InterestingDivide157

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Self-conscious in public part 2 in c/photography@viewfinder.pro
Self-conscious in public part 2 in c/photography@viewfinder.pro
Self-conscious in public part 2 in c/photography@viewfinder.pro
Self-conscious in public part 2 in c/photography@viewfinder.pro
[โ€“] InterestingDivide157@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Yeah, I was just trying to be confident and smile if people noticed.

Self-conscious in public part 2 in c/photography@viewfinder.pro
[โ€“] InterestingDivide157@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

That actually makes sense. It's probably more difficult because I'm new to both recording myself and photography.

But even after a short time yesterday. I stood waiting at the traffic light, and it was obvious what I was doing, I just smiled and thought yeah I'm recording, and what ๐Ÿ˜….

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Self-conscious in public part 2 (alien.top)
 

I made this post the other day about being self-conscious in public.

Thanks for all of the advice, some really good ideas and words of encouragement!

So, today I decided to go into the city and try again.

I was recording with the gopro and taking pictures. I said before going out that my aim today was to go out, get used to people looking and probably feel a little awkward ๐Ÿ™ƒ.

Well the good news is I did it and I'm still alive. Through myself in at the deep end. I've been up, down the high street and round the Christmas market.

Downside I didn't get any pictures haha. Felt a little nervous to take them, even so my camera was mostly up ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ.

I think next time, I'll feel even more comfortable hopefully. Felt like I was rushing around a little day.

I'll maybe plan my walking route and have an intention of what to shoot or at least an idea (that was a suggestion previously).

Sorry to ramble, just wanted to share.

Self-conscious in public in c/photography@viewfinder.pro
[โ€“] InterestingDivide157@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

๐Ÿ‘ hadn't really thought about that.

Self-conscious in public in c/photography@viewfinder.pro
[โ€“] InterestingDivide157@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)

I'm just using a small 18-45 mm, so it's not too big.

Thanks for the advice. I'm going into town this week. I'm going to chill and get comfortable. See how I feel.

I like your suggestion of keeping the camera up after taking the photo. it makes it less obvious what you've taken a picture of.

Self-conscious in public in c/photography@viewfinder.pro
[โ€“] InterestingDivide157@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Think we just have to keep practising, and we'll get more confident with time.

Self-conscious in public in c/photography@viewfinder.pro
[โ€“] InterestingDivide157@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Good point. Next challenge, gain a friend ๐Ÿ˜….

Self-conscious in public in c/photography@viewfinder.pro
[โ€“] InterestingDivide157@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Thank you. I really like this idea! I'm going to attempt it this week, hopefully.

Self-conscious in public in c/photography@viewfinder.pro
[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.

Self-conscious in public in c/photography@viewfinder.pro
[โ€“] InterestingDivide157@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Thanks. I know that logically because that's similar advice to what I would tell someone, but I still have that silly feeling when I'm out.

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Self-conscious in public (alien.top)
 

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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Best photo editing software for beginer hobbyists in 2023? (alien.top)
 

I'm considering Afinity Photo 2 or the free route of gimp but open to others. I'm looking for some simple and clean, I don't plan on spending hours and hours editing, just yet.

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