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.

  • nelix707@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Unless if tou are out there harassing people the brutal truth is you’re just not that important to other people and the separate lives they are living.

    Now while that might sound like I’m having a go I’m not, if you really think about it there is totally freedom in this belief. As long g as you’re not infringing on others nobody cares, if they do that’s on them not you.

    Enjoy photography 📸

    • InterestingDivide157@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      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.