Recently we've shared a look into the bedrooms of Americans, and today the house tour continues. This time it's thanks to a Milwaukee-based professional photographer called Lois Bielefeld, who traveled the States (and parts of Luxembourg) documenting people during their Weeknight dinnertimes, revealing the amazing variety of people and their habits.
“I’m super nosy about people’s habits,” Lois explained to Feature Shoot. “I’ve always craved going into people’s homes- it’s inspiring, curious. It gives so many sometimes subtle and sometimes blatant insights about someone, and I just love to reveal that in my photography art.”
Some of the people you see have already been featured in her other photo series, but some are complete strangers to the photographer, found online and through old-fashioned info bulletins.
The only instructions Bielefeld shared with everyone was to go about their dinner plans as they normally would on any given weeknight, capturing the ordinary meals and the casualness of the whole thing.
While Lois suspected that some people did put extra effort in preparing for that particular dinner meals, she doesn't mind, because it only gives the series new layers to explore.
More info: Lois Bielefeld (h/t: demilked)
This post may include affiliate links.
Monday: Joalice
I know you guys are all being kind, and that is very sweet, but I think assuming she is lonely is a mistake. I am alone by choice and often eat alone, and I know many other people who are the same. Being alone is not always the same as being lonely. I've been married twice and was more lonely during those marriages than I have ever been when I am on my own. Some of us just prefer our own companionship.
Monday: Steven And Jomo
Tuesday: Alex, Sophia, Kathy, David, Claudia, Eva & Ana
This one looks quite disturbing. A fancy dining room with a single casserole on the table, a father with a blank stare, a mother with a "help me" stare, and kids with various faces ranging from "What am I doing here?" to "Is that the face I'm supposed to make?".
Wednesday: Glynis, Liam, Jorin, And Mona
Wednesday: Nik
Wednesday: Kathy
Wednesday: Nathaniel
Monday: Joel And Florence
Thursday: Bob, Franki, And Joe
Wednesday: Leo And Michael
Wednesday: Colin And Makeal
I love the furniture "on a budget". Lawn chair and the wood/wicker table/chair was probably found on the curb or for $1 at a yard sale. Been there, done that!
Wednesday: Emilio, Rhonda, Benedetto, Skylrae, Jacomo
Wednesday: Bruce, Heather And Wyatt
Most of these photos are sad and depressing. Many alone, lots of pills, lots of pre pkg meals. Many not eating at a table or together in same room. The pictures portray dark and gloomy looking meal times. My childhood memories were loud, everyone talking and lots of laughing. Perhaps not the fine manners some think a meal should be but it was catching up on everyone's day and family time together. Miss those days!
What depressing photos
The elderly people eating alone made me sad.
There is only 1 identifiably "elderly" person eating alone. And eating alone isn't sad. About 40% of this country does this on a regular basis. It is actually kind of nice, to make exactly what you want, in exactly the right amounts, when you want, and to eat in your own cozy home. After decades of shopping and cooking for other people, and catering to their tastes and desires, it's really peaceful - and even indulgent - to cook many of my meals to suit myself alone, and eat in my pretty house, maybe with some music playing, or a magazine or book. Eating alone doesn't necessarily mean loneliness.
There are? I count three. There's four pages of photos here.
They reminded me of my grandfather who was alone after being married for over 50 years. But thank you for giving a different perspective.
Someone finally with a thinking, rational mind! Kudos Debra Wheels!
they will be much happier if the house was crowded with children grand children and if the only quiet time is between 2 and 4 AM... nonsense...
Why sad? They're far from the madding crowd. Silence portioned out is healing. Like your own company and/or one other. So?
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
I resigned my office-job and now I am getting paid £64 hourly. How? I work over internet! My old work was making me miserable, so I was forced to try something different, two years after...I can say my life is changed-completely for the better! Check it out what i do.... http://cutt.us/bachM
Fuck you Emma
It could have been titled "Misery Across America" or "Supper After the Funeral" or "Photos for Wrist-Slitters" or "How America Meets Death" I can hardly wait for the depression to set in.
What depressing photos
The elderly people eating alone made me sad.
There is only 1 identifiably "elderly" person eating alone. And eating alone isn't sad. About 40% of this country does this on a regular basis. It is actually kind of nice, to make exactly what you want, in exactly the right amounts, when you want, and to eat in your own cozy home. After decades of shopping and cooking for other people, and catering to their tastes and desires, it's really peaceful - and even indulgent - to cook many of my meals to suit myself alone, and eat in my pretty house, maybe with some music playing, or a magazine or book. Eating alone doesn't necessarily mean loneliness.
There are? I count three. There's four pages of photos here.
They reminded me of my grandfather who was alone after being married for over 50 years. But thank you for giving a different perspective.
Someone finally with a thinking, rational mind! Kudos Debra Wheels!
they will be much happier if the house was crowded with children grand children and if the only quiet time is between 2 and 4 AM... nonsense...
Why sad? They're far from the madding crowd. Silence portioned out is healing. Like your own company and/or one other. So?
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
I resigned my office-job and now I am getting paid £64 hourly. How? I work over internet! My old work was making me miserable, so I was forced to try something different, two years after...I can say my life is changed-completely for the better! Check it out what i do.... http://cutt.us/bachM
Fuck you Emma
It could have been titled "Misery Across America" or "Supper After the Funeral" or "Photos for Wrist-Slitters" or "How America Meets Death" I can hardly wait for the depression to set in.