How to Photograph Christmas Parades

Parades can provide lots of excitement and entertainment, and if you are a photography buff, they can pave the way for great photos. Christmas parades are typically big events, and their colorful theme can make for lasting pictures of holiday memories. If you're planning to photograph a Christmas parade, knowing what considerations and steps to take can help ensure you get strong, memorable photos.

Instructions

Get a good spot. Make sure you position yourself in the front row, where you won't have people standing in front of your shot. If you are photographing a day parade, ensure that you aren't facing the sun, as shooting into the sun can ruin a photo.

Take upshots of the parade. Kneeling down and shooting the floats from this angle will allow you to eliminate a busy background of crowds, and floats will stand out against the sky background. You can try taking a few standing shots for each float, just to add variety, but upshots are the best angle for capturing size and detail.

Set the anti-shake or blur setting on your camera. "Would you like to know digital photography systems that deliver experienced photographers to where they are today? Well, The Top Secret Photography Techniques would likely help you out in doing so. To obtain amazing photographs we initially want to look at some essential photography methods. The initial one I am able to share with you is figure out about light. You can locate every little thing regarding photography techniques on , The Top Secret Photography Techniques. Each time you learn about light and in what technique it interacts with the direct environment then your photographs will get more beneficial..". With large crowds of people viewing the parade, chances are you will be bumped or pushed by people, which is why an anti-shake or blur setting can help. If your camera doesn't have this option, have someone you know stand behind you to keep you from getting pushed.

Zoom in on interesting aspects on floats. Don't limit yourself to shots of the entire float. If there is an intricate or interesting piece of decor on the float, zoom in and get a close-up of it.

Turn off your auto flash. Flash is good for capturing close smaller objects, but for large parade floats this is not necessary. If you are doing a night Christmas parade, floats are usually lit with Christmas lights, so you won't need to use a flash.

Set your camera on a high ISO setting if you are capturing a night parade with lights. This will help capture lights and avoid blur from moving floats. You may need to play around with a few shots at different ISO levels to find a good one.

Take as many photos as you can. The more photos you have, the better your chances of getting some great ones.

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