Nowadays candid style of
photography is being popular. Besides, taking
the candid shots in an event can
be tricky and are quite different ballgame than other types of photography
because bringing a camera into a scene automatically changes people’s behaviours. So it becomes hard to get good,
honest, candid moments. The challenges that come with the event photography
whether that means capturing a night party, a wedding, a musical party or a
conference can be challenging. Below are the 5 event photography tips to help a
photographer improve their candid photography.
Look for the moment
Event photography is all about capturing the moment. This is the time you will
find people are laughing, enjoying and engaging each
other. Capturing these moments is what makes for the great photos that
everyone loves to see it. For special moments in events, you will need to be
prepared well in advance and have everything set
up so you don’t miss the shot. Also, try to look for the individual
moment in a sea of faces. Find the people who look animated and zoom in for
close-ups. And don’t forget to shot the wide variety of people and setups.
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| A moment to be captured |
Be quick
While taking any kind of shots timing is everything and it’s very important to
be quick. The candid shots of people will only work if they don’t notice you
pointing the lens at them. This is especially true in environments where people
are aware that there’s someone taking photos. So, you need to be quick while
taking candid shots. And try not to worry if you miss the shot, just move on
and try to capture it later. Another good tip is to use live view on your
camera if possible which lifts the shutter up before the photo is taken,
reducing the sound of the exposure.
Use a long lens
The best way to take candid shots without making people feel self-conscious is
by using long or zoom lens. It helps to keep a good
distance from your subject, making it so that they don’t even realise you are taking a photo. You will capture shots as if you are
right next to them. The next benefit of using a long lens is it throws the
background out of focus making your subject target.
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| Long Lens |
Avoid flash
Don’t kill the relaxed mood and joyful moment with the bright and startling
flash. Using a flash can unflattering shadows and emphasise paler skin tones giving visitors a washed out, pale
appearance. Besides, if everyone is
watching for flash then they are not giving you many opportunities for the
candid image. If you are aiming for candid shots try to photograph without the
flash. You can also increase your ISO setting or widen aperture. By doing this
you will be able to take well exposed photos in low light conditions. You can
achieve a shallow depth of field and focus more precisely on your subject
rather than on its surroundings.
Keep moving and use burst mode
A scene or facial expressions can change in the blink of the eye. The most
effective way to get the finest photo is by shooting in a continuous high mode
known as burst mode. By using continuous mode or shooting in bursts increase
your chance of getting the perfect shots as well as some amasing shots along
the way. If you think something great or worthy is about to happen, use burst
mode to ensure you capture the best moment. You are the one who has to move to
get the angle you want. So, do whatever
you need to do, try different angles and prospective, zoom in or take a wide for
your best candid shots.
For more ideas and tips to take
candid shots for your next event, Louise Bagger Photography will help you decide what makes powerful candid.
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