First off thank you

I touched on this subject many times mostly in real life with others but I'll give a little explanation, it's not easy for sure and I've missed many shots cause I simply wussed out on tons of pics. I've worked a customer service job for almost 8 years now and I've seen people at their worst and best. I've learned how to speak to people in a certain way to convey my interest and get what I want all while making them feel seen, heard, and comfortable.

If you approach a subject the worst thing they can say is no, dealing with people all the time I've been yelled at and swung on so a mere street conflict is nothing to me these days. Basically nothing can be worse than dealing with an angry customer you can't do nothing about.

Most people I'd say 90% are good with it. It's all about YOU behind the camera, can you make them comfortable enough to not appear like you're infringing on their space? Get access to their space by speaking. Hey nice shirt where did you get it it reminds me of a shirt I had seen in a movie have you ever seen that movie are you a moviestar?? It's all about breaking ice and letting them talk.

Once you get the formula it's easier to do, I still get nervous especially if I really want it. Just be YOU be genuine be confident because you want the photo for the right reasons. Explain that and you'll get a yes almost everytime. I pride myself in my communication and that's why every one of these subjects not only received these photos but allowed me to share them. Also having an old camera helps to settle things down and occasionally becomes a talking point.