Fireworks photo © Copyright Ed Krimen
July 4th is right around the corner. And you know what that means! Fireworks!!
If you’re interested in photographing the fireworks this year, be sure to check out my Top 5 Tips for Shooting Fireworks article in the Photobird Learning Center.
I think fireworks are one of the easiest subjects to photograph. It may look difficult, but it’s really easy if you prepare a little bit beforehand.
The most important thing you need for great fireworks photos is a tripod. That’s a definite! The good thing is that you really don’t need to spend a lot of money to get a decent tripod. $20 to $30 should suffice to start, such as these tripods on Amazon.com.
Later on, if you really want to get into low-light photography, and you know what you need in a new tripod, then you can spend hundreds of dollars for a more advanced model, such as these tripods at B&H Photo.
But to start, a tripod that costs $20 to $30 is all you need. The photo I took above was shot using a Vanguard Tourist 5 tripod that I bought with my first digital camera in 2001 at a local photo store. It cost me $40 at the time. Amazon.com has it now for $30.
Here’s a few more low-cost tripods available at Amazon.com with good reviews:
Digital Concepts 67-inch 3-section Deluxe Tripod with Carrying Case
Sony VCTR640 Lightweight Tripod
Velbon DF-60 Dual Function Light Weight Tripod
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Please let me know in the forums or in the comments if you have any questions about tripods or photographing fireworks.
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