Quick tips:
-- Use a tripod and a bubble level for even horizons
-- Use a cable release or a wireless remote to eliminate wiggles
-- Bring an extra camera battery
-- Manual focus on a distant light
-- Start with f / 8, ISO 200, shutter-speeds of 3, 5, 10 sec-- Then use f/11 and f/16 to create darker skies
-- Open shutter when you see the launch trail
-- Close it after the burst trails off
-- Start with a wide angle lens
-- Switch to a zoom lens for close-ups
-- Watch for patterns and height to anticipate the next bursts
-- Then use higher ISO’s 400 & 800 if it’s windy
to freeze bursts before they drift
-- To add special effects tap your tripod or
-- Move your focus-to-unfocus during exposure
-- Don't take time to delete images while you are out there
-- Include foreground for a sense of scale, location and mood
-- Silhouettes are cool. Kneel down and catch some hats and pointing arms
-- Use a dim flash (or cover it with a thin napkin) to add to your story
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