Fran Welch wrote: I just got started in photography last year, my husband bought me a Canon 5d Mark III camera as a gift after I complained that I had no hobbies. I love the picture making process, even though I'm not that good yet. But where I really have a tough time is taking photos in public. I always feel so awkward, like everyone is looking at me because I have this big camera. Which is why when I go out shooting, I'm by myself with no one around.
Sometimes I won't take a photo because this gets the best of me.
Do most feel this way when getting started? How do you get past this? It's really uncomfortable for me at times and I'm not sure how to get past this?
Fran Welch wrote: So when you say take a beginner photography course, does online count?
Also, I think I get your vibe, in Nike's famous tag, 'Just do it'. My husband has been telling me too. I know I need to get out and just do it.
KCook wrote: Through a honking huge camera bag over your shoulder and everyone will assume you are a pro. Then just act like a pro.
There should be local "photowalks", with other shooters. Check on Facebook and/or Meetup.
Kelly
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