Capture and print Fourth of July 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. A longer exposure time (to capture the action of the fireworks) means your camera will pick up any movements you make. For a steady camera, use a tripod.
• Use "Fireworks" mode. Many digital cameras offer a special "Fireworks" shooting mode.
• Don't use your flash. Turn off your camera’s flash. Even though it will (most likely) be dark, the light from the fireworks will be bright enough.
• Take some photos at twilight. Dusk 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.

A sunny Fourth of July barbecue is a great time to refresh your photo collection with a new shot of the family.

Fireworks aren’t the only action to photograph on the Fourth of July. From backyard barbecues to town parades, be sure to document all the day’s celebratory moments.

• Catch the reactions of others as they watch the fireworks.
• Find tips on photographing celebrations, including how to avoid shutter lag when shooting movement.

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

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.
• Consider HP high-capacity (XL) ink cartridges, which allow you to get 2-3 times more prints with fewer cartridge replacements.
• 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.