ADVERTISEMENT

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)

#2

Monday: Joalice

Monday: Joalice

Lois Bielefeld Report

Add photo comments
POST
celslade avatar
CelSlade
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated 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.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#3

Wednesday: Willie Mae

Wednesday: Willie Mae

Lois Bielefeld Report

#4

Wednesday: Norbert & Marie-Josée

Wednesday: Norbert & Marie-Josée

Lois Bielefeld Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#7

Monday: Steven And Jomo

Monday: Steven And Jomo

Lois Bielefeld Report

#8

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

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

Lois Bielefeld Report

Add photo comments
POST
beatrice_pensatrice avatar
Beatrice Alighieri
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated 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?".

eddiediaz avatar
Eddie Diaz
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like he kept trying for that boy, glad it worked out lol

mamadebsmith avatar
Debbie Smith
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I see is an intact family that sits down to dinner together. They have a beautiful home, dining room with large table that the family seems to be proud of. The expressions show they are uncertain or irritated with why this picture needs to interrupt their dinner, yet I do see little side smiles, smirks, etc... on some faces. They have stopped passing the food around for all to have their plates filled yet. It seems like a traditional family having dinner. Many with or without money attempt to achieve the unity of family getting together for at least dinner time after busy days. This family seems to have made it a point to do just that without the interruptions of electronic gadgets to interfere with real conversation they will have. Parents seem to have taught their children well how to respect family dinners as an important part of their day.

portfolioprep avatar
RW Browne
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These parents got 5 kids together at the dinner table without any visible cell phones, iPads, or television in sight. Bravo!

buttercup_pumpkin avatar
Patty Cake
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see A nice big family with daddy and mommy present at dinner time. Everyone has their own issues. Well I'm glad I don't hate rich people.

jrreno22 avatar
Janet Renaud
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Caitlyn, what the heck is that supposed to mean. Family dinner as it shud be.

normnlinda avatar
Linda Jaeschke Edwards
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope they enjoy each other’s company more when they step away from the dinner table.

robyneck22 avatar
Robyn Eckerman
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I raised my family eating together...we did have a big beautiful Oak Breakfast Bar that divided the open Kitchen and the Dining Room...quick, convenient sit down meals...often with Chopsticks...right next to the formal Dining Room table...Sunday was always a more formal process. The fine dining experience...they knew what silver went where...which glass was for what...yes, the Crystal was treated with respect. I have always traveled and wanted to raise my family being able to comfortably walk into any situation and feel at home. They have been in some extreme formal territory...np...I have had kind things said. They will pass it on 🌺

northernlamb avatar
Susan Franks
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Big dining room but I feel a huge disconnect between them all.

jsmith328 avatar
Jessica Bailey
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fancy schmancy. It looks like most of them are unhappy, though. :(

dashelamet avatar
Valley Girl
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Father disapproves of Mother having wine at dinner and shows it by having nothing at all to drink.

lauramish713 avatar
Laura Mish
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a family that is wealthy and knows it. And all the kids are spoiled.

colettebembenek avatar
Colette Bembenek
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The 'token' son doesn't seem amused. Sister sits monitor to any sudden tantrum.

kikkaio avatar
Kikka io
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

very snoby as a room. it looks like a noble villa. maybe too serious and snoby.

maraear avatar
Maraea Stone
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They had dinner in the formal dining room to impress the photographer. But really, the teens aren't even home usually for dinner, lol.

ingstaicum avatar
Mihaela Staicu
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a classical family atmosphere, with the father who has a central position, controlling everything and everyone.

jim_cox avatar
Jim C
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh Look! They let the maid have dinner with them. The woman on the right close to Dad.

allanarose1996 avatar
Allana Rose
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lovely looking family but why does most of them look so sad?

spinstapink avatar
Spinstapink
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can totally tell which families are European, and which are American.

cchogan avatar
CC Hogan
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tables can be too wide. The perfect family dinner is where everyone is on top of everyone else and dishes are pushed around, argued over, there are elbow fights and the bread rolls are sent flying. A family that is noisy and mad at dinner, are stuffed full of love.

View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#9

Wednesday: Marc & Jan

Wednesday: Marc & Jan

Lois Bielefeld Report

Add photo comments
POST
troux avatar
Troux
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#10

Wednesday: Glynis, Liam, Jorin, And Mona

Wednesday: Glynis, Liam, Jorin, And Mona

Lois Bielefeld Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#13

Wednesday: Kathy

Wednesday: Kathy

Lois Bielefeld Report

#14

Tuesday: Seynabou, Rui James And Marie

Tuesday: Seynabou, Rui James And Marie

Lois Bielefeld Report

#15

Wednesday: Danno And Amelia

Wednesday: Danno And Amelia

Lois Bielefeld Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#16

Monday: Paul & Linda

Monday: Paul & Linda

Lois Bielefeld Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#24

Monday: Dennis & Denise

Monday: Dennis & Denise

Lois Bielefeld Report

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#31

Wednesday: Leo And Michael

Wednesday: Leo And Michael

Lois Bielefeld Report

#32

Wednesday: Colin And Makeal

Wednesday: Colin And Makeal

Lois Bielefeld Report

Add photo comments
POST
rebecca_marvel_5 avatar
Rebecca Marvel
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated 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!

View more commentsArrow down menu
#36

Tuesday: Alden & Alan

Tuesday: Alden & Alan

Lois Bielefeld Report

#37

Wednesday: Brandy And John

Wednesday: Brandy And John

Lois Bielefeld Report

#39

Wednesday: Bruce, Heather And Wyatt

Wednesday: Bruce, Heather And Wyatt

Lois Bielefeld Report

Add photo comments
POST
orserele avatar
Eleanor Orser
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated 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!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda