Fear of video cameras

Camera shyness is the desire to avoid being photographed or filmed. It is common for individuals who are camera-shy to fear public speaking, performing in front of an audience, and having one's picture taken by any type of camera or by video camera.

1. What is the fear of cameras called?
2. Is there a fear of cameras?
3. How do I get rid of my fear of cameras?
4. Is it normal to be camera shy?

What is the fear of cameras called?

Cameraphobia, the fear of being in front of a camera and having your pictures taken is not a new condition. While cameras were invented in the recent history, this condition has been in existence since the prehistoric days in the form of scopophobia; the fear of being stared at.

Is there a fear of cameras?

Scopophobia is the excessive fear of being watched. But even if you aren't excessively afraid of the camera, according to Harvard Business Review, humans are hardwired to kick into fight-or-flight mode when they're being watched.

How do I get rid of my fear of cameras?

Give yourself a reason.

Try motivating yourself by giving yourself a reason to step in front of the camera despite your fear. Remind yourself that photos capture memories of the times and the people most important to you. Remind yourself that your photos let you look back on times you enjoy.

Is it normal to be camera shy?

Feeling camera shy is very normal and completely natural. Perhaps you're the one always taking the photographs, and have hundreds of photographs of your children, but not many with you in them.