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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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[โ€“] chunter16@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I'm actually glad I looked at this because you raise a good point.

I feel a little weird with cameras in my own neighborhood because I don't want my neighbors to think I'm spying on them. If you visit a place where you are literally a tourist or are you are participating in an event where people expect to be photographed, it's different.

[โ€“] InterestingDivide157@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I'm going to go to the city this week and see if I perform any better ๐Ÿคž.