Top 7 Fireworks Accounts to Follow on Facebook

by Lacey Nieder

Fireworks are known for two things: awesome, loud noises, and amazing visual displays. The problem comes when we try to capture these great fireworks on film. Taking a great fireworks picture requires timing, practice, and patience. We suggest that true fireworks fans, such as us at Spirit of '76, follow these 7 accounts on Facebook for great product photos, videos, and updates:

7) ACME Fireworks Australia
Though newer to Facebook, starting in 2012, ACME Fireworks Australia has some truly great content. Based in Australia, these wholesalers travel to China and explore the manufacturing of firecrackers in interesting short clips. Their site also features great product photos.

6) Epic Fireworks
This UK fireworks retailer does not specialize in capturing fireworks during shoots. However, fireworks enthusiasts looking to stay up to date on products from all over the globe need to follow this page. Epic Fireworks posts new product photos and popular product photos as well as event updates and videos. 

5) Pyrotechnics Magazine
One of the best magazines for fireworks enthusiasts, Pyrotechnics Magazine also manages a Facebook page. This page features a variety of material including contests to win products, articles on the latest fireworks news, and photographs from shows all over the world. The webzine is available fore download for free from Google Play and the iTunes App Store.
Photo By: Pyrotechnic Magazine

4) Piro EFX
Based in Mexico, Piro EFX specializes in showcasing great special effects. The site features larger products in full bloom and small stage effect photographs. The photographs capture the range of uses for fireworks in all their beauty.
Photo by: Piro EFX

3) Fireworks Chaser
For the best photographs of fireworks in their full effect, Fireworks Chaser is the page to follow. This group of 17 photographers pride themselves on capturing fireworks at the perfect moment when they are at their largest bloom. The site offers a range of videos along with their premium photographs.
Photo by: Fireworks Chaser

2) American Pyrotechnics Association
The APA is a great page to follow for all levels of fireworks buffs. This page features updates on laws and pyrotechnics history. The page also has photographs from shows and from follower submissions. Member of the association are encouraged to submit photos and may be featured on the site. If you have some great photographs of fireworks submit them and get your work featured to hundreds of people! 
Photo by: American Pyrotechnics Association

1) 1Pryo8
Last but certainly not least, our number one is the best page to follow for true fireworks fans. This site is based out of Switzerland and features photos and videos from all over the world. These photos are so fantastic that some of the other pages on our list have featured them. The photographs range from setup to fireworks in full bloom. The group also manages a Youtube channel.
Photo By: 1Pyro8 Media

Bonus group to follow
Love all of these pages and want some more? Join the group "You might be a pyro if..." and enjoy photos and videos posted by all sorts of fireworks addicts just like yourself from all over the world!

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