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@jack I like capturing these moments as well, I believe the best ones are when people arnt possing

@Gaby @jack couldn't agree more. this is my favorite type of photography. I actually avoid taking photos when people are posing.

@pcora @Gaby I grew up with "Say cheese!" but now I say "Stop smiling!" :)

@jack @pcora same here, I dont do that to my daughter's often times, they poose when they see the camera, I take the picture, then I make a silly face to them, they make a silly face back and that's the picture that most likely will make it to wherever I share pictures, or the ones of them walking out of the frame or when don't even know I am taking a picture

@Gaby that is a pretty clever idea! I will use it in the future!

@maique @jack I remember when Annie Leibovits published a book of personal photos, one reiewer was a little bemused that many looked, technically, like anyone could have taken them. I learned around that time that when Annie does one of her professional portraits, she might have a staff of up to 50 people. I'll take the available light in the moment almost every time.

@jack i prefer candid shots of moments too, but people, even family members, have gotten much more sensitive about having their picture taken... because of a few confrontations i have pretty much given up on that...

@cliffordbeshers Right! Totally different goals. I'm planning a series of more formal portraits of extended family next year and those will be very setup and posed