It is expected that some people are shy when it comes to being photographed, but sometimes the photographer has the same issue. In fact, some great photographers avoid taking pictures of people exactly for that reason. There is definitely a feeling of intrusion and fear of disturbing. When approaching a human subject, focus on things that attracted you to that person and adopt a positive attitude. Repetition is the best way to get rid of the unpleasant feeling, and the more you do it the more comfortable you will feel.
Key Takeaways:
- If you are shy around people then it can be hard to connect with the people that you are photographing.
- Start thinking positive instead of negative until it becomes automatic when you are photographing.
- You will want to make sure you are good with the camera too, the confidence in your work will make all the difference.
“I used this camera to photograph my brother’s band, playing an outdoor gig when I was 17. These 12 exposures filled my first roll of film.”
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