Candid
Candid photography is the act of capturing a moment. In this situation you rarely have time to make manual adjustments to your camera before the moment has passed and this is when the use of automatic modes really comes into its own. By having your camera on automatic it makes the best choices it can, adjusting exposure, focus, white balance and more based on the readings it is able to take from the environment and the subject. In many cases the results can be very reasonable so you need only worry about composition. Most models of cameras have a variety of programmed scene modes for a variety of situations which require specific settings to achieve the best results. Apart from the more common scenes such as portrait, landscape and macro you may have settings for low light, sunset, museums, snow, night and more. These settings can save you time and a lot of guesswork out of creating a pleasing image, ensuring that your candid shots have a more polished look.
When taking candid photo’s, choose a scene mode appropriate to your situation and concentrate first on taking photos of inanimate subjects. People often become self conscious when they see a camera but may relax when they see that you are not concentrating your efforts on them. Try to be unobtrusive and encourage your subjects to ignore you. Use a zoom lens so you can maintain some distance, ensuring you don’t intrude on the moment.
Resources for more information:
Digital Photo User Online Candid Photography
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