Many photographers have a psychological inhibition about photographing people, frequently because they feel it would be presumptuous or that they would be imposing on their subjects. When contemplating taking photos of a person, shut negative thoughts out of your mind and focus on positive ones, especially those related to why you want to photograph that specific person in the first place and what your goal or vision for the project is. You should also prepare ahead of time in such a way that you’ll feel familiar and comfortable with both your camera and your subject.
Key Takeaways:
- To get over shyness, photographers can start out avoiding taking pictures of people.
- Shy photographers must use their camera as a way to help them overcome their insecurities.
- Communicating to subjects is another key way to help overcome shyness while getting aesthetically pleasing results.
“I photographed old rusty things, beaches, skies, mountains, and flowers, among other subjects – but never people.”