Shooting Festivals and Celebrations

Worldwide, the calendar is filled with festivals and celebrations that are concentrated glimpses into the cultures that celebrate them. Marked as much by intimate rituals as they are by large public gatherings, festivals can be extraordinary events to photograph. Filled with color, music, and often the clothing and customs most traditional to or representative of a culture, the annual festival calendar of any place, at home or abroad, is worth your attention.

In many major North American cities you can shoot a steady stream of festivities from around the globe without ever leaving home, from Chinese New Year to the Hindu festival of light, Diwali, or more traditional western Christmas celebrations. Take it ...

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