The best media that we, people, have to travel back in time are video and photographs. Through them, we can get a glimpse into the past, connecting us to people and places that today are just faded memory.
Richard Renaldi’s portraiture photographic project “Shoppers and Workers” has captured vibrant individuals around New York City circa the 2000s. The stunning fashion of shoppers and the neat uniforms of workers portray people’s social status of different ages and ethnicities of that time.
We invite you to scroll down below and immerse yourself in these lively images. And if you would like to see more of Renaldi’s works onWe, see his previous posts of Touching Strangers and Typology of the American Teenager.
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#1 John, New York, NY, 2000
Richard Renaldi, a 55-year-old photographer, is originally from Chicago. In 1990 he received a Bachelor’s degree in photography from New York University. Since then, his work has been exhibited in nearly 100 exhibitions around the world.
#2 Francisca, New York, NY, 2000
#3 Gay Talese, New York, NY, 1999
Richard is known for his unique style of portrait photography. In his gallery, you can find 18 projects, of which Fall River Boys, Touching Strangers, Manhattan Sunday, and I Want Your Love are the most popular ones.
#4 Letter Carrier, New York, NY, 2000
#5 Cc, New York, NY, 2000
Renaldi has published 5 photo books that can be found linked on his website, so if you are a fan of his work or know someone who would appreciate a quality photo book, be sure to look for them on your next shopping spree.
#6 Laura, New York, NY, 1999
#7 Sal, New York, NY, 2000
If you are interested in more portraiture photography, we have found a similar post on We. Recently, All About Photo Magazine selectedthe most powerful portraits of photographers from around the worldthat might catch your attention as well.
#8 Manny, New York, NY, 2000
#9 Veronica, New York, NY, 2000
#10 Carmen And Friend, New York, NY, 1999
#11 Eugene, New York, NY, 2002
#12 Aupont, New York, NY, 2000
#13 Vera And Her Mother, New York, NY, 1999
#14 Kitchen Staff, New York, NY, 2000
#15 Carol, New York, NY, 2002
#16 Leon, New York, NY, 2000
#17 George And Mike, New York, NY, 2000
#18 Sena, New York, NY, 2001
#19 Lily And Jennifer, New York, NY, 1999
#20 Yassar, New York, NY, 2000
#21 Susan, New York, NY, 2001
#22 Pearl, New York, NY, 1999
#23 Bike Messanger, New York, NY, 2000
#24 Louis, New York, NY, 2000
#25 Ramon, New York, NY, 2002
#26 Mrs. Robert Gorman, New York, NY, 2000
#27 Cathy, New York, NY, 1999
#28 Brian, New York, NY, 2000
#29 Mark, New York, NY, 2000
#30 A. Laurance Kaiser Iv, New York, NY, 2001
