How to take the best photos of fireworks with your smartphone By Melissa Hadam, Komando.com The Fourth of July is upon us. One of the most incredible experiences is the countless fireworks shows around the country all weekend long. But what if you want to capture those moments? Tap or click here for seven photography myths you should stop believing. Fireworks arenât the easiest thing to photograph, especially if you consider the conditions. Firework displays occur at night, which means decreased lighting (which isnât ideal for photographs). Fireworks are also constantly moving and reappearing, which can cause issues.