Taking photos of people fall in to two categories.  They are either portraits or candids.

Portraits are the shots when your subjects are in poses.While the candids are when your subject is doing things naturally.

I would like to focus on taking shots that are candid.This form of photography is an art form, and if you take these few steps, you will be happy with your work.  This is from my experience as a San Diego Photographer.

First off you don't want to obtrusive.  Most candid shots you take of course are going to be people going about their business, but the secret to taking a great shot like that is to make sure they are unaware of the shot.

Because a lot of times, if they happen to notice you, the essence of capturing that unguarded shot will be gone.So make every effort to ensure they are not aware of the camera. 

Another consideration is the setting or the environment.When you take candid shots, where you take them plays an important role.  You want the candid shot to capture the subject and their setting as naturally as possible.It's that setting
whether it is their work, their house, or the street they are walking, helps tell a story of your subject's life.  This is especially important if you are going to be taking shots as a Wedding Photographer San Diego.

A third step you can do is to learn to anticipate behavior. An important part of taking candid shots of people acting naturally is to know what your subject may do next in a given situation.

This will be beneficial to you if you are trying to catch a particular moment because you will be ready rather than miss the shot.Knowing their reactions and anticipating it so you can capture it on film is all about anticipation.

Finally, always be looking for those times when a person may express their emotions.Because if you think about it, when you take these photos, the main thing is trying to capture their emotions in these shots.

Take a look at what your subject is doing and think about whether or not it's a moment that will express an emotion.Such as impatience shown in an expression at a stoplight.Or a joyful emotion displayed at an event.All moments in time give you the opportunity to truly capture an emotion.  Being prepared for those moments will help you capture and tell that story in that moment of time.

Taking candid shots is definitely an art form.Especially if you really want your candid photos to tell a story. Following these few simple steps will help you be on the road of capturing as many storytelling moments as possible as a photographer.