First, thanks for such a great comment. It is weird always, no kidding, that never seems to go away. Two best tricks: 1. Long lens. These were all shot at 105mm (which is about the limit I can carry around town without breaking my wrist) 2. Pretend you're paparazzi and they are Sophia Loren. Before 2001, mostly people took it as a compliment and maybe I still try and project an expectation of that? I don't really know to be honest. So far I've only been threatened a couple times and no one has yet taken a swing. :)