It is an all-knowing fact, with all the social media circulating around us, candid photos are the most wanted type of pic that people want of themselves. Everyone wants to have that obliviously good, “I look really cute but I’m unaware of it” pic.
There’s something about a candid photo that people find so intriguing. It emanates a chill and true vibe. Perhaps the reason it has become the most sought out type of photo is that it gives a glamorous sneak peek into people’s lives. This is a style, I can admit, I love to look for when scrolling on Instagram or Facebook.
Being a photographer, I get asked numerous times how do you take a good photo, or can you take a photo of me like all the ones on Insta. I will take anyone’s photo because I love doing it, but if you are on your own I have a few tricks and ideas that you can add to your photo to make it “radically cool”. Some people think they will never be able to take a photo as cool as the social media stars, WRONG! All you need is yourself and your eclectic style.
1. Baseball CAPS
These are the best for candid photos. I wear mine too much. A hat, in general, adds a shroud of mystery, a twinkle in the eyes, to your photos. The way you peer out from the hat adds such coolness and style to your photo. And plus, if
2. Food
One of my favorite props to model with and take photos of is undoubtedly food because it always looks good and is something everyone wants. People will be messaging you where did you get that donut or waffle covered in ice cream? By modeling with it, you make it look even more desirable. I wrote an entire article last year on how I make eating food look luxurious, trust me, it’s not hard.
3. Mirror selfies are just so in.
Another way to take an envious candid photo is mirror selfies. They are easy to take and are perfect for capturing the vibe of the moment. When you’re taking a trip to the bathroom just snap and quick pic and there ya go!
4. I've said it before and I'll say it again, WHITE WALLS
There are no words to describe how perfect a solid white wall can make everyone look so good.
5. Car pics
Sometimes the best place for photos is often the last place you would think of. Every time I take pics in the car they turn out great because you are capturing such a quick and personal moment as candid as you can get. Just blast the music and sing in the car while your friend snaps pics of you. The flash adds that editorial vogue look that is 100 percent so chill.