Apr 4 - C for Candid #AtoZChallenge

C for candid photography. Candid photography is taking unposed photos of people. These are informal photos where the subject is unaware they are being photographed. Candid photos capture some amazing emotions and expressions of people, as they are natural.

Some tips when taking candid photographs are keeping the camera at hip level. This doesn't alert the subject resulting in natural poses and second, this angle gives some interesting photos. Always keep the camera ready to shoot and wait for the that special moment to capture it. Always take multiple images or shoot in burst mode. Recommended lens is telephoto lens or zoom in if using a point and shoot camera.

I am very uncomfortable taking candid photos of strangers and that too posting on a blog. The best subjects for this photography are family and friends as they would not mind you taking there candid shots. Candid photography is quite popular during weddings and special events. Some people hire two sets of photographers; one for formal photos and other for informal or candid photos.

Camera: Sony Mark 3 RX 100
Picture of the day in 2013: Bridges
Picture of the day in 2012: Industrial
Picture of the day in 2011: Random click: flowers

Week # 18 / 3 - Emotions

I took this picture on May 9th, week # 19 but fits week 18. So posting it for week # 18 under the theme emotions.  This again is a candid shot.
Camera: iPhone 4
Picture of the day in 2012: Night
Picture of the day in 2011: Lilac tulips
Picture of the day in 2010: Cauliflower

Week # 18 / 2 - Emotions

I took this picture on May 9th, week # 19 but fits week 18. So posting it for week # 18 under the theme emotions.  This again is a candid shot.  
Picture of the day in 2012: Night
Picture of the day in 2011: Lilac tulips
Picture of the day in 2010: Cauliflower

Week # 18 / 1 - Emotions

This weeks theme was challenging for me.  All the photos I took for this theme are candid shots and hence may not have a clear view of the subject/person.   Above picture was at a race track and everyone was watching the monitor as the race was going on.  The guy in the middle was very excited all the race.  Wish I had I had captured his full face rather than a side angle.  
Camera: Sony Point & Shoot
Picture of the day in 2012: Night
Picture of the day in 2011: Lilac tulips
Picture of the day in 2010: Cauliflower