Photography - 3 Reasons to Master Candid Photography
By
I. Oakthorn
Have you ever heard of one of the best types of photography
around? Looking to jumpstart your photography? Looking to make the most
of your next vacation? Than you should be trying your hand at candid
photography!
Candid photography is the art of capturing people in their natural element. These photos are not staged. Sometimes the subject doesn't even know they're being filmed. As a result, the pictures give a depth of insight into who the photographed person really is.
Still don't believe me? Well here are 3 reasons why you should try candid photography today!
Get out and explore
Usually when we live in a place, we become desensitized to our environment. As a result, even a wonderful city can start to seem dull. Candid photography is a great way to break out of this rut.
So grab your camera and go to your favorite park or intersection. Just stand there observing people coming and going. Soak in the rhythms of life. After awhile, you will begin to attune yourself to the scene. At this point, pick up your camera and start trying to capture people who are interacting with their environment in unique ways. Maybe its a couple walking hand in hand. Maybe it's a businessperson rushing to work. Maybe a child lost in wonder. Exploring your city through your camera is a great way to reestablish a sense of wonder at the place.
Create Unique Travel Photos
When most people travel, they all take the same photos. Go to a landmark, take a photo. Go to a famous monument, take a photo. Go to a pristine landscape, take a photo. It's travel by numbers.
Candid photography allows you to see so much more (plus it allows you to come home with photos that might actually entertain your friends). Maybe it's the haggling merchants in an Arab bazaar or maybe a photo of San Diego surfers emerging from the waters. This allows you to tell a unique story about a place that landscape and monument photos simply can't convey.
Get Some Exercise
Candid photography is also great excuse to go outside. With the weather turning nice, it's a great time to grab your camera and head to a crowded street. Why stay locked up inside? Instead, create a little photo project for yourself. For example, you could set the goal of photographing five lover's quarrels or five people playing with their dogs. Whatever your goal is, this is an entertaining, inexpensive way of getting outdoors.
What are you waiting for? Go grab your camera and get out there!
Candid photography is the art of capturing people in their natural element. These photos are not staged. Sometimes the subject doesn't even know they're being filmed. As a result, the pictures give a depth of insight into who the photographed person really is.
Still don't believe me? Well here are 3 reasons why you should try candid photography today!
Get out and explore
Usually when we live in a place, we become desensitized to our environment. As a result, even a wonderful city can start to seem dull. Candid photography is a great way to break out of this rut.
So grab your camera and go to your favorite park or intersection. Just stand there observing people coming and going. Soak in the rhythms of life. After awhile, you will begin to attune yourself to the scene. At this point, pick up your camera and start trying to capture people who are interacting with their environment in unique ways. Maybe its a couple walking hand in hand. Maybe it's a businessperson rushing to work. Maybe a child lost in wonder. Exploring your city through your camera is a great way to reestablish a sense of wonder at the place.
Create Unique Travel Photos
When most people travel, they all take the same photos. Go to a landmark, take a photo. Go to a famous monument, take a photo. Go to a pristine landscape, take a photo. It's travel by numbers.
Candid photography allows you to see so much more (plus it allows you to come home with photos that might actually entertain your friends). Maybe it's the haggling merchants in an Arab bazaar or maybe a photo of San Diego surfers emerging from the waters. This allows you to tell a unique story about a place that landscape and monument photos simply can't convey.
Get Some Exercise
Candid photography is also great excuse to go outside. With the weather turning nice, it's a great time to grab your camera and head to a crowded street. Why stay locked up inside? Instead, create a little photo project for yourself. For example, you could set the goal of photographing five lover's quarrels or five people playing with their dogs. Whatever your goal is, this is an entertaining, inexpensive way of getting outdoors.
What are you waiting for? Go grab your camera and get out there!
Interested in learning more about candid photography? I. Oakthorn
wants to share his love of candid photography with you on his blog http://www.whatiscandidphotography.com. So kickstart your photography hobby today!
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