candid
3
5.0
- noun
- /ˈkændɪd/
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foto espontánea
- To obtain these delightful candids (these children are taught it is too vain to "pose" for a photo), the photographer needs some degree of humor, charm, consideration, and patience to bring out the unique qualities of the subjects.
Examples
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We had a 'friend of a friend' shoot photos for us and only ended up with a bunch of candids.
Blog text (25) -
Instead of still life with a view camera, shoot candids on the street, etc.
Academic text (1994) -
And this is my favorite candid of me and my RecipeBoy.
Blog text (32) -
And for me, it's all about the candid, non posed, non like sat there, like smiling kind of pictures.
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As Marty's assistant, her job is to shoot the less conventional moments, what they call in this business the "candids."
Fiction book (1992) -
I get a list and make sure that I get some cute shots of people and many candids. I use a longer lens so they are unaware I am watching them.
Blog text (25) -
I shoot a lot of race cars, shots of the drivers, and countless candids of behind-the-scenes in the paddock.
Blog text (32) -
The photographer captured a beautiful candid of the children playing in the park.
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She loved how the candid showed her friends laughing and having a great time.
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Looking through the album, I found a delightful candid where everyone was caught off guard.
Synonyms
61
3.1
A quick informal photo taken with a phone or small camera
1
8.2
A quick picture taken to show a happy moment
Compounds
How Natural
Surface Forms
Etymology
Candids are informal photos and the name comes from the adjective candid, which comes from Latin candidus 'white' or 'bright'. Because 'white' stood for honesty and naturalness, candids capture real, unposed moments.