| I do some work for a local web site where my assignments are to go to public events and happenings and take what I call "smile shots". I ask people if I can take their picture then hand them a card directing them to where they can see the collection of pictures on a web site for the local newspaper.
I was not too surprised the first few times you would get the tough guys that, when asked if I can take your picture they reply with "I don't like having my picture taken." Ooo. Stop you are scaring me. What are you hiding out from the police there cool guy. But that's fine.
I usually get a few more spontaneous shots of people when they are off guard and not looking at the camera as well as doing the assignment of "smile for the camera" images to drive people to the web site. |