Weddings & events

Photographing parades, carnivals and street festivals

Mérida’s Carnival and street events are full of color and motion. Learn positioning, settings and safety for crowded celebrations.

Parades and carnivals offer costumes, dancers, music and crowds. They are among the most exciting events to photograph.

Scout the route

Find the parade route and choose a position with good light and a clean background. Corners let you photograph participants coming toward you.

Good spots fill quickly. Arrive at least an hour before.

A 24-70mm for wide scenes and close dancers, and a telephoto to isolate faces and costumes in the procession.

Floats, dancers, musicians, children on parents’ shoulders, vendors and the crowd’s reactions.

Carry minimal gear, keep your bag in front, and stay hydrated. Never step into the parade path.

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