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Before giving advice to you on how to take candid shots, I think I should give you my definition of a 'good' candid shot, just so we're on the same page. For me, a candid shot should convey the natural personality of the person you are shooting. No artificial aspect nor obviously posed shots.
I think a photographer must have a camera prepared at all times. Note: I'm not saying these pictures I am posting are fantastic or good, but for me, taking candid (and or action) shots are far more interesting than portrait and still life. Enjoy! :) |
 I took this in Japan on my cell phone. Technology has made it easier for us to capture moments like this. |
 Picture taken by: Nicki H |
Picture taken by: Nicki H
Though many people would argue that the composition of this photo could have been thought out more carefully, I believe the inperfect aspect of a photo is the essence of a candid shot. |
 You usually have to get used to interferences messing up your pictures. Luckily, we have things such as photoshop to help us overcome this problem. |
 A somewhat 'serious' candid shot with my friends hair interfering with the actual subjects. |
 Many of the candid shots I take portray inside jokes or stories relevant to the place this photo was taken. |
I tend to take a lot of pictures at an event and later sort through them.
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 This photo was taken without anything coordinated. This photo is badly taken though because only the photographer and the people at the event would know that there a somewhat steep hill cascading between the photographer and the people. (which is why, i guess, to me, this is a funny picture) |
 Not the greatest shot because of the blur. |
 Photo credits; Kelly Z.
Facial expression is key. |
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 Try different angles if you can.... |
 Generally speaking, taking pictures of people sleeping = creepy. But sometimes you just have to.... |
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 Ah! I believe this is a candid shot I am somewhat proud of.
Expression and lighting coordinated splendidly. |
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forresta02 at 11:46am on Jan. 17, 2008
about 1 year ago
I totally agree with you on your definition of a candid shot. I have several shots that I have taken that have come out unexpectedly really well. Great pictures! Reply...
Hunter N. Fisher at 4:19pm on Dec. 30, 2007
about 1 year ago
Wow, this is a lot better than kicking in the bathroom door with camera in hand like I've been doing. :-) Reply...
David at 5:34pm on Sep. 27, 2007
over 2 years ago
I like your definition of what makes a good candid shot and some of these illustrate them very well, like the one of the fellow laughing and this last one. Good stuff! Reply...
Nicole at 11:42am on Sep. 27, 2007
over 2 years ago
these are all really great shots and you did a really good job in composing most of them. Reply...