Ace Candid Photography With These Tips

A number of times it has been observed that people post their pictures on different social media platforms with either a caption or a hash tag called ‘CANDID’, which leaves everyone thinking what exactly this ‘candid’ in terms of shot is!

A candid shot is an outcome of candid photography, where the photographer is documenting an ongoing moment, without much of planning, giving instructions or strategy. It is something which happening on its own and the photographer captures.

Candid photography is something which has gained popularity in recent times. Somehow it is widely recommended and used during weddings or while one plans to go and explore the streets or busy areas filled with people. Also while shooting portraits of new born or randomly of a person of any age and the last one comes as a surprise but it is also used while capturing wildlife.

What makes Candid photography and why it is loved so much?

Well candid photography is one of the most empowering forms of photography. It is an art which gives freedom to both the photographer as well as for the subject to just be what they want to be and stay where they are. It puts no restrictions on the subject on how to pose as there are no instructions from the photographer. Also there is no specific strategy required by the photographer to click in a specific fashion/ manager except for keeping their camera shoot ready in order to not miss something amazing that’s happening on.

Apart from not having any restrictions on what to do, what makes this form more happening is that it allows the subject to express themselves the way they are through emotions. These emotions bring out the best results as a photographer gets to captures the soul of a person and not just their faces, and as we know if a photograph misses capturing a soul then it misses everything.

As a photographer how do you ace candid shots?

Capturing unexpected, unplanned photographs tell a lot about the photographer, though it may seem easy to capture the unexpected but it’s always good to keep in mind few things that would simply give an advantage over others to the photographer.

Keep in mind the following things before proceeding for candid photography and you shall ace it.

1. Never leave your gear behind: No matter where you travel or go, make sure you keep your gear, whether a camera or mobile ready with you, this is because you really never know when and where you shall encounter a good capture.

2. Choose your best fit camera: Remember as a candid photographer, you’ll always need to carry your camera along, so this calls for the choice of camera that suits the photographer. This may be a DSLR, Mirror less camera or for that matter carry your mobile phone which has an in built good quality camera. A small camera or phone camera is the considered to be the best option while one is on the move rather than having one heavy DSLR.

3. Revise the Photography Basics: Photography as a form does have some rules for composition which helps you as a photographer and your click stand out in much crowded photography business. Check on all the possibilities from where you can take a picture- the right angle, where exactly you can stand as well as place your camera. And above all keep in mind the basic photography rules for composition, namely, The rule of thirds, leading lines, geometric patterns and so much more, so make the most of it and shine on as a better and skilled photographer.

4. Attention to detail: A photographer is known for his eye to detail, he can see and capture things generally which cannot be seen by non photographers. Candid photography is indeed a result of attention to detail, so through your photographer’s lenses start looking for things which can bring out minutest of details in your clicks.

5. Timing: Again an essential element of photography is timing. A photograph is a moment captured during a particular time. Timing plays an important role in candid photography. Though you may not plan capturing a moment but you should always be ready with your camera as well as be ready mentally to take pictures.

These are the five pro tips which will make you an ace photographer in terms of candid photography, though a lot of times it is said that it is the skills of a photographer that makes him a wonderful photographer and these very skills are blessed upon him, but in reality these very skills can be attained through practice and perfection over the period of time.

So gear your cameras and go on an adventure with life where you can get candid shots.

This world is candid so are you!