Tips to shoot fireworks

1. Use a Tripod – It will make a world of a difference.
2. Use Low ISO – The low ISO will make sure the everything is not over exposed
3. High F/Stop – The High F/Stop will help keep things sharp, and will control the exposure of the crowd.
4. Focus on distant object, manually if easily done
5. Long exposure time, try 2 to 8 seconds – The long Exposure with get you nice fireworks trails. With a long exposure, you can start the exposure when the previous fireworks fizzle out, and before the next one begins.
6 . A medium to wide angle lens works really well.

Advice for photographers

I came across this great article in EpicEdits – 10 Things Photographers Should NOT Do.

Here is the list:

1. Do not expect results overnight
2. Don’t lust for new gear
3. Don’t be afraid to fail
4. Don’t get cocky
5. Don’t ignore the critics
6. Don’t make it complicated
7. Don’t steal ideas
8. Don’t neglect your gear
9. Don’t ignore the rules
10. Don’t stop learning

Click here to read the full article

Brian Auer, who runs the Epic Edit website, is a photography enthusiast and also operates the Fine Art Photo blog where he sell fine-art prints of his work along with 8 other photographers.