To be more specific as time passed I’ve noticed a shift in the way I approach street photography, in the earlier days I’d be more open to photograph people on the streets and while I still do, I’ve adjusted to taking photos from more of a distance or ideally from angles where their faces aren’t directly in the frame. Feels a bit weird at times because you’d think that as you shoot more you get comfortable with these scenarios. Maybe it’s a form of growth to respect peoples personal space, a bit more but I also just prefer that look. I don’t think there is a right or wrong way to handle street photography but curious to hear what others have experienced over time.
My approach changed wildly when I moved from the US to Germany when it became apparent how different the culture is about privacy rights in public spaces. Add that my German is spotty at best, so I can’t easily explain/defend what and why I am doing what I am doing. I still take street photos, sure, but I am hyper aware of making sure that the people remain anonymous, if there even are people present. Also, my portrait work got even more intimate and precious - sometimes I wait months before I ever make a photo of the person I want to document.