Take Pictures of Fireworks

A Step-by-Step Guide to Photographing Fireworks

Have you tried photographing a fireworks display but end up with nothing but bright white spots instead of colorful bursts?

You are not alone!

It is a problem many photographers have experienced but we will share tips that have made us successful at fireworks photography.

You have all seen those incredible fireworks pictures and probably think that only a professional photographer with pro equipment could capture them.

Fireworks Photography is created by three published photographers who have photographed fireworks over fifty times at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

Every photo on this site and in the book were taken by the authors. By following the tips and settings discussed in the eBook, you will be able to capture photos just like this!

What will you learn by reading this book?

• Find out which equipment and accessories you will need in order to capture amazing fireworks pictures
• Learn which piece of equipment you should spend extra on.
• We tell you which piece of equipment you can save money on by going with a third party product
• What is involved in capturing a full minute of fireworks bursts without blown highlights.
• Settings and tips for capturing fireworks using a simple point and shoot camera

Plus much more!

“This is an excellent eBook on how to take better fireworks photos, especially at Disney theme parks. It is a thorough compilation of information and techniques, both for the beginner and the advanced photographer. I highly recommend this read to any photographer who wishes to delve into the fascinating and colorful world of photographing fireworks.”

 

Bob Desmond, Disney Contract Photographer

 

About the Authors

Published photographers with successful web sites

Tom Bricker’s photography has been published in the Unofficial Guide Color Companion to Walt Disney World, The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland Paris, Popular Photography Magazine, Celebrations Magazine, and numerous other travel publications. He co-owns DisneyTouristBlog.com with his wife, Sarah, and is the Chief Photographer for TouringPlans.com.

Cory Disbrow and Adam Hansen are published East Coast photographers who run the web site DisneyPhotographyBlog.com, which focuses on tips for all types of photography as demonstrated through examples at the Disney theme parks. They have been featured on numerous web sites for the work they have done on WDW Photography. In the past they have organized photography events at Walt Disney World and have other exciting photography projects that will be announced soon.

“Fireworks Photography will save you money and time. It took me three trips to Walt Disney World to figure out how to take good photos of the firework shows. This ebook takes the mystery out of taking firework photos and gives you advice on how best to create good exposed and composed photographs which will astound your family and friends.”

 

Scott Thomas, Picture This! photoblogger for AllEars.net

 

7 Fireworks Photography Tips

That you will learn by reading Fireworks Photography

Here are 7 Fireworks Photography Tips that you will learn from reading this book!

1. We tell you what one piece of equipment you should pay extra for which will help with capturing amazing fireworks photos.
2. We will also tell you the one piece of equipment that we suggest you buying a third party version of, which will save you over 75%
3. How you can capture a full minute of fireworks without getting blown highlights
4. Using a baseball cap for better fireworks photos
5. Processing tips that will enhance your photos
6. Understanding the camera settings and how they relate to better fireworks photos
7. Find out why composition is important when photographing fireworks

It does not stop there!

There are over 50 pages of information, tips and suggestions that will help you to capture incredible fireworks photos with your DSLR or point and shoot camera.

 

“Fireworks Photogaphy by Tom Bricker, Cory Disbrow and Adam Hansen is a great primer for photography newbies that want to take those amazing pictures of fireworks we see on the Internet but have no clue how to do it. The book covers all the bases of how to take really great photos and I can’t wait to try these tips and tricks out on my next trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!”

 

Matt Hochberg, Owner of StudiosCentral.com and Co-Host of WDW Today Podcast

 

 

Inside The Book

Get a preview of what is inside Fireworks Photography

Chapter Listing

1. Equipment
2. Using a DSLR
3. Using a Point and Shoot
4. Composition
5. Using a Neutral Density Filter
6. Country Shutter Technique
7. Post Processing
8. Conclusion

Click images below to enlarge samples from the book:

Bonus Video Tip

Along with the great tips included in this book, we are featuring a free bonus video here on the site.

The video was created by Cory Disbrow and was originally used for the web site WDW Photography, we felt it would be a great introduction to the book and give you a sample of what you will learn when reading Fireworks Photography.