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May 20, 1954
The East Hartford Gazette
New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut
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John Van Guilder's article promotes photographing parades with color film to capture the vibrant scenes of holidays, including participants like family in uniforms and engaged spectators, especially children.
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The strutting drum majorette, the uniformed band, and all the other things that make up a parade offer colorful snapshot material.
I Love a Parade!
Yes, as the words of the perennially popular song express it, "I Love A Parade!" - and I don't seem to be alone in that feeling, if one can judge by the size of the crowd that gathers at the first sound of the music.
This time of year marks the beginning of a season which features state and national holidays and community observances that just wouldn't be complete without a parade. And a parade is a made-to-order picture-taking occasion.
When flags wave, bands play, and smartly uniformed men and women march down the street - don't be there without your camera. With all the action, it's a fine time for making movies. But there will still be plenty of subject material for your still camera. Above all, there'll be color. So much color that it would be a shame not to take some of it home with you by using color film.
Chances are that some member of your family will be taking part in the parade. They'll be all dressed for the occasion, probably in a uniform. It may be that of a high school bandsman, or one of the military services - but it's bound to be a little out of the ordinary. That makes picture-taking a must, whether you do it before you leave home or at the parade.
And don't overlook one sure-fire picture subject! Some of the cutest pictures we've ever seen have been of small fry absorbed in watching a parade. So don't forget to turn your camera on the spectators as well as the people in the parade.
-John Van Guilder
The strutting drum majorette, the uniformed band, and all the other things that make up a parade offer colorful snapshot material.
I Love a Parade!
Yes, as the words of the perennially popular song express it, "I Love A Parade!" - and I don't seem to be alone in that feeling, if one can judge by the size of the crowd that gathers at the first sound of the music.
This time of year marks the beginning of a season which features state and national holidays and community observances that just wouldn't be complete without a parade. And a parade is a made-to-order picture-taking occasion.
When flags wave, bands play, and smartly uniformed men and women march down the street - don't be there without your camera. With all the action, it's a fine time for making movies. But there will still be plenty of subject material for your still camera. Above all, there'll be color. So much color that it would be a shame not to take some of it home with you by using color film.
Chances are that some member of your family will be taking part in the parade. They'll be all dressed for the occasion, probably in a uniform. It may be that of a high school bandsman, or one of the military services - but it's bound to be a little out of the ordinary. That makes picture-taking a must, whether you do it before you leave home or at the parade.
And don't overlook one sure-fire picture subject! Some of the cutest pictures we've ever seen have been of small fry absorbed in watching a parade. So don't forget to turn your camera on the spectators as well as the people in the parade.
-John Van Guilder
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Photography Guide
Lifestyle Advice
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Parade
Photography
Color Film
Holidays
Spectators
Uniforms
Bands
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John Van Guilder
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John Van Guilder
Story Details
Article encourages taking color photographs of parades during holiday seasons, including family members in uniforms, marching bands, and spectators, especially children watching.