The moment people see a lens pointed at them, they stiffen up. To get a true candid, keep your camera or phone at hip level or use a zoom lens from a distance. The goal is to capture the interaction, not the person looking at the camera. 2. Focus on the Action
The grill is the heart of the event. Capture the "Grill Master" in their element—the flare-up of the flames, the flip of a burger, or the concentrated look as they check the internal temperature. In HD, the smoke creates a beautiful, cinematic atmosphere that adds depth to the shot. 3. Seek Out the "In-Between" Moments
Once you’ve captured your shots, don’t let them sit in your cloud storage. Because these photos represent real life, they make for incredible physical prints. A high-definition candid shot of the whole family laughing around a picnic table is the kind of art that deserves a frame on the mantle.