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

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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