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Speed and flexibility are critical when you cannot control the lighting or the subject's movement.

: Keep it fast (e.g., 1/250s or higher) to freeze motion and avoid blur from spontaneous movements. cpandcandidpics

: In changing light, use an ISO between 400 and 1600 (or Auto ISO) to ensure your shutter speed stays fast enough. Creating "Staged Candids" Speed and flexibility are critical when you cannot

Sometimes you need the look of a candid photo but have a limited timeframe. You can prompt subjects to look natural with these "staged candid" ideas: Candid Photography Techniques and Composition Feedback Creating "Staged Candids" Sometimes you need the look

: Holding the camera to your eye signals that a photo is coming. Instead, "shoot from the hip" by holding the camera at waist level and using a tilting screen to frame the shot discreetly.

: Lenses like an 85mm or 135mm allow you to stay out of a subject's personal space, making them less likely to notice the camera and act self-consciously.

: A wide aperture (low f-stop like f/1.8 or f/2.8) helps isolate the subject from distracting backgrounds by creating a soft blur.