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This article features practical parade photography tips for beginners and experts alike. The article is an easy read, fun and lighthearted.

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A parade is a celebration of life. Whether the gathering honors a world championship sports team or recognizes a significant moment in our country"s history, parades are part of the human experience. From small town America to the streets of Rio de Janeiro, parades bring communities together and they can be a photographer"s dream, as long as you know what to look for.

Anyone can take a picture of a parade, but pictures of marching bands assembled in perfect formation or your town"s biggest fire truck slowly crawling down Main Street are a dime a dozen. Successful parade shots come from having a keen eye that knows to search for the human element beneath every parade and finding new, inventive ways to bring your audience into the celebration. The next time you shoot a parade keep some of the following tips in mind and, chances are, your parade shots will be more exiting than you ever imagined.

Photograph the Bystanders:

In most cases, the parade"s audience is much more interesting than its participants are. You will always find bystanders dressed in wacky clothing, waving flags and just having tons of fun at sidewalk gatherings. Children and pets come out in droves and their interaction with others makes it easy to capture the essence of the "perfect parade day."

- Instead of taking a shot of the World Series MVP waving to his crowd of adoring fans, consider taking a shot of the young boy who stares adoringly, mouth gaped, at his favorite slugger.

- Forget about photographing the horse trotting down Main Street and shoot the Golden Retriever that may be nipping its feet.

- When taking a picture of the baton twirlers showing off their moves, be sure including the toddler who walks along side, mimicking their every step.

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