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How to Take better Candid Shots

Taking pictures of people go into two categories.  They are either portraits or candids.

Portraits of course are the shots you take when your subject is striking a pose.While the candids are when your subject is doing things naturally.

I would like to focus on taking shots that are candid.  There is an art to this form of photography and if you follow these few steps, you will be pleased with your work.  This is from my experience as a San Diego Photographer.

First off, don’t get in their way.  Most candid shots you take of course are going to be people going about their business, but the secret to taking a great shot like that is to make sure they are unaware of the shot.

Because often times, when they do notice you, you are going to miss the essence of catching an unguarded shot.  So try hard to make sure they are unaware of the camera. 

Another thing to think about is the environment or the setting.When you are going to take candid photos, the environment plays a big role.You want to capture your subject in their setting as naturally as you can with your candid shot.It’s that setting
whether it is their work, their house, or the street they are walking, helps tell a story of your subject’s life.  This is especially important if you are going to be taking shots as a Wedding Photographer San Diego.

A third tip to think about is to anticipate behavior. An important part to being able to take candid photos of people who are acting naturally is to know what your subject will do next in a situation.

This will help you if you are trying to catch something in particular because it will allow you to be prepared rather than miss the shot.Knowing their reactions and anticipating it so you can capture it on film is all about anticipation.

Finally, look for those events that cause a person’s expressions to be expressed.  Because after all, when taking these types of shots, that is the main thing you want to capture in these candid shots is emotion.

Take a look at what your subject is doing and think about whether or not it’s a moment that will express an emotion.  Such as an impatient expression at a stoplight.Or a happy expression at an event.All moments in time give you the opportunity to truly capture an emotion.  Being prepared for those moments will help you capture and tell that story in that moment of time.

Taking candid photos is an art form for sure.  Especially if you truly want to tell a story in your candid shots. Following these few simple steps will help you be on the road of capturing as many storytelling moments as possible as a photographer.

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