I’ve recently got my first camera. I mainly want to document what’s around me

I like the idea of doing some pov style videos (with gopro and camera) and taking pictures. Street photography, I guess.

The thing is, when I’m using it, I feel really self-conscious. Like the whole world is watching and noticing me. I know this is ridiculous because if I saw someone, I wouldn’t even think twice about them.

I’ve only really attempted this around where I live because I thought that would be easier, but when I think about it now, this might be making it harder vs. if I went into my nearest city.

Think about attempting my nearest city tomorrow. My thinking is that in a city, people are more busy, more used to people doing random shit, etc.

My conclusion is that I just need to keep attempting and putting myself out there, and I’ll get used to it eventually.

Any advice would be great.

  • mentaldrummer66@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’m really bad for this too (doesn’t help that i always seem to choose massive lenses when shooting out and about) and often get super nervous when shooting on the street. I’ve found that when I’m taking photos on the street I like to find somewhere to take photos first and then hang around there for a while, keeping my camera either, and wait for someone or something interesting to come into frame.

    I’ve also found keeping my camera up even after taking the photo helps make it look like I’m taking photos of something other than the person in my frame.