Tips on shooting Candid shots/portraits of strangers

[tolstoi]

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muhahahaha

[Khitty]

Welcome to the Photography thread Khitty.

Great tips as written by David Peterson. Please give credit to websites and authors where the article was originally posted.

Happy Photography!

aw sorry ha naka limot kog mention sa author

[Ian]

Candid Shots? Don't ask permission! If you're shooting in a Public Place, no problem.. its ok! The closer you get to the subject, the much better. Like most hard core street photographers and well known photojournalists, only the braves do it closer, and the cowards do with the zooms.

[cezwho]

set your cam in burst mode so that you can just choose for the best result later on...

[Ian]

Another tip, got this from a fellow..
Get a good cam and a pair of good rubber shoes..just in case! Hahaha..

[Luap777]

It really depends on what you'll do with the photos that matters. If you're in a public place, you have every right to take photographs, but you don't have the right to use them in some ways.

I have no idea what your laws are like there in the Philippines regarding model releases and such.

I thought this website had some good advice, but it's aimed at US laws in general.

Of course, I am NOT any sort of professional photographer nor a lawyer, so there is no warranty on any advice I may give

Thank you,
Paul

[miss.syncopated]

1. wear something neutral in color.
2. focus, click, and ....... RUN!

[bir2]

1. take the picture of your subject, then sundi pajud og isa ka picture na dli na xa (beside her/him ba or wat) ... para dli au halata. ^_^

2. shoot from the hip

[Motownkid]

Attach something like this on your lens

[Hot Ice]

mas nindot man ang candid shots kung wala kabalo ang imong subject na gi kodakan sila.Â* mas natural tan-awon


Here are some tips for taking candid photos:


Take your camera everywhere you go! Keep alert for candid situations - they can be found everywhere.


Some examples of candid shots: A daydreaming store owner; an elderly man sitting beside you; commuters waiting for a train; two lovers on a park bench about to kiss; a child's delight when feeding ducks; elation of a football supporter when a goal is scored; a city tramp surrounded by clutter; a woman lost in thought staring at the beach.

It's rare to get a second chance with candid photography.Â* When you see an opportunity, grab it!

Set your camera to "ISO 400" so it uses a fast shutter speed. This will help you grab the shot even if you are moving.
The best candid photographers blend into the background, so don't be too obvious. Do what everyone else is doing so you fit in with the situation. Then when you see a good candid moment, bring your camera up to your eye.


You don't always need to take the shot with your camera at eye level. Support your camera on your waist when taking the photo. Some luck or experience is needed here to get the framing right.


Use your zoom lens to it's fullest extent so you can keep away from the action while taking your shot. A telephoto lens is essential if you're going to be a fair distance away.


Never take photos of people's backs. Nothing is more boring than a group of people with all backs turned to the camera. It just doesn't work.


Try converting the image to black and white to get that extra punch and emotion.


People 'doing things' make the best candid photos. Sports players, trades people, farmers and accountants are all excellent examples of subjects with things to do.


Try to capture the essence of the person's task. For example, you might capture a plumber concentrating on fixing a leaky pipe.

If you're in a public place, it's usually okay to photograph people. If they object, however, you need to stop. If you're not sure, it never hurts to ask permission beforehand. Your subject may want to pose, so explain what you saw them doing and ask them to continue as if you weren't there.


Experiment! Sometimes the artistic expression of a candid photo can be limited by you, the photographer. Try different angles, places and scenes. Look at candid photos created by others (they can be found in lots of magazines) for inspiration.

murag kabasa man ko ani atong street photography nga libro.

murag mao pud ni nga naa toy tip didto nga "shoot from the waste".




how about mag telephoto lens ka then shoot ka sa layo nga wla kabantay ang tao. then duolon nimu ang tao then ask kag permission then shoot kag balik. that way, mura ra gyud kag nananghid nya dli rude?