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Self-conscious in public (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by InterestingDivide157@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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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.

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[–] AblationaryPlume@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Try and condition yourself to caring more about getting the photo than to what people might be thinking about you. Unless someone actually comes up to you and starts talking about what you're doing, no-one really cares. The only thing I think about now when I'm out shooting in a public place is getting the best shot possible. I've started using an old TLR film camera for a street project. I'm literally there in one location for minutes, setting the exposure, framing up the shot etc all while people are walking around me and in front of what I'm shooting. I couldn't give a ***k. It's very liberating, as I'm not the most confident of individuals. As other people and you yourself have said, the more you do it the less of a ***k you'll give. We've all been there - get out and enjoy it. It also really helps if you are very familiar with your equipment, so you can get set up, get the shot and get out quickly.

[–] InterestingDivide157@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Thanks, very helpful.