Tips for shooting a parade?

baxtertimewell · Jun 26, 2008

Hello all,

I will be headed down to a parade this sunday. The parade will start at noon (harsh lighting).

Does anyone have any advice on general parade shooting tips? Is it better to shoot down the street or at a forty five degree angle as the parade passes?

I plan on experimenting, but any tips that I can think about in advance would sure help.

Thank you again,
baxtertimewell
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baxtertimewell · Jun 26, 2008

forgot to add current equipment:

D40
18-55 3.5-5.6
55-200 4-5.6 VR
50 1.8
SB-600

I am planning to use the 55-200 exclusively... but will listen to any suggestions.

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thr33face · Jun 26, 2008

i always try to not only depict the parade itself, but also what goes on around around it. since you mentioned it would be a harsh, sunny day I can image there will be a lot of folks also hiding in the shade and cooling down. this should make for some great street shots.

you can also try to get 'in' the parade. i mean: walk in the parade stream and not only stand beside it. this should also give some nice opportunities.

if the parade is walking down a straight road at one point, i'd get ahead of it by so much, that i could frame it with my longest lens. ideally you'll want to be on some elevated point for this kind of shot.

other than that i have no real ideas (right now) and would simply experiment.

have a nice day.

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WordyDave · Jun 26, 2008

You'll need an off-camera flash for filling in the shadow areas. It will make a huge difference. I use an SB-600 for all daytime events.

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baxtertimewell · Jun 26, 2008

thr33face said:
i always try to not only depict the parade itself, but also what goes
on around around it. since you mentioned it would be a harsh, sunny
day I can image there will be a lot of folks also hiding in the shade
and cooling down. this should make for some great street shots.

you can also try to get 'in' the parade. i mean: walk in the parade
stream and not only stand beside it. this should also give some nice
opportunities.

if the parade is walking down a straight road at one point, i'd get
ahead of it by so much, that i could frame it with my longest lens.
ideally you'll want to be on some elevated point for this kind of
shot.

other than that i have no real ideas (right now) and would simply
experiment.

have a nice day.

--
temporary Photoblog:
http://www.unet.univie.ac.at/~a0605112/php/index.php

thr33face - thank you for the input. I am planning on covering everything at the event. Excellent point on getting to higher ground.

baxtertimewell
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baxtertimewell · Jun 26, 2008

WordyDave said:
You'll need an off-camera flash for filling in the shadow areas. It
will make a huge difference. I use an SB-600 for all daytime events.

--

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his
handiwork.

http://wordydave.zenfolio.com
http://www.pasorobles-usa/California-Images/ca-color.htm

WordyDave - I do not have a cable or bracket for my SB-600. Alas, I might have to use this event as a natural light only experiment. I am looking to get a bracket and cable in the future.

If you read this, do you hand hold the SB-600 or do you have a bracket/assistant?

No off camera flash for me... unless I hit a camera store tomorrow...

Thank you for the input,
baxtertimewell
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http://flickr.com/photos/baxtertimewell/

thr33face · Jun 28, 2008

if you like you can post your results after attending the parade.

let's say a link to 5 or 10 photos that you really like and came out well.

only if you like, of course.

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Robin G · Jun 28, 2008

thr33face said:
if you like you can post your results after attending the parade.

let's say a link to 5 or 10 photos that you really like and came out
well.

only if you like, of course.

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temporary Photoblog:
http://www.unet.univie.ac.at/~a0605112/php/index.php

Do it, that's what this forum is about

baxtertimewell · Jun 28, 2008

thr33face said:
if you like you can post your results after attending the parade.

let's say a link to 5 or 10 photos that you really like and came out
well.

only if you like, of course.

--
temporary Photoblog:
http://www.unet.univie.ac.at/~a0605112/php/index.php

I am planning on filling up some memory cards. If anything good comes out, I'll post here.

baxtertimewell
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http://flickr.com/photos/baxtertimewell/

baxtertimewell · Jun 28, 2008

Robin G said:
thr33face said:

if you like you can post your results after attending the parade.

let's say a link to 5 or 10 photos that you really like and came out
well.

only if you like, of course.

--
temporary Photoblog:
http://www.unet.univie.ac.at/~a0605112/php/index.php

Click to expand...

Do it, that's what this forum is about

If anything good come out of this shoot, I'll post here.
baxtertimewell
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baxtertimewell · Jun 30, 2008

Hello all,

I went and shot yesterday. The weather did not cooperate (sun-rain-sun-rain etc.), but I captured 1211 images and am currently sorting through them. The winners will require some PP.

How many shots can/should be posted in one thread for CC?

I am guessing that I will have around twenty decent keepers (possible more).

baxtertimewell
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thr33face · Jun 30, 2008

i don't know, how many images in one post are considered OK. But if you are unsure you can always post a link to a website where your images are located.

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