Join us at the Forest Lake Community Fair on Thursday 29 August from 7:00pm to practise taking long exposure firework photos.

This is your chance to try slow shutter speed photography and capture those dramatic firework shots where your friends say, “Wow, that’s amazing.”

We will be using manual mode, bulb mode, or time mode to create beautiful light trails in the sky. If you have always wanted to try long exposure photography but were not sure where to start, this is a great opportunity to have a go.

The fair runs until 8:00pm. I am not sure exactly what time the fireworks will start, so please arrive by 7:00pm so we have time to find a good spot, set up tripods, check camera settings, and be ready before the action starts.

Meeting location: To be confirmed. I am currently thinking of the area near the table tennis tables, but we may need to arrive early to secure a good position.

Parking note: The closest road for parking is likely to be Alexandrina Crescent, Forest Lake. Parking may be very limited, so getting dropped off and picked up afterwards might be the easiest option.

What to bring:

Camera that can shoot in manual mode
Tripod
Remote shutter release or timer setting
Warm clothing
Water
Fully charged battery
Empty memory card

Suggested starting settings:

Manual mode
ISO 100
Aperture around f/8 to f/11
Bulb mode or shutter speed between 2 and 10 seconds
Manual focus set to infinity

Do not worry if you are new to this. Come along, experiment, and have fun. Long exposure fireworks photography is all about trying different timings and seeing what you can create.

ARE YOU IN?