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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)

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Thursday: Frances & Joan

Thursday: Frances & Joan

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    Monday: Joalice

    Monday: Joalice

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    CelSlade
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    Wednesday: Willie Mae

    Wednesday: Willie Mae

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    Deb Johnston
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just glad I don't have to do the dusting in that room

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    Wednesday: Norbert & Marie-Josée

    Wednesday: Norbert & Marie-Josée

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    sh
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So cute how he's looking at her!

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    #5

    Monday: Zoe, Dave, Emma, And Karen

    Monday: Zoe, Dave, Emma, And Karen

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    #6

    Monday: Rina And Giuseppe

    Monday: Rina And Giuseppe

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    Monday: Steven And Jomo

    Monday: Steven And Jomo

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    DaisyAppreciation
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a suit of armor in the left corner?! It's pretty neat 😃

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    #8

    Tuesday: Alex, Sophia, Kathy, David, Claudia, Eva & Ana

    Tuesday: Alex, Sophia, Kathy, David, Claudia, Eva & Ana

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    Beatrice Alighieri
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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?".

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    Wednesday: Marc & Jan

    Wednesday: Marc & Jan

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    Troux
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything in the picture and the names suggests these are Europeans.

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    #10

    Wednesday: Glynis, Liam, Jorin, And Mona

    Wednesday: Glynis, Liam, Jorin, And Mona

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    Thursday: David And Cathy

    Thursday: David And Cathy

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    Wednesday: Kathy

    Wednesday: Kathy

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    Sherrie Glendening
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dog looks as though he's stolen food from mama before.

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    Tuesday: Seynabou, Rui James And Marie

    Tuesday: Seynabou, Rui James And Marie

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    Nibbornay Yates
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They all laughed out loud after the pic was taken!

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    Wednesday: Danno And Amelia

    Wednesday: Danno And Amelia

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    DaisyAppreciation
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool the chairs look like those diner chairs ❤️

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    Monday: Paul & Linda

    Monday: Paul & Linda

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    Daria B
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like they prepared a plate for the photographer too. ♥

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    #17

    Monday: David, Felix, & Dani

    Monday: David, Felix, & Dani

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    Tuesday: John And Janet

    Tuesday: John And Janet

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    Wednesday: Nathaniel

    Wednesday: Nathaniel

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    Wednesday: Natalia And Maryanne

    Wednesday: Natalia And Maryanne

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    Thursday: Serge

    Thursday: Serge

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    Wednesday: Summer

    Wednesday: Summer

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    Wednesday: Ernesto

    Wednesday: Ernesto

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    Monday: Dennis & Denise

    Monday: Dennis & Denise

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    Nancy E
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one who doesn't watch TV during dinner ?

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    Monday: Joel And Florence

    Monday: Joel And Florence

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    Tuesday: Cheri & Allen

    Tuesday: Cheri & Allen

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    Monday: Nuco

    Monday: Nuco

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    Tuesday: Juanita And John

    Tuesday: Juanita And John

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    Monday: Eric And Sally

    Monday: Eric And Sally

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    Thursday: Bob, Franki, And Joe

    Thursday: Bob, Franki, And Joe

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    Wednesday: Leo And Michael

    Wednesday: Leo And Michael

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    Rebekah
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I call this one: Stripes and Slipcovers.

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    Wednesday: Colin And Makeal

    Wednesday: Colin And Makeal

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    Rebecca Marvel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

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    Monday: Jude

    Monday: Jude

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    Wednesday: Emilio, Rhonda, Benedetto, Skylrae, Jacomo

    Wednesday: Emilio, Rhonda, Benedetto, Skylrae, Jacomo

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    Wednesday: Irena And Steve

    Wednesday: Irena And Steve

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    Tuesday: Alden & Alan

    Tuesday: Alden & Alan

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    DaisyAppreciation
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Scouts! I swear, cub scouts are my spirit animals.

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    Wednesday: Brandy And John

    Wednesday: Brandy And John

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    Nancy E
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No closeness here . Let's hope it's just the photo.

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    Tuesday: Matt And Ruth

    Tuesday: Matt And Ruth

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    Kristen Hdz
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW what a negative vibe that pictures gives off. As in, domestic violence negative.

    Connie Martin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That chair. In the kitchen, and partly blocking the doorway. With him in it. She looks trapped.

    lindsayaotter
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like it is a stressed situation.

    Allana Rose
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All I see is sadness. She looks so alone.

    Peta Hurley-Hill
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put a shirt on and your legs down Manchild. She needs to find someone who gives a c**p.

    Jay Raman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Way to read between the pixels guys. This if anything feels like a typical and natural picture. Captured in the midst of a conversation about her day at work or grocery supplies.

    Gayle Bynum Cardosa
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THANK YOU Jay Raman! Good God every single photo has comments from people about how sad people are and how "this picture makes me feel sad..." Jesus people, they're just photos of people from a second snap in time. You have no idea what's going on with these strangers and you're creating all kinds of stories around them. It's insane. My God, how can you create a whole story from one split second of a facial expression? From an arrangement of a room? How would someone interpret your life from your dining room? I'd be willing to bet some of the things you're judging these people so harshly on are in your own lives at this moment. The monster in the room is often the one who looks the most normal unfortunately. One can NEVER tell from appearances what lies beneath the surface. Never.

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like a "marriage fight" stock photo...

    Joy Braden
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was obviously Ruth's idea to invite the photographer, and Matt may be just a tad passive-aggressive... He'said thinking, "I'll show her!"

    Nancy E
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take out , knitting , & bad vibes

    Krista Leary
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's with the armchair in the kitchen?

    Adriana Mongé
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I blame the coffee brand for this misery

    Hannah Ingram
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing he's an atheist and she's religious, she's praying and he's waiting semi-patiently for her to finish so they both can eat. either that or he already ate all his food and he's trying to pull a dog and just stare at her until she gives him some of his.

    John Spitz
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has domestic abuse written ALL OVER IT! There looks to be every sign of it just in this one picture. It took me all of 1 second, to see how obvious it is there.

    Kristy Mcren
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was my thought exactly....I’ve told my girls they get douchebags like this I’d hit him up the side with griddle

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    Susan Franks
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My impression is that he has a lousy attitude. It looks like he has just told her off (again). She looks like all life has been sucked out of her.

    Annabell
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really want to know more about the background of this photo and Matt and Ruth.

    Cassie
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he may have some sort of injury and uses that chair for comfort. I'm guessing by the clutter on the table, they probably don't usually eat together, but when they do, they just scoot his chair into the kitchen. It looks like she may be praying over her food and he's waiting for her to finish.

    DancingToMyself
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he's just laying around. If he have some sort of injury, he would also have something to support his legs. And by the looks on his face, it looks he's not silent nor patient. Idk. Confusing.

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    Moritz Weibel
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like he might have a back injury/pane with those cushions and knees high. His pectorals are pretty well defined- not unattractive. I don't get abusive husband from this- he's obviously agreed to the purple wall paint color.

    Tammy Hubatsek
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...why is there an arm chair in the kitchen?

    Rita Mathsen
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? A living room chair in the kitchen!

    Kristy Mcren
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Domestic abuse you can read it like a lighting bolt.......he’s sitting there like king s$&t while she subservients him......if that was my sister daughters or friend he’d have a griddle up the side of his head

    Elise Graziano
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need a transcript on the events that led up to the shot

    Leslie Kiel Mann
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Intimidating body language in this picture. Not a good one.

    xanbex
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously one of them cut a fart...I am guessing it was her. In her defence she probably did not know thatTaco salad will do that to you. I think he is relieved that he is not smoking a cigarette, otherwise they could have had a serious explosion. Methane is a killer !

    Audra Granath
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like that color purple but not for a kitchen.

    nazan fidan
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    didnt like the organisation like they dont have a life :/

    Jessica Bailey
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too good to sit at the table? He has to bring the win back into the kitchen? Lol! What a d***. It's sad that she feels the need to stare down rather than engage the photo or him at all.

    chachkimooch
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is there living room furniture in the kitchen?

    Maraea Stone
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like he dragged the lounge chair in there just to harangue and annoy her.

    Azure Adams
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Use one of those glass containers to smash his head in girl. Then just keep smashing... until there is nothing solid left..

    Sherrie Glendening
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Too much salt...again!" as he stares reproachfully at a shaken Millie.

    kalle1724
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NO way thats real (everyday setting)

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    Wednesday: Bruce, Heather And Wyatt

    Wednesday: Bruce, Heather And Wyatt

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    Eleanor Orser
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

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