40 Thought-Provoking Candid Photography Examples and Tutorials

Candid photography is technique of taking photos of realistic scenes and actions as they happen. Put it the other way, candid shots are natural photos of people in realistic scenarios as opposed to well-choreographed ones. Being a product of natural setting, candid photography, by its very name, captures the drama and the real emotion felt by the characters at the moment.

So here in this article, you will find some of the candid images that suggest or tell stories not only due to the actions of the subjects, but also because of the unspoken state of mind and emotion as can be observed on their facial expressions and etc. Also, we are including some tips, tutorials and resources on how to capture dramatic candid photos. Further, it would be great if you see some crowd surfing photos as they are also embodiments of how awesome candid photography can be in its pure, unadulterated, unscripted and wild form. Enjoy!

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All in the family

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Unwanted

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Having fun with water

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The shark

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Candid Wedding Party Photo

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Red Means …. Go

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So dude… check this out

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Nothing better to do…

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Praises

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Book with no Words

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Candid

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the back alley

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sometimes there’s more music in your life than you’d remembered

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Untitled

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Hello, Delicious

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What a Strange, Beautiful World

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life through the lens

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sounds of another time

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Should I Stay Or Should I Go

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Street Photography – Boulder

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Candid Photography

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Easy Rider…

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Friends

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Fun in the Sun

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Nowhere Man

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rainy night in Patong

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U-Bahn

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Street Shots

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Thug Life

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Siena

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What happened?

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The Conversation

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Double Dutch Nuns

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Walking Home from Church

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The Clock #2

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street candid

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But dad…..

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Snow Angel

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an old parisian

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Candid Photography Tutorials, Tips and Resources

• 11 Tips for Better Candid Photography by Darren Rowse
• 3 Basic Rules for Great Candid Photography by Photoblazr
• 5 Candid Photography Tips For Shooting From The Hip by Photoble
• Photography tutorial: How to take candid photographs of people

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Sonny M. Day

Sonny M. Day is a passionate SEO and web design enthusiast who loves photography, mountain climbing, snorkeling and dirt bike riding.