Don’t lie. Instead of doing work, you’re secretly gearing up for the long weekend ahead. Well, instead of idly day-dreaming about ‘dogs and pyrotechnics, learn something while you’re procrastinating. Here, a list of links to help you get the most out of your holiday weekend fireworks photography opportunities (hint: get a tripod):

Fireworks Photography in Five Easy Steps

How to Photograph Fireworks from the New York Institute of Photography

Top 5 Tips for Shooting Fireworks

How to Photograph Fireworks Displays

Garry Black’s Photographing Fireworks

About.com’s Fireworks Photography Lessons Archive

Better Photo’s Top Tips for Photographing Fireworks

Webshots Blog’s Pro Tip: Photographing Fireworks

[Photo Credit: New York Institute of Photography]