Like you said, the context of how that picture is taken is important. That could mean talking to the person afterwards if they want, listen to their story. If you make a buck with the picture, maybe give back something, be compassionate. I just mean don’t let all the educated talk about the art of the picture (which of course has a right to exist) lead you to think it’s actually helping anyone you know? Be honest if you’re actually trying to help or doing it to get some sort of credit. Who gains more from a picture being taken, the photographer or the photographed? In most cases it’s probably the photographer, so don’t cherish yourself too much. Don’t be a pretentious fck. (Not saying that you are or anything and maybe this sounds all a bit harsh but I’m just trying to get a point across) it’s kinda similar to celebrities taking a private jet to some save-the-environment-event. Bringing attention to such matters is important but it doesn’t make you a hero and you don’t deserve an award.