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How to Take Fourth of July Firework Pictures Like a Pro

A photographer gives tips on shooting your own photos of this weekend's brightest festivities.

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.  

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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 essential, but it helps to prevent camera shake.  

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