 Instead, get a tripod so those distant fireworks don't come out blurry. Verizon says try to take live photos of the fireworks in night mode, which on this iPhone can easily be found on the drop-down menu. You can even manually slide to get more exposure. Live photos will also give you the best chance to catch the fireworks peak. And for longer displays like the one on the National Mall, test out making a time-lapse video for a sensory overload of colors and explosions.