AboutMark Gluckman Expertise I can answer questions about all social photography (wedding, corporate, b`nai mitzvah). All general questions about digital photography and, of course, film.
Photojournalistic and travel photo questions can also be asked as that is another specialty of mine.
Experience
Past/Present clients McDonald's, Sprint, GE, Ford, NBC, IBM, Princess Cruises, NCL and I work the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon every year.
I have worked for The New York Times, USA Today, AP and dozens of other international and national publications.
I have shot hundreds of weddings, b'nai mitzvah and corporate social events.
Expert: Mark Gluckman Date: 7/3/2007 Subject: technique
Question Hi, could you please tell me the best way to shoot fireworks? I am a professional photographer, I have a Nikon D200 and any lens I need, I've just never shot fireworks and want to do a great job. I prefer to take shots that are somewhat avant-garde, not something easily digestible or average. Thanks so much for your help, have a great day! Jade
Answer First, of course, a tripod is needed. Know where the burst are and how far they spread to determine the lens. Will a memorial or some other recognizable structure be in the photo that you may want to include? Or do want the bursts isolated?
Use aperture priority and a low ISO. You want to see those fireworks trails. Since most displays last 15-20 minutes, there is plenty of time to tweak as you shoot. Probably an 1/8 or 1/4 second will be your shutter speed.
