I've always been interested in Street Photography, but I've never really done any. I've read numerous articles and threads with people explaining their methods, tips, tricks, etc.. Common advice is to shoot as if you're doing nothing wrong, and be honest with people about what your doing. Well, that's my problem. I don't know why I want to shoot strangers in public. I just find it interesting. If someone where to ask, I wouldn't know what to say. I suspect that most people don't ask or don't care, but I would feel better if I understood it and could explain it.
So, my question to all the street photographers out there is this: How do you explain, to yourself and to your subjects, why you want to take photos of strangers?
Thanks,
Paul