Fireworks Photography: Best Gears, Accessories and Tips for Perfect Experience
Fireworks Photography is such an interesting type of photography that you as a photographer would love to get ahead in this field. It is quite challenging, but yes, it is not impossible. This is basically the process of taking the photographs of the fireworks at night. So, it is a type of night photography!
Why is fireworks photography challenging and interesting?
Since the source of light is the fireworks itself you need not rely on the flash. I recommend that long exposures should be used while taking the photographs so that the quality of the image is good. Using a good tripod here will make sense because if not, then camera shake will make the image look shaky. The best part is that there is no need for extra light or artificial light when you are doing fireworks photography.
What gear do you need to photograph fireworks?
Fireworks photography is quite interesting but taking the perfect images with the right gear and right techniques will make a huge difference. Using the best DSLR camera will really give you the best results! A few good cameras come in my mind when I have to talk about fireworks photography!
1. Sony RX 10 mark III
I like Sony RX 10 Mark III camera because it is versatile and quite impressive! It has 20 megapixel, 25x optical zoom and some of the best features this camera holds. This camera is light in weight and easy to carry as well. You will love the effect when you use the same for fireworks photography.
2. Canon EOS Rebel T6i/750D
Canon EOS Rebel T6i/750D is best in every way as it has great features and is also quite affordable. It is equipped with a good processor for fast performance and 24.2 mega pixel sensor. It also stands ahead in color reproduction and perfect images.
3. Canon EOS R
Canon EOS Rand it is quite popular among the photographers because it has a very good autofocus too. It has good body, amazing sensor and a perfect ergonomics that would offer you ease while using the same. There are also good features like good touch screen display, amazing sensor and best body. Equipped with 30MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 8 image processing, you can find the best solutions with this!
4. Nikon Z7
Nikon Z7 is a pricey deal because it is an advanced camera with dynamic range and best autofocus. It has 45.7MP BSI CMOS sensor. I like it because it is great in autofocus and hence it can provide you a very good photography experience.
I like these gears personally, but when it comes to fireworks photography, it is important to note that more than which gear you use, it really makes a difference that which camera accessories you use.
Which are the best accessories for fireworks photography?
As I discussed above, you will need a decent DSLR camera for photographing fireworks. Apart from that, these things are surely going to give you the best feel!
- Wide angle lens and telephoto lens for covering the night sky
- Tripod for a perfect unshakable camera
- Memory cards: A quick card for capturing the fireworks perfectly.
- Use remote release for unshaken images
Best 3 tips for photographing fireworks
If you are looking forward to have perfect fireworks photography then I recommend you a few tips which will be useful for you!
1. Come a bit early on the spot
If you wish to get the entire picture correct then it would be better to be on time or may be bit before time. Check the location and find which would be the right place to take the relevant clicks. You should identify the place of fireworks well and then think how the composition of the image would be like! If the scene has to be given some effect then just think what it would be!
2. Camera settings for fireworks photography
There’s a trick that I will be sharing with you for taking these photographs! So, rather than setting the auto shutter speed you can switch over to bulb mode. You should then control the shutter settings. But for bulb mode, you will have to turn on the manual mode of your camera. Choose the low ISO first may be 100 or 200 and that would be good enough for fireworks photography. You should start with an aperture of f/11 and then once you start shooting, you can adjust the same as needed. As far as focus is concerned you will have to use the manual focus.
3. Shoot in RAW
Shooting in RAW is important because once you want to edit them at the time of processing; it would become an easier task. If you are looking towards getting your fireworks images perfect then I would recommend that you read this blog while you are looking forward to process the images well. Do read this blog, Post Processing Photography Mistakes.
Conclusion
So friends, are your doubts clear in regards to fireworks photography? If yes, then do share your views here in comment section.
