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July 4 2012

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Share Your Fourth of July Photos

We want to see how you celebrated America's birthday.

The fourth of July is possibly one of the best days of the year - there's cookouts, festivals, music, activities and fireworks. What does your 4th of July look like? Is it the traditional family get-together? Festivals and food? Maybe trip to New York City to see their firework display? Marching in the Teaneck parade?  We want to see how you celebrated. Click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button to share your holiday pictures - and don't forget to add a caption to the photo. - Follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter or subscribe to our free daily newsletter. News tip? Contact noah@patch.com or 201-918-8574

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

How to Photograph Fireworks

A photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.

Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera.  Here is a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July.   Equipment needed: Have a fireworks photo to share? Upload it to our Pics & Clips gallery on Patch! Editor's Note: This guide was first published in July 2011 and re-published for the 2012 holiday. 

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