If you’re celebrating America’s b-day, try our 11 Tips for Sparkling Fireworks Photos!

Here’s the abbreviated version! →

1. Bring a tripod, bring a tripod, bring a tripod.

2. Bring a flashlight, charged batteries, and plenty of empty memory cards

3. Find a great location early

4. Turn your flash off

5. Drop your ISO to 50 or 100

6. Turn on noise reduction

7. Use the self-timer or a remote to reduce vibration

8. Use your camera’s fireworks setting

9. Focus on infinity

10. Use long shutter speeds: 2-3 seconds or longer

11. Take lots of pictures, be creative, and have fun!

Photo by rumpleteaser