Get on Google and look for reviews on apartment complexes. You’ll almost certainly find negative reviews and the response from the property management company. Treat your angry subjects like this. Apologize, show remorse and move one. Who cares if it’s not honest. You should deescalate the situation, not amplify it.

It’s good to think like this if and when confronted by someone. Instead of lashing out and becoming defensive, calmly explain what you’re doing like you’re the CEO of a street photography company. Your business rely on the customer and their understanding of your craft. Bad public relations leads to failure and regret. Don’t regret your hostile response. Even if your calm demeanor fails you, you’ve still acted respectfully in the public sphere.

Anyplace with sunny weather year round. This allows you to stay productive everyday and fight the de motivation that doom and gloom brings.

No eye contact. Don’t work the scene, no corner camping. Take photos in a smooth motion with no sudden movements. Shoot blind. Keep walking. Snap and move.

It’s the best thing you can do for your street photography. Perfection is no longer the goal. Anything goes.