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How to Photograph Independence Day Fireworks
A Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.
This weekend we get to watch explosions of different colors fill the night sky in Chicago Heights. and you may want snap a few photos of the pyrotechnics for your scrapbook.
Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera. Here is a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July.
Equipment needed:
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- Camera: Either point-and-shoot or an SLR.
- Tripod: To keep the camera steady and prevent motion blur.
- Flashlight: To see the camera settings in the dark.
- Wireless Trigger: Not necessary but it helps to prevent camera shake.
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