Photography- Candid Photographs

Candid photography is any type of photography that is real and in the moment. There is no posing, no fake smiles, just true and genuine feelings. It is so easy to spot a fake smile or fake look, and that is the quickest way to a regular looking photograph. A candid photo, on the other hand, lets a person's genuine emotion shine through. 

Tips for taking a good Candid Photograph are telling your subject to pretend as if you are not there, tricking your subject into thinking you are not taking a picture of them ex. Pretending like you are taking a 'selfie' but, in reality, you are taking a picture of them. Another tip for taking a good Candid Photograph is to use your zoom. The reason why we use your zoom is because the further you are away from your subject the less likely they will be to know that you’re photographing them and the more natural and relaxed they’ll act. The book has many great tips on taking a great Candid Photograph. The author shows this by saying, "A candid photograph is a photograph captured without creating a posed appearance. Thus, the candid character of a photo is unrelated to the subject's knowledge about or consent to the fact that photos are being taken, and unrelated to the subject's permission for further usage and distribution"(Tresidder 49).

For my photograph, this was of my mom, my brother and my niece. This photograph is a Candid because I see their genuine smiles. I liked the way this picture turned out because of how they were looking into a different camera, and I quickly took a photo that turned out beautifully.

Once again, taking photos of people when they have no idea that you’re doing it is called candid photography. One of the beauties of photography is being able to catch someone in the act. It adds life to your pictures.

What are your thoughts on Candid Photography?

Tresidder, Jack, The Kodak library of creative photography: extend your range. Kodak, 1985.