As mentioned in issue No: 9 on composition and framing, how you compose your photos is entirely up to you, as long as the end result does not distract the attention away from the main subject. The final photo from the previous page, I had intentionally included the out-of-focus face of another promoter in the foreground. Although it may look distracting to some, the photo also shows the atmosphere of her surroundings. A tighter shot would create even more distractions since the umbrella she was holding had partially blocked out her cap as well. A note when it comes to shooting candid photography, whether the photos are part of your travel shots or part of your assignments (freelance photography or photography courses), you should ask for their permission first before clicking, especially when such persons are within striking distance if he/she is not fond of having people snapping their photos candidly. This is true when you are in a foreign country, especially if it is of a hostile nation. If you are shooting with telephoto lenses, you can go ahead without worrying about permission. Unless those candid photos you have shot are intended for use in your own portfolio, holiday albums or strictly EDITORIAL purposes, shooting candid photography is not recommended if your intention is to use them for advertising. Any advertising campaigns where you see "examples" of candid photography being used are actually professional models paid to act in such fashion for those commercials. That's why you see most of the photos shown here are from events where candid photography is allowed, including those that are part of travel or photojournalism. Using candid photos for any publication to promote photographic techniques is all right as well. Happy shooting! Text and photos by Philip Chong. Copyright 1999 by Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd << Back to Main . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 .