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>>202585 I don't think it really matters who you approach. Keep in mind that while 4chan is made up primarily of introverts and basement-dwellers, most of the world loves the idea of being a celebrity and jumps at the chance to be in front of a camera. You just have to assure them that you're "legitimate" since the news has convinced most people that some random person taking pictures is either a terrorist or a pervert.
As for the business card, you don't have to be making any money to have a card. It could be something as simple as your name and "photographer" with maybe a link to your online portfolio. It helps lend credibility and makes people less inclined to think that you're some kind of terrorist or pervert- even if you are.
My advice for shooting people in general, but particularly elderly people, is just to talk to them. Introduce yourself, ask them a few questions about themselves, and get them to tell you their story. People like to talk about themselves. While they're talking, you shoot. Don't forget to listen to them and interject when appropriate, and they'll just keep talking along and after a few shots forget about the camera.
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