Handhold the camera at waist level. Do not raise it to your eye like a paparazzi. Use the flip-out screen. Walk behind them or beside them. Ask a question: "Are you excited to see Mrs. Johnson?" Their answer—hesitant, excited, or a shrug—is pure gold.
You cannot achieve HD candid footage by accident. You need a strategy. Here is the gear and settings guide for the perfect first-day shoot. First Day Of School 2 Candid-hd
To achieve "First Day Of School 2 Candid-hd" quality, you need to move fast. You don't have time to set up tripods or adjust studio lights. Handhold the camera at waist level