21. Candid Photography

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Formal portraits aren’t the only way to photograph people. If you’re like most photographers, you’ll shoot a lot more candid shots than you will formal portraits—especially when you’re shooting children and other family members.

Shooting a candid photograph is much different from shooting a formal portrait. You have less (or no) control over setting, lighting, and pose, which makes it challenging to get a good shot. What you ...

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