I’m so excited to share these images from our traditional trip to the July 4th Fireworks in Frankfort Michigan! Although I am primarily a portrait photographer I started out in landscape photography and still return to my roots in photography often. On this great evening I was treated to a gorgeous Lake Michigan sunset before a spectacular fireworks display. I’ve shot fireworks a few times but after reading an article (I’m ALWAYS reading up on photography) I decided to try longer exposures this time. I love the results and I hope you do too. These images are also for sale at the Fireworks gallery here on my website. I’ve got a lot of nature images from the UP, Pictured Rocks, Empire Bluffs, Pyramid Point, and more to add there as well. Contact me at info@partoflifephotography.com for information on prints, canvases, metal prints, wood mounts and more!
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For those that are interested I shot these with a Canon 5D Mark III, 24-70mm 2.8 L at f/16, ISO 100 – 200 with shutter speeds between 2.5sec and 5 seconds. Here is one of the fireworks articles I read. Have fun shooting!
Quite a show by Mother Nature!
Lake Michigan sunset by pArt of Life Photography
Then an amazing show sponsored by the Frankfort – Elberta Chamber of Commerce! You can see the Frankfort Lighthouse here, as well as the end of the breakwater in Elberta with the purple firework in this image.
- Fireworks Photography by pArt of Life Photography
Frankfort Fireworks by pArt of Life Photography
Frankfort Michigan Fireworks by pArt of Life Photography
Frankfort Michigan Fireworks by pArt of Life Photography
Frankfort Michigan Fireworks by pArt of Life Photography
Frankfort Michigan Fireworks by pArt of Life Photography
Frankfort Michigan Fireworks by pArt of Life Photography
Frankfort Michigan Fireworks by pArt of Life Photography
- Frankfort – Elberta 4th of July Fireworks by pArt of Life Photography
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Beautiful fireworks photos!
Wow! These are amazing. Well done!
Wow! Just spectacular!!! And so love that you’ve shared the equipment used and settings 🙂 Thank you!
these firework photos are spectacular!!
These are totally stunning!! wow!! I love the sunset, great composition and love all the different firework shots. Thanks for posting your settings!
These are fabulous! You did an incredible job.
Beautiful pictures! I grew up in Michigan and remember watching fireworks waterside like this:)
Beautiful firework images, I love the colors!
wow these are great!
Amazing images! So cool to see how big the fireworks are compared to the lighthouse!
Great photos. That lens is one on my wish list, but a little pricey for a hobbyist. Can you tell me what white balance setting you used?
Hi Kerry, I used auto white balance. I often use the white balance dropper in lightroom to adjust color in post processing. In this case I might click on the sky and adjust for any lack of blue that the image would need based on there being blue still in the dark sky. After lots of practice and developing personal preference I do my white balancing most often in post-production. Sometimes at weddings I will play with the Kelvin settings with some test shots in the church or reception hall. Happy shooting! Thanks for checking out my fireworks!
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