How to take photos of fireworks

How to take photos of fireworks is as follows:

First of all, we must clearly understand that the camera will record all the light and shadow trajectories within the shutter time and collect them in one photo. The intensity of light at various locations within the shooting range is different, making each part of the photo appear relatively bright or dim, which is different from what we see with the naked eye.

This principle is generally known to anyone with photography experience. Next we can learn about the techniques of shooting fireworks.

1. Preparation: tripod, shutter cable, black cardboard, location, wind direction and wind strength.

It is best to bring a battery with sufficient power, a tripod and a shutter cable or shutter remote control, because it is a low-light shooting, and the exposure requires a relatively long shutter time. If necessary, bring a piece of black cardboard. Its function will be explained in the fourth point below.

Then, choose the location to shoot the fireworks. If you are shooting fireworks in a large scene, a high place is best. At the same time, nearby buildings can play a role in setting off the fireworks, which is even better, because from the simple composition In principle, photos with reference objects are more vivid. If you only shoot fireworks, you cannot let the audience know how big the fireworks are. With the contrast of buildings, the fireworks will appear more spectacular.

Just like when we shoot landscapes, it is sometimes necessary to include some people in the photos. If possible, it is recommended to go there during the day.

Also pay attention to the weather forecast for the day and pay attention to the wind direction and wind strength. Windy weather is a good day for shooting fireworks. High humidity in the air and high visibility are also conducive to shooting fireworks. But if the wind is not strong enough or there is no wind, it will be more troublesome to shoot, because after the fireworks are released, there will be thick smoke. If the smoke does not dissipate as soon as possible, it will reduce or even isolate the effect of the next fireworks.

The author once encountered a fireworks show in Zhanjiang. There was no wind and the fireworks were set off so densely. As a result, everyone could only see the flash point at the moment when the fireworks exploded in the clouds and fog, but not the actual fireworks. Let alone take pictures of the fireworks opening process. So if you encounter such weather, it’s better to cancel your shooting plan. If you have to take photos, grab the first few fireworks. ?

In addition, try not to shoot fireworks in headwind or downwind positions. If the wind is against you, the smoke will drift toward you, which will affect your vision. If the wind is downwind, the white smoke will become the background behind the fireworks, affecting the bright light of the fireworks.