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How to take photos of fireworks with iPhone

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Shoot captivating firework pictures with just your phone Out and about before a night of fun fireworks? Only have your phone to capture memories or send photos to friends? You can get the most out of your smartphone camera and capture all the explosive delight with our 4th of July-timed how to photograph fireworks with your iPhone guide. Of course, it helps to have the best camera phone on hand, but we've got helpful pointers even if you're packing an older iPhone. To make sure you succeed, keep these tips on how to photograph fireworks in mind… 1. Pick your phone Image credit: TechRadar Of course, you're probably not going to have the luxury of picking up a new phone just for a fireworks display, so skip this section if you're fine with an older iPhone. But it's worth pointing out that the newer iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone X have two-lens camera setups (standard and telephoto) that outperform their predecessors. Not just in...

How to Photograph Fireworks

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Maybe you’ve avoided taking pictures of fireworks with your digital camera because you thought capturing photos of fireworks’ bursts of color was too difficult. The secret to shooting fireworks is to do a little planning. 1 Choose your spot. You can position yourself up close and capture the display from underneath the exploding canopy, or you can get farther back and shoot the fireworks against a skyline. Just avoid a view that’s obstructed by buildings, trees, or very tall fellow observers. 2 Use a tripod. Set your camera on a tripod so that it remains rock-steady during exposures that can last several seconds. 3 Evaluate your photos. Take a few pictures at the beginning of the display and check your exposures. 4 Use longer exposures. This allows you to capture multiple bursts in one frame. 5 Shoot Camera Raw images. By taking Camera Raw photos, you can adjust exposure and other parameters when you import the image into your photo editor. 6 Don’t use noise...