{"id":26843,"date":"2017-07-01T09:35:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-01T13:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.computeradvantage.us\/v3\/?p=26843"},"modified":"2017-06-30T13:50:10","modified_gmt":"2017-06-30T17:50:10","slug":"kaboom-how-to-take-awesome-fireworks-photos-with-your-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.computeradvantage.us\/v3\/kaboom-how-to-take-awesome-fireworks-photos-with-your-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaboom! How to Take Awesome Fireworks Photos with Your iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s the time of year when fireworks fill the sky above celebrations of all sorts. As the crowds ooh and aah at glittering chrysanthemum and willow effects, you may be wishing you could capture some of those moments with your iPhone. With these tips, you won\u2019t need a fancy DSLR camera!<\/span><\/p>\n

1: Pick a Good Location<\/b><\/h2>\n

Consider your position before it gets dark. If you\u2019re too close, you might not be able to capture the full glory of a massive burst. Too far away, and the fireworks will be little spots of light. Make sure there aren\u2019t any power lines or lamp posts between you and the fireworks. If there\u2019s nearby water, you might be able to take some interesting reflection shots.<\/span><\/p>\n

2: Turn Off the Flash<\/b><\/h2>\n

The iPhone\u2019s flash works only at short distances, so turn it off to avoid annoying people around you. In the Camera app, tap the lightning bolt and then Off.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3: Disable HDR or Enable Keep Normal Photo<\/b><\/h2>\n

You probably want to disable HDR by tapping HDR on the Camera screen and then tapping Off. HDR, or High Dynamic Range, combines three exposures into one photo, which works well when some parts of a scene are dark and others are light.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The problem with HDR is that fireworks will move slightly between the exposures, which may introduce blur. That could be an interesting effect in its own right, so if you want to try leaving HDR on, be sure to enable Keep Normal Photo in Settings > Photos & Camera. That way, you can see whether you prefer the normal image or the HDR version.<\/span><\/p>\n

4: Hold Still or Use a Tripod or Monopod<\/b><\/h2>\n

To reduce the chance of your fireworks photos coming out blurry, keep the iPhone as still as possible\u2014try holding it with both hands and pressing your elbows into your sides.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternatively, use a tripod, although a monopod or selfie stick can offer stability while letting you more easily move the iPhone around to frame different portions of the sky.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Try the iPhone\u2019s Special Modes<\/b><\/h2>\n

With fireworks, it\u2019s nearly impossible to predict the exact moment when a blast of color will be at its most impressive. So don\u2019t! Instead, use one of the iPhone\u2019s special modes:<\/span><\/p>\n