Planning on attending a trendy New Year's Party tonight complete with pyrotechnics? Be sure to pack your camera and heed these simple tips.

Find a good position
Tree branches, street lamps, tall buildings and fireworks don't mix, so be sure to find a good location. You probably won't be moving around, so search for a position where buildings and people won't obstruct your view.

Hold the camera extra steady
To avoid blurry pictures, brace your camera on a railing, the back of a chair or a table, or against a column or tree. This helps keep the camera from moving and blurring the pictures. Or use a pocket or full-size tripod. Or if you're extra trendy, a MonsterPod.

Take lots of pictures
This one may seem silly, but we all know it's hard to estimate how long the fireworks will keep bursting. You'll want to try and catch the bursts at their maximum bloom. So keep snappin' away to make sure you go home with pictures to treasure. Also, if you know your camera is a little slow, try and anticipate a bit and snap a little early.