Nikki Key -- Blind Photography

Above are two examples of "blind photography."  The photographers simply happened to capture a picturesque moment, in which the subjects were unaware they were even being photographed.  I think they capture the candidness and beauty of the moment, especially since both are of children at play.

I also like how the top photograph is in black and white, which I believe adds to the action of the splashing water.  In black and white, it is clearly draws in your eye, whereas if it were in color, some of the drama of the effect may have been lost.  In contrast, the photograph below it beautifully portrays the sunset in a warm bathe of color.

Comparatively, this is obviously a very posed shot for the cover of Vogue Italia, in which the model stares directly at the camera.  Her eye contact adds a dramatic flair to the photograph, and is well accented by the "bold and bright" colors of her outfit, especially the bright orange jacket.