Lately, candid photography is increasingly gaining popularity, since it captures impromptu moments, unlike other genres of photography which require planned thought. This kind of photography has spontaneity as its primary focal point, rather than the technique. Un-posed, unplanned, spontaneous and unobtrusive, describe the fundamentals of candid photography. Neither does it require any staged situations, or any major camera setup.

It captures the beautiful moments of life exactly the way they are without any manipulations. Generally the events documented in this genre of photography are private and mostly involve people and their relations. Usually the subject is unaware of him being clicked. Not only a professional photographer but anyone having a basic knowledge about camera can also shoot a candid picture.

Candid photography can be seen at wedding or at a birthday party by clicking pictures of people dancing, eating, socializing etc. Equipment for candid photography are light weight rather than big and intimidating. It is recommended that the flash should be avoided, and professional flash units like the FL 36R are unnecessary, because the flash could easily disrupt people’s natural appearance. But on the downside, the picture might get under-exposed, over-exposed or sometimes even blurred.

The Point and shoot cameras are used widely for this kind of photography. A photographer should be spontaneous enough to click a moment because moments can never be created again.