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If your feed’s been filled with people running toward the camera, laughing uncontrollably, and somehow looking amazing while doing it — you’ve seen the Candid Photo Trend.
This viral TikTok moment is all about getting the perfect natural-looking photo with your besties. It’s fun, easy, and way less awkward than stiff posing. Here’s how to try it for yourself (and how to level it up with a few quick edits).
What’s the Candid Photo Trend that Goes Viral on TikTok?
Source from @anjel murphy ft sahm
It started with this viral line: “Apparently if you walk like this you get the perfect candid photo (wait til the end)”
The idea? You and your friends put your arms around each other, start walking (or galloping) toward the camera, and laugh like you’re having the best time ever. Someone films the whole thing, and you grab a screenshot or burst shot of that one magic moment where everything just works.
It looks spontaneous, and it kind of is.
How to Do this Trend?
Source from @Agency Twenty Three
No fancy setup needed. Just follow these steps:
- 1. Grab your friends
- 2. Pick a good spot
- 3. Put your arms around each other
- 4. Start walking, galloping, or jumping (and laughing real hard!)
- 5. Use burst mode or record a video
- 6. Add the caption if you’re posting on TikTok
Two or more makes it feel more natural (and funnier).
Go somewhere open with nice lighting — like a park, rooftop, or beach.
Around the shoulder or waist, whatever feels comfy.
Don’t look at the camera — look at each other, look up, act silly. The more natural, the better.
Set your phone on a tripod or have someone else film. Later, screenshot your favorite frame.
“Apparently if you walk like this you get the perfect candid photo (wait til the end)”
Make Your Candid Shot Even Better with YouCam Perfect
Once you've captured your favorite frame—or if someone blinked and ruined an otherwise great shot—you can use YouCam Perfect to fix it effortlessly while keeping the carefree vibe.
Here's how:
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- Tap "Photo Edit" and upload your photo
- Locate "AI Retake" in the menu bar
- Choose a photo where you look your best
- Let AI fix the picture with your best-looking expression
#2 Open Blinked Eyes using "AI Replace"
Upload your group photo and find "AI Replace" feature. Use a brush to paint over your eyes and type the prompt: "open eyes". Then the AI will do the rest for you!
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Other Easy Edits to Try:
- Object Remover: Got someone walking through the background? One tap and it’s gone.
- AI Enhance: In case the jumping movements make the picture quality unstable, can also try the AI Enhance to clear up your shot
- AI Lighting: Want to fix the lighting because the shot is overexposed? AI Lighting can fix that!
One Last Tip: Show the Bloopers
Don’t be afraid to include the fails — the moments where someone trips, or you all burst out laughing. That’s part of the charm, and people love seeing the behind-the-scenes.
Final Thought
This trend is the perfect excuse to hang out with friends, be silly, and get a genuinely great photo out of it. And with YouCam Perfect, you can turn that funny moment into something even more.
