You're right, these are moments of life, but with a deep meaning, representing more than just moments.
Equipment certainly helps a lot, but you also have to be at the right place in the right time. Also ask for permission, which I'm not very good at. I don't photograph people for privacy reasons.
Yup I may have randoms in photos but I never do close ups unless people I know. I have asked to take pictures of things but never a person.
Exactly!