Ep. 3: How Not to Be That Jerk With a Camera

Mar 5, 2018

Today your no-bullsh*t podcast about being a blogging nomad asks:

"How Do I Document Without Being an A**hole?"

Ever come across shareable moments, reach for your camera, and suddenly get hit by a wave of "“UGH, obnoxious tourist” shame?

Can't stand the thought of being that person with a selfie-stick?

Ever ask yourself:

• What's the point?  There are a million photos of this on the internet.
• Am I giving up living in the moment?
• Am I missing a chance to capture good content?
• Can I enjoy an experience AND document it?
• Am I ruining things for people around me?
• Should I apologize for taking pictures?
• Is there a way to capture cultural performances without being a total a**hole? (spoiler alert: there is!)

This episode is for you!

Links to references made in the podcast:

• Berna's article about representation: Brown Girl You Belong

 

Timestamp Navigation:

• 1:38
  How Berna feels when attempting to document her travels
• 3:34
  Jema reveals why taking photos can feel icky (but doesn't have to!)
• 5:01
  What Jema does (and recommends you do!) if it feels weird taking photos or videos
• 6:32
  Berna reveals the worst case scenario she fears when she's nervous about taking photos.
• 7:38
  What Jema used to do when she felt weird about taking photos. what she does now, and how people react
• 9:13
  Why Jema hates selfie-sticks... it's probably not what you think.
• 9:46
  Why your photo matters, even though it's being captured by thousands of other people.
• 12:48
  A quote about your responsibility to do what you can to impact those around you
• 14:09
  Jema's answer to being in the moment vs. being distracted by thoughts about "production value."
• 15:56
  A homework recommendation for getting rid of worrying about what other people think
• 16:49
  How Berna couldn't bring herself to take photos of cultural performers - especially having been one.
• 18:44
  Jema's two stories - one she loved, one she hated - about people taking photos of her
• 20:48
  How you can take cultural photos... and feel good about it!
• 22:01
  What Berna gave herself for homework from the episode (You can do it with her!)
• 23:44
  What Berna wants to talk about next week
• 24:07
  Bern'a homework results from last week
• 25:43
  How listeners can get their Ticket 2 Blog fix between episodes
• 26:19
  What Berna is most dreading in her nomad life this week
• 26:44
  What Jema is most dreading in her life

 

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