One of my fascinations is capturing people in vital work modes. I consider whether they've had a good day, bad day, appreciated effort and more. When I can I print them out and send them to the subject. In some cases like this shot of a restaurant worker, I had to wait for the crowd to part for just the right space to get the pic I wanted.
Q: Do you ever shoot pics of people at their jobs?
Yes, often. Our occupations to a great degree define who we are. An unposed photo of someone at work says infinitely more than a contrived studio shot.
I agree. I take photos of people in as authentic a mode as I can. I pay homage to their labor.