19 Jan
2010
I've always been a fan of "candid" photography for taking pictures of people because you can catch them looking more "natural" than in posed photos.
My method to capture people unawares is to use short focal length, e.g. 75-120mm prime lenses, which used to be referred to as "portrait lenses", appropriately enough.
Of course these days, with nearly every digital camera having a zoom lens, you can just zoom in and out between those two focal lengths until you are satisfied with the field of view.
By using this focal length range you can stand back from your subjects as they go about their business, say at a party, and snap away when they aren't looking in your direction.
Now, be forewarned that not everyone appreciates being captured in a candid state. What you or I consider a good or humorous photo others may not.
So we're using digital cameras for this so shoot away and take plenty of photos because you only pay for what you print.
Check out this article with helpful tips on taking candid photos.
Take a camera with you whenever possible, and look around, you'll find a picture somewhere.
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