Overcoming the Awkwardness of Street Photography

How to shoot strangers respectfully, build confidence, and stay true to the story

Street photography is beautiful, raw, and unfiltered. But if you’ve ever hesitated to raise your camera — unsure whether you’re intruding or just afraid of being noticed — you’re not alone.

I’ve been there. We all have.

In this post, I want to share the practical techniques and mindset shifts that helped me overcome those nerves and embrace the streets with confidence.

Street photography is one of the most honest and raw forms of artistic expression. It’s a way to freeze fleeting moments, tell untold stories, and immortalise the soul of a place.

But—if we’re honest—it can also feel incredibly awkward.