Candid pictures means taking pictures of people when they are unaware. Fun in photography is catching your human subject’s off guard so that your pictures have more emotion. Those who work for magazines have been able to get candid shots of their subjects.

Although there are many techniques available in the photography world taking candid shots may appear very easy, fun and interesting.

First and of course most important is to keep the subject in view while they are not paying attention. The next step is to train your eye to catch the moment. You must be able to move fast, but with design. You need to have your camera set for the picture before you are even aware that you will take the photograph. The best way to do this if you have a digital or automatic camera is to keep it on the proper setting. Manual cameras take moments to focus and can loose the candid shot if your subject becomes aware of you.