Five Tips For Candid Photography
No matter what your preferred photographic style, candid photography is still a favorite. Candid photography refers to the art of taking people by surprise in a photograph. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to capture them in a funny moment, like when they fall into the snow. It just means that you want to capture people as naturally as possible. A well-constructed photograph is possible with enough time to catch the subject’s smile and poses. I love the feeling of seeing people laughing or enjoying a sporting event. Here are six ways to take great candid photos.
Plan For Spontaneity
Although it may seem paradoxical, this is an excellent idea. Think about the event you are photographing. Think about the location of your friends’ birthday party. Then think about the best place for you to photograph the event. Many people will stand in the kitchens of parties to escape the noise and share jokes. You can imagine a place where you could capture the spontaneity and candid moments from guests without having to draw the horrendous posed “say cheese” photos.
Make sure to take lots of photos.
Large memory digital cameras allow you to take large quantities of photos at no cost. This makes it easy to take candid shots. You can take as many photos as possible from as many angles as you like and as many zoom settings as you want. This will increase your chances of finding real gems.
Human Interaction
People interacting with one another are some of my favorite candid shots. This could be a lively conversation about politics or a discussion about a book that they have just finished reading. Perhaps it’s a group of children playing with a toy. Human interactions can result in some of life’s most amazing photographs.
Keep your camera at home!
This tip is simple but very important. How many times have you ever been out and about with your camera and thought, “I wish my camera was there!” This has happened to me many times. For some great spontaneous shots, you don’t need a giant Canon Eos SLR. A good quality point-and-shoot digital camera is enough. You should always have spare batteries!
Stealth Mode with a long zoom
Use a long-lens camera to capture candid photos that are stealthily taken behind trees and bushes. Paparazzi photographers often use this technique to capture open images of celebrities. This technique can also be used to take candid photos of family and friends.
You can have a fulfilling experience by taking candid photos.
