Fireworks displays are considered as universal expression of merriment or celebration. Around the world you can see fireworks displays accompany important cultural, religious or historical event. Spectacular as they may look however, a display of fireworks lasts only a few minutes after which they are gone together with the excitement it rouses.

Indeed, one can only wish that those colorful and sparkling yet expensive streaks of light above would last longer to relish them more and prolong the entertainment. But such never happens. The only way that you can immortalize fireworks displays is to capture them in photo but this is a little tricky to do. You need to have some specialized knowledge to do justice to their beauty. Anything short will mean lost opportunity. You have to wait for another fireworks display to happen in order to learn how to shoot them correctly.

Equipment wise however, fireworks displays are not particularly picky. DSLR cameras will work perfectly, but even Point-and-Shoot cameras, specially those with built-in fireworks mode can also handle the job. So, in this article, we are showcasing some the examples of skillfully captured fireworks photography but since they are incomplete without helpful resources, we are also including some tutorials and tips at the end. You will find some reading materials to help you capture decent fireworks display photos whether you are using a high-end DSLR camera or your trusty Point-and-Shoot. You can also read some tutorials for photo retouching to help you enhance your photos after taking them. You can also benefit a lot from showcasing you work online. It is easy to build a cool portfolio website if you use WordPress themes with portfolio features. Check them out and enjoy!

Fireworks – LucisArts Version

Photo used under Creative Commons by Bob Jagendorf

Heart of Satan

Photo used under Creative Commons by Stuck in Customs

Reflected Fireworks

Photo used under Creative Commons Bob Jagendorf

Newsyear 2007-2008 RJ108

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P8085849

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Fireworks over Zürich

Photo used under Creative Commons Tambako the Jaguar

NYC 4th of July Fireworks, 2007

Photo used under Creative Commons Barry Yanowitz

Fourth on Lake Austin

Photo used under Creative Commons Stuck in Customs

Fireworks over the Thames

Photo used under Creative Commons Chris | ChristopherHarrison.net

Happy New Year !

Photo used under Creative Commons coquetboy

this wheel’s on fire #2

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Feux d’artifice au port du vieux Montréal

Photo used under Creative Commons Manu_H

Fireworks Photography

Photo used under Creative Commons mikaos/米高

All those fireworks

Photo used under Creative Commons Regina Yi

Red, White & Blue

Photo used under Creative Commons Bob Jagendorf

Bursts Of Color

Photo used under Creative Commons Bob Jagendorf

New Year’s Eve 4

Photo used under Creative Commons Atli Harðarson

Fire 2 – YOG Closing Ceremony

Photo used under Creative Commons williamcho

Fireworks Vancouver 2006_1

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Guten Rutsch!

Photo used under Creative Commons Haags Uitburo

Kaboom

Photo used under Creative Commons James Jordan

Fireworks NYE2005

Photo used under Creative Commons Mr Magoo ICU

Happy New Years 2012!

Photo used under Creative Commons zeitzeph

Disney – Holiday Wishes

Photo used under Creative Commons Express Monorail

A Fire in the Sky

Photo used under Creative Commons papalars

nozzles of light

Photo used under Creative Commons Jaako

Sometimes I’d rather be in Disney World

Photo used under Creative Commons Stuck in Customs

Disney – Magic Music Mayhem 2

Photo used under Creative Commons Express Monorail

nozzles of light

Photo used under Creative Commons Jaako

fireworks 3

Photo used under Creative Commons Radder Photos

The Emerald Dahntahn (Pittsburgh 250 Celebration – 10/4/08)

Photo used under Creative Commons charness

Fireworks

Photo used under Creative Commons Michael @ NW Lens

Disney – Remember. Dreams Come True

Photo used under Creative Commons Express Monorail

Explosion in Austin

Photo used under Creative Commons Stuck in Customs

New Year’s fireworks in Helsinki

Photo used under Creative Commons taivasalla

fireworks display

Photo used under Creative Commons tarop

New Years Eve Fireworks

Photo used under Creative Commons monkeyc.net

Falmouth Fireworks at Heights Beach, 4th of July 2009

Photo used under Creative Commons BenSpark

NYE in Sydney, Australia

Photo used under Creative Commons *vlad*

Sydney New Years Eve Fireworks 2007

Photo used under Creative Commons Christopher Chan

Team Malaysia Firework 2008

Photo used under Creative Commons Hellfire8888

Disney – Illuminations – Reflections of Earth

Photo used under Creative Commons Express Monorail

Fireworks over the Thames

Photo used under Creative Commons Chris | ChristopherHarrison.net

Disney – Magic Music Mayhem 2

Photo used under Creative Commons Express Monorail

A City Ablaze

Photo used under Creative Commons Viofiddler

Fireworks Photography Tips and Tutorials

• How to Photograph Fireworks Displays by Darren Rowse
• Photographing Fireworks by Geoff Lawrence
• Shooting Fireworks with a Digital Point-and-Shoot Camera by Jim Barthman
• Tips on Fireworks Photography(Point-and-Shoot Cameras) by Jim Beecher