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.

  • Nick__Nightingale__@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    You have every right to be in public like everyone else. Decide on something to shoot and focus on that, (The color yellow, people with their mouths open, faces in inanimate objects, etc.). It takes up enough space in your mind that there is little space left to worry about what other people might think of you. I think Ralph Gibson calls it “A point of departure”, which is a great way to start on anything, instead of wandering around waiting for inspiration to hit.