Candid photography is a genre of photography that captures the candid, unposed moments of people in public places.

Candid photographers are often able to capture the true essence of their subjects, which can be seen through their unguarded expressions and natural body language. Some candid photographers go so far as to blur their subjects’ faces or otherwise obscure their identities for privacy reasons.

Candid photography can range from capturing everyday life in public spaces to documenting social or political unrest. It is often a form of street photography like here in Nashville, but it can also be used in other contexts such as photojournalism or portraiture.