Do you ever consider the ethics of street photography? I mean, here was this man who was simply getting a haircut. I doubt if he could have imagined that this rather intimate moment would end up being seen by people from across the globe. I wonder if he would mind. But I didn't stop to ask; I simply took the photo and kept going. The question is: Did I violate his privacy?

This is a thorny question for most street photographers, one we each answer in our own unique ways. As for me, I prefer to take a photo without the subject being aware I am doing so. But after having taken the photo, I generally go up to the person--if at all possible--tell them I took it, and ask if they would mind my putting it up online. If they're OK with that--which most people are--I give them my business card that has my name, PBase web address, email addy, and cell phone number printed on it. I say that if they email me, I'll send them a copy. In the case of a child, I'm reluctant to post their picture online without first getting their parent's permission. But this is not a hard-and-fast rule with me. I have been known to post photos of adults and children without their knowing anything about it...as I did today.

So how do you handle this issue?