How to Get the Best Shot of Fireworks

There is nothing quite like the Fourth of July. Everyone enjoys barbecues, watching fireworks, and enjoying the warm summer weather. Of course, just like any holiday, we all like to take plenty of photos to remember how we spent the day. For the budding photographer, what really sticks out about the Fourth is the opportunity to take some great pictures of fireworks. However, while they are certainly awe-inspiring, they can be tricky to capture on film. But don’t worry; GiftWorksPlus has you covered with tips on how to capture fireworks in stunning photographs!  

1. Get yourself a sturdy tripod! Nothing is worse than getting set to shoot the perfect photo and the camera wobbling and losing focus.
2. Set the ISO to around 100 or 200. At nighttime, there are more blue areas, which can introduce more noise into your photos, especially if the ISO is too high. Keeping the ISO low can help prevent that.
3. Turn off the live view. This is very important to remember as it can eat up your battery life very quickly.
4. Test your camera before the fireworks start. See if the sky is too dark or too bright then adjust the exposure to match.
5. Take most of your shots at the start of the fireworks show. It’s tempting to want to get a bunch from that grand finale, but at that point, there is a lot of haze and residual smoke in the sky so you won’t be getting as clean of a shot.

  Once you have adequately captured your fireworks in photos, you’ll want to make sure these photos live on longer than just a quick post on social media. GiftWorksPlus has what you need to frame your photos and turn them into art that you can display around the house. Whether you spend the day with family and friends or just you and your pet, GiftWorksPlus has custom frames and personalized frames that will help you keep the celebration alive. In addition to wooden engraved frames, we also offer personalized key chains and unique gifts and souvenirs if you find yourself traveling this holiday. So if you are looking for family frames, travel frames, or any special engraved frame or gift, visit us at GiftWorksPlus.com and have a happy Fourth!