So, the New Year is right on us and you are probably getting ready to enjoy the festivities a New Year brings.
With Christmas just out of the way, it’s time to put your new digital camera to work. May be you even got one of these top selling dslrs.
As a photography enthusiast, you may also be looking to photograph fireworks no matter which part of the world you are from.
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I have collected some great articles, tips and tutorials on how to photograph fireworks!
- Stunning Firework Photos – Smashing Magazine
Get your inspiration hat on looking at some gorgeous firework photos to get ideas on what kind of photos you want to come back with. - How to Photograph Fireworks – New York Institute of Photography
A very detailed how-to article with tips for all kinds of cameras from the New York Institute of Photography. You must also read their Shooting Fireworks with a Digital Point-and-Shoot Camera and Photographing Fireworks in Your Backyard articles. - How to Photograph Fireworks? – Digital Photography School
This article gives you 10 tips on how to photograph fireworks and also some cool example pictures. Plus, check out the comments where there are ton of other tips from readers. - 10 Fireworks Photography Tips – Photo Focus
Scott Bourne is an amazing photographer and I loved this article from his popular blog – Photo Focus. - 22 Amazing Examples of Firework Photography and How to Take Them – Photo Argus
More awe-inspiring fireworks images to capture your imagination! - Get Better Fireworks Photos This Fourth of July – Lifehacker
These tips apply no matter when you are taking fireworks pictures. - How to Capture Fireworks on the Go – DPS Forum
This is actually a forum thread but has cool tips on how to get nice fireworks shots even when you are not prepared with tripod and the whole setup. - 11 Tips for Sparkling Fireworks Photos – Photojojo
Are you getting tired of the tips yet. Well, every article and comments I read I pick up some more valuable tidbits. - How-To Photograph Fireworks – Wired
Wired magazine is known for their cool and informative articles and this one is no different. - How to photograph fireworks – Photocritic
Let’s round up this list of with this succinct yet useful tips on how to position yourself for good fireworks pictures. - How to photograph fireworks in HDR?
If you are a fan of HDR photography, check out this forum thread on discussions on how to to do this, if possible that is.
Now that you had read all about the fireworks photography, go out and have fun. If you bring back some amazing fireworks pictures, post them on Flickr and leave a comment with a link here.
Happy New Year!
Interesting read: The Complete Guide to Digital Night and Low-Light Photography

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