I love catching those spontaneous moments when people are just being themselves and going about their business. I’ve gotten some nasty reactions when photographing strangers, so I try to do it in a non-obtrusive way or with their permission. Here is a series of candids taken in Santa Monica and Venice, California.

She’s hot and she knows it. Venice, CA.

Working the crowd at the Venice Boardwalk.

A friendly arrest. Venice, CA.

Skate-dancing dude. Venice, CA.

Dudes chillin’ with their dogs. Venice, CA.

Walking and texting by the sea. Santa Monica Beach, CA.

Building a sand castle. Santa Monica, CA.

Showing off his athletic skills at Muscle Beach, Venice, CA.

Jamming. Venice, CA.

This entry is part of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: http://www.ceephotography.com/2013/10/01/cees-fun-foto-challenge-candid-shots/