Monday, June 16, 2014

A Photographer Asks Strangers to Pose for Him. The Images Are Touching.

We have come across many ‘strangers’ project where a photographer asks strangers to pose for a photo but this one is unique. In 2007, photographer Richard Renaldi began a project where he asked complete strangers to pose for him but with a condition; they have to touch each other in some way. The result is a series titled Touching Strangers.
Working on the street with a large format 8-by-10 view camera, Richard encounters his subjects in towns and cities all over the United States. Strangers are asked to physically interact while posing for a portrait. The images are beautiful and strange at the same time, showing physical intimacy that is sure to evoke emotions in the viewer. Here is a small collection of images from the series for you to admire. 

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (6)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (7)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (15)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (21)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (16)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (14)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (13)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (17)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (12)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (25)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (19)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (20)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (26)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (27)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (22)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (23)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (18)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (5)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (4)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (2)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (3)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (8)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (9)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (10)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (11)

Richard Renaldi - Touching Strangers (1)
Check out more of Richard’s work on his website. Connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, and
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