Taking great candid photos that tell a story can be quite a challenge. Timing the shot perfectly plays a major role in determining if the photograph is going to be a memorable one. Luck plays a role too, and more often that not, it will take many attempts to capture a candid portrait you consider worthwhile.
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If you have tried your hand at photographing candid portraits and haven't had success at it yet or if you'd like to learn more about it, we have put together five free guides on the topic. Do check them out.
Storytelling is the single most impactful skill that can make your work stand out from the rest. If you'd like to know how to tell a story with a photograph, take a look at Kent DuFault's guide on effective storytelling.

1. Getting More Interesting Candid Shots
2. Child Candid Photography
3. Going Candid
4. Photographing Strangers
5. Short Guide to Portrait Photography
Get Better at Storytelling Through Photography
We often come across photographs that convey a story so effectively that we can't help but keep looking at them. If you'd like to understand what photographic storytelling is and learn how to instill the ‘story element' into a photograph that you want to capture, make sure to check out the guide Effective Storytelling With Photography over at Photzy.
