Take and print July 4th photos

Shooting at dusk lets you capture details you may miss in a night shot—for example, a silhouette of the crowd or landscape.

• Hold still. To capture the action of the fireworks, you’ll need a longer exposure time—and your camera will pick up any movements you make. For a steady camera, use a tripod.
• Use camera settings. Many digital cameras offer a special "Fireworks" shooting mode.
• Turn off your flash. Even though it will (most likely) be dark, the light from the fireworks will be bright enough.
• Take photos at dusk. This is an ideal time for photography, and allows you to capture details you may miss in a night shot—for example, a silhouette of the crowd or landscape.

And fireworks aren’t the only action to photograph on the Fourth! Whether you’re going to a barbecue or a parade, get tips for photographing all the day’s celebrations.

A 4" x 12" photo of a fireworks show allows you to emphasize surrounding views, such as an evening cityscape.

To print from a memory card, begin by touching Photo on the main screen.

A panoramic image is comprised of a wide, horizontal view, usually printed as a 4" x 12" photo. If you’re watching fireworks from a distance, a panorama is a great way to capture the surrounding views.

The following instructions are for printing a 4" x 12” photo on the HP Photosmart 6510 e-All-in-One:

1. Insert your memory device
2. Touch Photo on the main screen
3. Touch Create
4. Touch the right arrow to scroll through the options, and then touch Panorama Prints
5. Select your source (memory card, PictBridge, etc.)
6. Touch the left or the right arrow to scroll through photos, and then touch the photo you want to print
7. Touch Done to preview the print job
8. Touch Print to print your panoramic

Relive the magic of a memorable fireworks show by viewing your photos as a slideshow on a digital photo frame.

Take multiple photos throughout the show to capture the progression of the fireworks, from the time they are launched to their climatic finish.

• Use a "Burst" shooting mode, offered on many digital cameras, to takes a series of shots in rapid succession. You can then print your favorites to create a dynamic photo series.
• Display your fireworks photo series in a scrapbook or album, adding to the collection each year. Or, batch your images together and view as a slideshow on a digital photo frame.

Original HP ink and HP photo paper have been scientifically designed to work together to give you stunning, high-quality prints.

• For bold, vibrant colors (especially those fireworks shots!), be sure to use Original HP ink when printing your photos.
• Get high-quality, long-lasting results by using HP photo paper, which has been scientifically designed to work together with Original HP inks.
• Save up to 40% on your printing with Original HP XL Ink cartridges.¹
• For convenience and savings, try HP Photo Value Packs, which bundle the right amount of photo paper and photo ink together in a single package.