Screaming by the Rapids
April 28, 2008 by David Bergman
On Sunday I flew to Grand Rapids, MI for the afternoon to photograph Mayday Parade.
The band picked me up at the airport in their rental RV. It’s a major step up from the beat up van that most bands travel in when they’re on tour.
I immediately hit it off with Brooks the guitarist because he was reading a book about how to properly play and bet blackjack. I learned the game by playing a video game when I was a kid. I still enjoy playing whenever I find myself in Vegas or Atlantic City. Not big money – just for fun.
Good luck Brooks and let me know how you fare.
I took the guys downtown near the river and we spent a couple of hours shooting. I always like to make people scream for photos and it was easy to get the guys into it. I usually scream first and then they follow along.
I’m surprised that no one called the police as we were right in front of the Gerald Ford Museum.
oh i love mayday parade. they r so awesome! i would die without them….ooh mayday parade…
Gahh. I love these pictures so much.
You did an amazing job. Totally shows their personalities.
Goodness. These made my day.
i know ive commented on Mayday Parade before….but i really dont care…i love them so much…and the photography is AMAZING! when im a photographer i hope i get the chance to photograph some of the bands and rather large celeberties like you have…dude, you are my idol!
anyway keep it up your astonishing 
I love your music, me and my boyfriend just had a bad break up and after listening to your cd a few times i actully got really happy and then he ended up calling me and now were togather agin.
heyyyy, you guys are amazing!! my friend jason made me listen to your music and i love it!!<3 its good:] well i hope you guys come out with more awesome songs.. o yea, i am listening to you right now.lol. :] well have a great day!! love yas!!
did anyone else notice that the guy in the front’s hands are RIGHT INFRONT of the two other guys dicks?
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