Fire Twirl Photography
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π₯ Fire Twirl Photography Meetup
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Saturday, 4 April 2026
π Meet: 5:30pm
Join us for an evening of light, movement, and creative energy as we capture both golden sunset tones and dramatic fire twirl action.
πΈ Session Flow
5:30pm β Sunset Photography
Weβll begin with golden hour shooting β perfect for silhouettes, portraits, environmental shots, and creative compositions.
After Sunset β Fire Twirl Session
As darkness sets in, weβll transition into long exposure fire twirl photography, capturing dynamic light trails and movement.
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π· Camera Recommendations
DSLR / Mirrorless Cameras (Ideal for full creative control)
β’ Tripod (essential for long exposures)
β’ Wide to mid-range lens (e.g., 16β35mm, 24β70mm, 35mm prime)
β’ Manual mode capability
β’ Suggested starting settings for fire twirl:
β’ Shutter: 5β15 seconds
β’ Aperture: f/8βf/11
β’ ISO: 100β200
Beginner Cameras
β’ Any camera with manual or shutter priority mode
β’ Bring a tripod for stability
Smartphones (Absolutely welcome)
Modern phones with Night Mode or Pro Mode perform surprisingly well.
Recommended:
β’ Use a small tripod or stable surface
β’ Enable Night Mode or Long Exposure mode
β’ Lower ISO if using Pro Mode
β’ Use a 3β10 second exposure where available
β’ Avoid digital zoom
This session is beginner-friendly, guidance will be provided throughout.
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π½ Optional Dinner β From 7:30pm onwards
After the session, weβll head to a nearby restaurant to unwind, connect, and share images. Dinner is optional and open to all attendees.
All skill levels welcome. Bring your camera or smartphone, creative curiosity, and enjoy a relaxed evening of photography and community.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Cheers,
Donna
