A fork of Rural Dictionary
An adjective to describe a person that dislikes having their photo taken, usually due to low self-esteem and thinking they are unattractive.
Ashley tried to take a photo of Emma, but she's too Camera-Shy and hid her face with her jacket.
When you think you're ugly and don't want to be captured for continuous scrutiny
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when you are new to the porn industry and you are insecure about being naked on camera
"that girl was camera shy on her debut porno"
"That guy was camera shy about his small penis being on video"