Photographing other people can seem challenging for shy people, but it’s possible to overcome. Focus only on positive thoughts and why you want to take the picture. Get familiar with your camera so it is not distracting when it is time to shoot. Take a couple photos every day, starting with objects rather than people. Focus on the subject. Approach people with a smile and show genuine interest in what they are doing. They will be a lot less likely to say no. Take photos at social gatherings, build relationships, and put yourself out there.
Key Takeaways:
- Even creative gung-no people that adore taking pictures can run into a mental hurdle when it comes to snapping people pics.
- It is possible to emotionally connect with people subjects and thereby overcome that nosy-body feeling of being an annoying imposition.
- You can learn to concentrate only on the intimacy you have with your camera and with the pleasurable aspects of the picture-taking process.
“I photographed old rusty things, beaches, skies, mountains, and flowers, among other subjects – but never people.”
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