What are Scott Kivowitz's signature photography techniques for capturing fireworks?

Scott tends to approach fireworks less as “sky-only” spectacles and more as full storytelling scenes. A few signature techniques show up again and again:

• Wide perspectives: Using cameras like the Leica M9 with a 25mm lens, Scott embraces a very wide field of view, letting the environment play a big role instead of zooming in tight on bursts.
• Incorporating people and structures: He often reframes to include tents, crowds, and even self-portraits, turning a fireworks shot into a narrative scene.
• Mixed and layered light: Scott loves combining natural light, fireworks, and artificial light (like tent lighting), using their separateness to add depth and mood.
• Intentional experimentation: Playing with long exposures, continuous shooting, mid-range apertures (around f/8), low ISO, and different framings to find a unique style rather than a one‑size‑fits‑all formula.

Is there a specific look or feeling you want in your own fireworks photos that I can help you dial in?