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How do you get over public anxiety
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Public anxiety can be a daunting barrier, especially when it comes to expressing creativity through photography in shared spaces. The fear of judgment or confrontation can stifle your artistic pursuits and prevent you from fully enjoying your new camera and lenses. However, there are effective strategies to help you ease into public photography. By gradually acclimating yourself to these environments and embracing the experience, you can transform anxiety into confidence, allowing your passion for capturing beauty to flourish, even in bustling settings.
I have gotten a camera and lenses I like but never want to use them publicly. Like at parks or on the side of the road. It's just scary, what if people freak out and think I'm taking pictures of them. I suppose it's just I don't want to be confronted. But what are some ways to go about getting into somewhat public places to take pictures.
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