New Year Fireworks Photography Guide

To take great photos of New Year fireworks, you can refer to the following methods: Equipment Preparation • Camera: If possible, use a digital SLR camera or a mirrorless camera, as their image quality and manual functions are more conducive to shooting fireworks. • Lens: Use a wide-angle lens to capture a wider scene and record the fireworks with the surrounding environment, such as a 16-35mm zoom lens; a telephoto lens can zoom in on the fireworks and capture the details of the fireworks, such as a 70-200mm lens. Camera Settings • Shutter speed: Use a slower shutter speed to capture the trajectory of the fireworks. Generally, 3-5 seconds is more appropriate, which can leave long enough lines of fireworks in the picture. • Aperture: Set to a medium aperture, such as f/8-f/11, to ensure a certain depth of field and make the fireworks clear. • ISO: Use the lowest ISO possible to reduce noise, usually set between 100 and 400. Shooting Location and Composition • Location selection: Find a shooting location in advance, with a wide view and no obstructions. For example, on the rooftop of a tall building or the viewing platform by the river. • Composition skills: You can combine city buildings, landmark buildings, etc. with fireworks, and use reflective surfaces such as water to capture the reflection of fireworks, adding beauty and layers to the picture. Shooting Mode • Manual mode (M mode): Manually control the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO to better cope with changes in fireworks. • Continuous shooting mode: Fireworks bloom for a short time, and continuous shooting can capture different moments, making it easier to select photos later.