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How To Take Perfect Fourth Of July Photos

If you want to take great photos of fireworks on the Fourth, we’ve got some tips for you. You should use a tripod or something to steady your camera. Blurry…

WEEHAWKEN, NJ. – JULY 4: The New York City skyline is seen in the distance as fireworks explode over the Hudson River during the Macy’s fireworks display July 4, 2009 in Weehawken, New Jersey. It was the first time since 2000 that the Macy’s display took place over the Hudson River and not the East River.

(Photo by Yana Paskova/Getty Images)

If you want to take great photos of fireworks on the Fourth, we've got some tips for you.

You should use a tripod or something to steady your camera. Blurry fireworks photos don't look good.

Don't use a flash. Even though it's nighttime, that will overexpose your photos.

Snap before the pop. If you're seeing the fireworks, don't take the photo then. It's too late.

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