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“Typology Of The American Teenager”: 30 Captivating Photographs By Richard Renaldi
The genre of portraiture in photography has always been personal and intriguing. Early photographers were drawn to capturing the likenesses and expressions of others through the lens, preserving a moment in time. Today, the interest in using people as subjects in photography remains strong, as their appearance, gestures, and emotions hint at deeper stories that remain just out of reach.
For Richard Renaldi, portraiture is definitely his passion, as his career is grounded in the exploration of this genre. The artist has released numerous portrait series. We've already showcased Richard's captivating project, titled "Touching Strangers", which got a lot of positive reactions. So, in today's article, we want to share one of his other photo series, "Typology of the American Teenager", containing pictures of teenagers from across the United States. The series depicts the diversity and individuality of American teenagers, highlighting their unique personalities and characteristics through the lens of Renaldi's camera.
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Navajo Girls, 2010
In one of his interviews, Richard spoke that people often feel nervous about taking pictures of unknown individuals. Portraiture, particularly street portraiture, can be more complex than typically acknowledged. The photographer personally finds the genre appealing as it allows him to observe and study people, using the camera as an extension of his gaze.
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Briana, Destiny, And Tiffany, 2011
When asked what the photographer looks for in other people's portraiture, Richard answered - authenticity, engagement and sensuality. "I think a sense of presence, where you feel like the subject is not only looking at the photographer but looking at you. Some sort of deep looking—a presence rather than self-consciousness. Sometimes it’s about the quality of light, or mood. If a portrait has a narrative, I’m usually drawn to it. I don’t necessarily mind if something is staged, but when things start to feel too artificial, I think it’s a crutch," the artist shared in one of his interviews.
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Valentina, 2019
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Timothy And Danny, 2010
Richard Renaldi was born in 1968 in Chicago and graduated with a photography degree from New York University in 1990. He has had his photographs displayed in various galleries worldwide, including the Third Floor Gallery in Cardiff, Wales in 2012, Aperture Gallery in New York in 2014, and the Loyola University Museum of Art in Chicago in 2015 among others.
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Irving, Arthur, And Jeff, 2012
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Karina And Danny, 2010
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Gabriell And Ray, 2010
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Katia, 2017
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Cody And David, 2011
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Ashley And Ashlee, 2004
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Larry, 2013
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John, Joe, And Chris, 2011
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Josh And Lindsey, 2012
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Annie, Mikelynn, And Abby, 2019
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Nathanial And Lilith, 2019
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Chris And Kyle, 2010
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Papo And Dezorae, 2010
Brooke Marie 2 years ago
Does she have a penis tattoo? I've been looking for way too long trying to make out anything else...
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Cameron And Cole, 2017
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Taylor And Barrett, 2018
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Anthony, 2019
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Bianca, Shailah, Kayla, And Ashley, 2011
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Michael, 2010
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Wes And Dedrick, 2011
Naughty panda 2 years ago (edited)
All I see is two young brothers looking for a bright future and Jon Wayne you can stfu
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George And Ryan, 2019
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Jessica, 2014
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Ben And Layden, 2019
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Treshawna And Reg, 2011
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Tom And Joshua, 2011
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Alex And Alfonso, 2011
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Mike And Shannon, 2011
Naughty panda 2 years ago
Brother and sister they look like they have the same nose but I could be wrong
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lili 2 years ago
Y'all. What on earth? Why are there so many judgemental and rude comments here?
PunnyPanda 2 years ago
My same thoughts. Why are we so hard on teenagers? They're literally children....
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Lyone Fein 2 years ago
I got the feeling that the "touching" in some of these pictures was not natural, like the photographer had boys draping arms around each other, etc. It wasn't the kids` own idea.
Appalachian Panda 2 years ago
I was thinking the same. It's been a while since I was a teenager, but I don't think American kids tend to be that touchy-feely (except with someone they might be dating). Also, why so serious? Americans usually smile when they're posing for photos.
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lili 2 years ago
Y'all. What on earth? Why are there so many judgemental and rude comments here?
PunnyPanda 2 years ago
My same thoughts. Why are we so hard on teenagers? They're literally children....
Load More Replies... Lyone Fein 2 years ago
I got the feeling that the "touching" in some of these pictures was not natural, like the photographer had boys draping arms around each other, etc. It wasn't the kids` own idea.
Appalachian Panda 2 years ago
I was thinking the same. It's been a while since I was a teenager, but I don't think American kids tend to be that touchy-feely (except with someone they might be dating). Also, why so serious? Americans usually smile when they're posing for photos.
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