The upcoming weekend marks another annual celebration of the Fourth of July, and with it comes plenty of fireworks. While the shows may be awe-inspiring, often the typical results taken with handheld ...

The biggest challenge with fireworks is that your phone needs to keep its camera open longer to capture light trails. Using digital zoom reduces image quality. It’s better to get closer if possible.

Watch it live on WTOP.com: “A Capitol Fourth”- the star-spangled concert on the National Mall followed by an Independence Day fireworks show. The dazzling lineup starts 8 p.m. on Friday, July 4. Q: ...