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Street photography can be intimidating — especially when you’re pointing a camera at strangers. But that fear is something you can overcome. In this video, I’ll share five things I’ve learned over 20 years as a professional photojournalist that have helped me build the confidence to photograph in public, deal with rejection, and become much more comfortable photographing strangers in public places. And hopefully, these lessons can help you overcome your own fears and become a more confident photographer.
In This Video:
00:00 Introduction
00:38 How to Build Up Your Confidence
03:30 Does Anyone Actually Care?
05:38 How to Blend In & Not Stand Out
07:33 Go Back Again & Again
09:28 Dealing with Rejection
12:59 Final Thoughts
For over 20 years I've worked as a professional photojournalist and filmmaker for clients including National Geographic, The Guardian and the Pulitzer Center. On this channel, I share practical lessons from my career to help photographers create more meaningful images through light, composition, moments, colour and visual storytelling.
If this video helped you see photography differently, I'd really appreciate it if you subscribed, liked the video, and shared it with another photographer who might enjoy it. Thank you ✊
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⭐ Join The Photographer's Studio – Improve your photography with structured courses, live mentoring from me, photo critiques, and a supportive community.
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📕 Download my FREE eBook: The Camera Doesn't Matter – Professional Secrets for the Amateur Photographer
gallagher-photo.com/learn
Street photography can be intimidating — especially when you’re pointing a camera at strangers. But that fear is something you can overcome. In this video, I’ll share five things I’ve learned over 20 years as a professional photojournalist that have helped me build the confidence to photograph in public, deal with rejection, and become much more comfortable photographing strangers in public places. And hopefully, these lessons can help you overcome your own fears and become a more confident photographer.
In This Video:
00:00 Introduction
00:38 How to Build Up Your Confidence
03:30 Does Anyone Actually Care?
05:38 How to Blend In & Not Stand Out
07:33 Go Back Again & Again
09:28 Dealing with Rejection
12:59 Final Thoughts
For over 20 years I've worked as a professional photojournalist and filmmaker for clients including National Geographic, The Guardian and the Pulitzer Center. On this channel, I share practical lessons from my career to help photographers create more meaningful images through light, composition, moments, colour and visual storytelling.
If this video helped you see photography differently, I'd really appreciate it if you subscribed, liked the video, and shared it with another photographer who might enjoy it. Thank you ✊
—
➡️ Share your photos with me inside The Photographer's Studio gallagher-photo.com/the-photographers-studio
🔔 Subscribe here:
youtube.com/@SeanGallagherPhotographer?sub_confirmation=1
💬 Question for you: Have you tried any of the techniques in this video? Which one worked for you?
🌐 Website: gallagher-photo.com
📷 Instagram:
instagram.com/sean_gallagher_photo
📘 Facebook:
facebook.com/sean.gallagher.photographer.filmmaker
