GUIDE: How to Photograph Fireworks

Planning on attending the fireworks in Crystal Lake on Sunday?

Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera. 

Here is a short tutorial to help you  capture the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July. 

Equipment needed:

• Camera: Either point-and-shoot or an SLR.
• Tripod: To keep the camera steady and prevent motion blur.
• Flashlight:  To see the camera settings in the dark.
• Wireless Trigger: Not necessary but it helps to prevent camera shake.