The Story Behind the Shot

[Fred Ragland]

Michael's example of street shooting, woman with head covered, is an excellent example of what a knowledgeable photojournalist with an excellent eye can produce on the street.  Those of us who are becoming interested in street shooting can benefit from the story behind the shot if you, Michael, have the time to share it with us.  

For example, how did you decide

     what to shoot?   What value was at work...impact, timeliness, oddity, conflict, beauty, etc.?
     where to position yourself?
     what dof, iso, etc. to use?
     whether to reveal yourself before the shot?
     whether to ask permission before or after the shot?
     what public use to make of the shot?
     whether to sell the image and if a signed model release was needed?