The Beauty of Candid Photography

Capturing real life moments helps preserve the joy you wish to remember

Photo by Walter Rhein

When it comes to taking pictures of my family, I prefer to try and capture real moments rather than artificial poses. I don’t like going into a studio and watching as my children struggle to put on natural looking smile. I prefer a real smile with a twinkle in the eye that reflects their true and immediate emotions.

I took the above photo of my daughter on a family trip to Big Falls in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The area is a city park with a small waterfall that is perfect for swimming, building sand castles, or simply relaxing in the sun. The expression on my daughter’s face captures both her happiness in the moment, and is a true reflection of her joyful personality.

Fujifilm FinePix XP120

The camera I used to get this shot is a Fujifilm FinePix XP120. It’s a completely waterproof digital camera that I purchased as a back-up camera for family vacations. I actually purchased a refurbished camera off Amazon and spent less than $80 if my memory serves me right.

My wife is from Peru, and we try to take a trip to South America every year. However, this year, we have been unable to travel due to the Coronavirus. In Peru, near Machu Picchu, there are thermal…