Fireworks at Navy Pier

Tonight was my first time this summer at Navy Pier for the fireworks.  LOVING my wireless remote control.  Fireworks are so much fun to shoot, especially at Navy Pier because you can get up so close!  I was giddy with excitement and might have even been dancing around my tripod.  Meanwhile, my husband looked on and just shook his head at me.  I believe he called me a photography nerd.  Well-deserved, I suppose.  Good times with the tourists on Navy Pier. 

4th of July Fireworks

Here are my favorite shots from the 4th of July fireworks this year.  I think they might just be my best ones yet!  I kept my shutter open for a longer period of time (8-12 seconds) and this enabled me to catch a couple bursts.  Did you take any firework photos this year?  How did it go?  My top three firework photo tips would be to use a tripod, experiment with different shutter speeds, and turn your flash off!

Summerfest!

My first experience at Summerfest!  It was amazing, I will definitely be back!

Firework Season is BACK!

Fireworks at Navy Pier... it doesn't get much better than this.  LOVE firework photos! :)  

I managed to get these without a tripod, so watch out, because next time, I am going back with a tripod AND a wireless remote control!

Yes, photography nerds like myself get excited about this sort of thing.