The simplest approach is to just ask them if it is ok to take their photograph. Many people will be thrilled, provided it is in good taste and does not invade their private space. Some people will request an explanation regarding how the images will be used, the websites or businesses represented, and request a business card.   There are several ways to photograph strangers without requiring consent and still create great content that speaks to the viewer: ᐅ Take pictures from behind to avoid identification of the subject. ᐅ Subjects form a small part of the total image and cannot be easily identified ᐅ Silhouettes of people with distracting photographic elements ᐅ Subjects are far away and form a small part of the total image ᐅ A long exposure creates images of people in motion, making them unidentifiable ᐅ People photographed in shadows with the centerpiece of the image illuminated