How To Take Fireworks Photos With Your Nikon

[@edfulford4147]

Thank you Joe. I truly enjoy your videos. A year and a half ago, I started out with my first Nikon, a Z50. Since then a 6ii and most recently a 7ii. I cannot thank you enough for all I’ve learned by viewing your video’s. There have been other KZbin channels that have helped me advance during this time frame as well, but your demeanor and soft tone is greatly appreciated. What a gentleman! Looking forward to more tips in the future. Thanks again.

[@ShutterSpeak]

Thank you very much sir - it is comments like these that keep me going. Very much appreciated.

[@5beesgarage]

The info in this video is explosive!

[@ShutterSpeak]

Boom 💥

[@chrischeng7788]

Hi great tips! Just got my first Zf

[@margaretlanier8311]

Very informative and beneficial across all brands. Thanks.

[@ShutterSpeak]

Thanks for watching!

[@benwilliams7502]

Thanks for this video Joseph it was awesome.

[@ShutterSpeak]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sekander1253]

Thank you, a very useful video as fireworks are so exciting to shoot.

[@ShutterSpeak]

I agree... I love photographing fireworks!

[@sigmundochudzawa7102]

Well done Joseph. I enjoyed your fireworks camera setup . Clarity and smplicity is what matters in your talk.

[@ShutterSpeak]

Thank you for watching and commenting 🙂

[@jimminer7962]

Joe- Thanks for the great info. My family and I will be heading out tomorrow for our local fireworks show and I can't wait to put into practice the things you have shared. Looking forward to some great pics.

[@ShutterSpeak]

Have fun!

[@JulesMoyaert_photo]

THANK you.

[@murali0561]

Thanks for the tips. What would be Active D-lighting, Please.

[@АлександрК-ю3в]

Hello Joseph! What settings do you recommend for fire show dance?

[@Flavourswithatwist]

Hello Joseph..Meena here from Bangalore India. Looking forward to these settings for the upcoming festival of lights Diwali. Hope I get some awesome photos! Thank you for the video.

[@georgevanmeter3179]

I only got my Z5 back in April, so last night was my first attempt at getting fireworks. Thank you for the advice, I got some great shots, though I need to work on my timing.

[@ShutterSpeak]

I'm glad you got some great shots/ Thank you for watching 🙂

[@dougmckillop9352]

Thank you Joe. What white balance setting would you use please?

[@ShutterSpeak]

I use auto for these.

[@dougmckillop9352]

@@ShutterSpeak Thanks!

[@roberthennessey5702]

Thank you Joe, looking forward to trying these settings out, like you I would do the noise reduction in post if needed. Thanks have a great 4th.

[@ShutterSpeak]

You're welcome - have a great fourth as well!

[@samareshm]

Thanks Joe

[@linagrincelaityt417]

Thank you for the tips! I will try to take some fireworks shots tomorrow. I only have 50mm and 85mm prime lenses, but I am pretty far away on the hill. Probably will use portraite orientation to get the height of the fireworks. Will have to use 2s delay timer and 4 shots in the row to minimize the shake and optimize the amount of shots. The landscape is just dark fields and a small area of ppl gathering by the bonfire.

[@rivierapalms6485]

That’s super helpful, thanks!

[@Bernie34954]

Thanks you for this great video. I'll be trying this tomorrow night.

[@jianxu538]

Thank you very much. Great info. One question, do you use electronic shutter or mechanic shutter?

[@ShutterSpeak]

Mechanical - never use electronic.

[@realll_ely]

hi, does this work the same with shooting videos?

[@Macrosill]

I shoot Canon but I know shooting Fireworks will now be a Blast! Thanks for the pointers.

[@ShutterSpeak]

A blast indeed! 🎆

[@JTDOutdoors]

Thank you for the informative video!! I have a question I have the opportunity to be in the pit with the firework technicians. Would that be a good place to photograph from or would I be better off at a distance? I'm torn and don't wanna miss some great shots being in a small town we only get fireworks a few times a year.

[@brentkingstonphotography4615]

Most informative 😎

[@haiduong3576]

Do I need to set white balance ?

[@phillipdaskol165]

Thank you for your time. I am looking forward to July fourth to use this formula. Phill D850

[@Acadien56]

How do I set a 4 second shutter release with Z6ii?

[@ShutterSpeak]

Aperture priority mode or manual

[@MonacoMike]

I have a Nikon D7500. You didn't mention anything about deactivating the flash. Also, I was a little confused about how you set your focus.

[@ShutterSpeak]

Definitely do not use flash...

[@tomtracy5396]

Thanks for doing this. Ive been doing it all wrong

[@ShutterSpeak]

Thanks for watching. Hope you get amazing fireworks photos this summer!

[@davidheit277]

I am going to try my Nikon D40

[@ShutterSpeak]

Sounds great - loved that camera when i had it.

[@mchjubjub6915]

Thanks Joe, Never considered photographing fireworks but now will be confident if I do. Lots of great tips explained well :)

[@ShutterSpeak]

Be sure to send a comment if you get some great shots!

[@mchjubjub6915]

@@ShutterSpeak will do :)

[@RichardBO9]

Apparently you use Auto white balance? You didn’t mention where it should be set.

[@ShutterSpeak]

Great point. I shoot in raw and I can alter it in post so yes, I use auto. I also think it works really, really well.