candid

Etymology

From Latin candidus (“white”).

adj

1. Impartial and free from prejudice.
   He knew not where to look for faithful advice, efficient aid, or candid judgement. 1884, Washington Irving, The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
   21 January 2018, Oli Smith, in The Sunday Express Asked about the Brexit vote, the candid president told Marr: «I am not the one to judge or comment on the decision of your people.»
2. Straightforward, open and sincere.
   1871, unknown translator, Jules Verne (original), A Journey To The Center Of The Earth My candid opinion was that it was all rubbish!
3. Not posed or rehearsed.
   Will the introduction of supplementary flash or flood intrude on a candid picture situation or ruin the mood? 2002, Popular Photography

noun

1. A spontaneous or unposed photograph.
   His portraits looked stiff and formal but his candids showed life being lived.