Rosebolt said:
Before you go, get it clear in your head what it is you want to take pictures of, that way you'll have a goal. Knowing that if you'll achieve that goal, you can take a little step higher next time, or the time after, or after that, depending on your preference of pace. It'll be easier to motivate yourself as well.
Also, remember that there are quite some people who like to make alot of pictures of their breakfast and upload it all over the net, claiming to be a proffesional photographer. You can think of them as "silly."
Thank you for the tips. Yeah, it's good to have goal, makes things easier. Those food photos are kind of silly, especially Instagram ones...
Just have to be brave, I guess.
duff said:
lonelyfairy said:
Does anyone take photos here? I just got a new camera for graduation gift and... Yeah, a new ''problem'' appeared. I can't go out and shoot with it. I fear that people would look at me with silly faces ''what is she doing?'' etc. What I should do? :/
I take photo's. I know what you mean, it can be a bit awkward.
I've taken some shots and somebody has walked into the shot. Nobody has really said anything. I think it's pretty obvious what you are doing. I get 'advice' every now and again. It can be an 'ice breaker', a way to start a conversation with someone. If your in a tourist type place then it's pretty normal. I sometimes take shots and use strangers to enhance the shot. Nobody has said anything or complained or punched me in the face ! (yet)
I would go out, find a quiet place and take some photo's. Just a few to build your confidence up. Simple shots of buildings or tree's. And then progress to more complicated ones. !
Good Luck !
Thank you, too. Quiet place sounds a good place to start with. Lots of nature here where I live, some quiet forest would be nice.
It would be nice to take photos of people, someday. But long way to go for that...