10 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography – MakeUseOf

Newcomers to street photography may feel anxiety and fear at the prospect of photographing strangers in public spaces. But once overcome, photographing ordinary moments in extraordinary ways can be a joy as well as a passion. Such is the magic of street photography! In this article, we’ll explore 10 of the many ways to overcome your fear as you begin your street photography adventures. 1. Use a Journaling App Journaling may seem like an unlikely candidate for this list, but many creative people find it positively influencing their lives. In fact, there are digital journal apps to help boost your mental health. Street photographers may find it helpful to write down what makes them wary about photographing people in public. In the long run, this may prove beneficial, especially if you set goals as part of the process. You can include other things in your journal related to street photography, like places you’d like to visit and photographers that you’d like to emulate. If you enjoy writing in general, journaling may be your ticket to help overcome your fear and improve your street photography. 2. Small Cameras Attract Less Attention If you’ve ever lugged around a DSLR camera and shot…
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