How to become a candid photographer?

The graphite worker uses graphite as his medium, the sculptor's medium as clay, the blacksmith as iron, and so on. In this way, the photographer uses light and space. 

What is a photograph?

A photograph is a painting that is drawn by light throughout the space.

Photo by Samara Ratnayake

How to become "a candid photographer"?

If you seriously want to become a candid photographer, then you have to be more advanced than a tourist with a camera in hand. In other words, always try to be "a photo story creator" than someone who takes snapshots. Because even by accident, sometimes unexpected photos can be caught. But you should always make sure to give a professional feel to it, as the absolute handler of your gear.

Having said that, let's talk about some of the important tips;

• Tip #1: It is essential to have a great desire to take photos
  
  
• Tip #2: Choose a camera that is as light as possible
  
  
• Tip #3: Plan your destination in advance
  
  
• Tip #4: Narrate the photo you want to capture and be patient until the time comes
  
  
• Tip #5: It is important to have the courage to be free from anxiety

To begin with, let's talk in detail about the above five tips.

Tip #1: It is essential to have a great desire to take photos

If you start taking photos at the urging of your loved one, thinking that you should do revenge on your friend, you will no longer be able to stay with photos and fall in love with them. By the time you really decide to take a photo with a passion for photography, you will be able to go quite a long way with the photo. All the other experiences you encounter along the way will not feel like a nuisance but a taste.

Photo by Helena Lopes

When you go on a trip, when you are parked, when you are free at home, start observing what is happening around you. Take a good look at things. Once you get used to doing that, little by little you will start to see interesting frames. In these cases, you can use your mobile phone's camera to take photos, even if you do not have a good camera at first.

If you have children in your home, try to take photos of them. It can be easier and more fun than going out and taking photos in the middle of a large crowd on the road. It will be very helpful to get used to the camera.

Tip #2: Choose a camera that is as light as possible

Photo by Leigh Heasley

When you go somewhere to take photos, you have to carry your camera and walk all day. At times, you may not even be able to sit down until the session is over. For the above reason, it is possible to take advantage of a smaller and lighter camera. It will also help you to avoid being noticed by others. 

However, if you are a professional photographer, this situation may change. We'll talk about that later.

Tip #3: Plan your destination in advance

Photo by Vojta Kovarik

Whenever possible, you should try to capture photos with your camera. Then you can start capturing the streets. Instead of going straight to a random place, you can choose your destination in advance and, watch reviews of those who have been there before. 

If you can watch the videos they put on YouTube, you will be able to get a rough idea of ​​where you have decided to go. In addition, you can find out is there any law applicable to that place? It is important to pay attention to whether it is safe to take photos. This will save you time and increase your confidence.

Tip #4:   Narrate the photo you want to capture and be patient until the time comes

Photo by Samara Ratnayake

When you visit a place for the first time, take a few hours to explore the places of interest. It will be a great help if you get used to doing a few test shots for any pre-preparation about the frames you can capture.

There are also times when you have to be patient enough to go to selected places and capture the story as you wish. However, you need to make sure that everything is warm.

Tip #5:    It is important to have the courage to be free from anxiety

Photo by 李昂軒

Ultimately you need to build good faith in yourself above all else. Remember that you are often a stranger to outsiders. Not just a stranger but a stranger who came there to capture photographs. Everyone we meet may not want to take photos. Even so, you have to develop a good understanding of how to capture their photos. It may take some time. 

However, do not allow any reason to be ashamed or afraid to go to society and capture their photos. This may be the most important feature you need to become a candid photographer.