Asking permission to take someone’s photograph

Ask permission

When photographing people, especially while in countries with different cultures and languages, it can be hard to communicate. In certain countries if you photograph someone you are not ‘supposed’ to photograph, it can get ugly and it can be insulting.  So out of respect you should always ask permission. ??I think of it this way. You see this interesting face of an elder person, great wrinkles and expression. Now think of this as your grandmother. Would you want some stranger from another country snapping photographs of her? You get the idea,

I will be heading to Mexico on Thursday for Semana Santa, Holy week. https://charlottebell.com/tears-from-the-crown-of-thorns/
This is the most important religious event of the year in MX. There are two major processions on Holy Friday. I have been so embarrassed in the past to see some idiot jumping in front of the casket of Jesus and snapping flash photos in the face of the mourners. Talk about the ugly American. Be very respectful in other countries. Ask at your hotel about customs for photography.