With Independence Day upon us, I thought it only proper to give a quick tutorial about the how to best capture the fireworks displays that will be shooting up all over the USA. You don’t want to miss the shot because you’re fumbling with your iPhone or Galaxy SIV, right?
So here we go …
1. Don’t forget a tripod!!! Bust out your iPhone or Android smartphone + GripTight phone tripod and position it appropriately to capture the action. Watch out for trees, buildings and other spectators who might block your shot.
2. Turn off the flash!
3. If you have an iPhone, use out our iPhone camera app GorillaCamPro. If you have an Android, check out Lapse It. Set yourself up for success, which means lots and lots of shots. Set up the apps to take photos at a 1, 5, 10 or 30 second intervals, sit back, enjoy the show and let your phone do all the work for you!
4. Use a self-timer to avoid camera shake when you hit the shutter button.
5. Test out long exposures. An app like SlowShutter or Dr. Light will do the trick.
What are your fireworks photo tips? Have a favorite fireworks photo? Share it with us on Instagram. We’re @jobyinc! Happy 4th!