Can you say a chance that people have received as a gift in their lifetime? I say that gift is connections! Do you agree?
Maintaining connections is a chance that provides people to share life at any point in life.
Before the technical revolution, people met and hardened connections, but with the upgrade of technology, it became easier to access. Mostly via social media. But the epidemic was a challenge to human lives. It was a barrier to connections, making people tend to distance themselves from each other. However, at Ruoox, we brought you a project designed to set an example for any time when the gap between connections widens. It inspires us to be reminded of the value of connections in such a case.
American photographer Richard Renaldi came up with a different idea to prop connections. It’s a photo project called Touching strangers. This concept of keeping close strangers with strangers is like an invitation to explore the remoteness of connections. Scroll down, and you can join the series of the most interesting photos in the project.
More info: renaldi.com | Instagram | Flickr
1. Aaron & Ava; Cincinnati, OH, 2014
2. Ekeabong & Andrew; Venice, CA, 2013
3. Tari, Shawn & Summer; Los Angeles, CA, 2012
4. Ben and Helen; Cincinnati, OH, 2014
This project started in 2007 and went on for 6 years. It has photographed how the strangers stay together and physically interact.
5. David & Claudio; New York, NY, 2011
6. Jackson & Jon; Cincinnati, OH, 2014
7. Janaki & Dominic; Philadelphia, PA, 2013
The uniqueness of this project is that there is no portrait processing before photography. All poses and acts were created on the street with no prearranged.
8. Hunter, Margaret & Abigail; New York, NY, 2013
9. Bruce & Naomi; New York, NY, 2011
It took Richard 10 minutes to 5 hours to shoot, looking for the perfect connection. Putting strangers together and creating something like this is very challenging. Think; Taking part in a photoshoot of a randomly selected person! Also, posing for a close-up photo with a stranger in front of a camera!
10. Renee & Edward; Cincinnati, OH, 2014
11. Reiko & Brian; New York, NY, 2013
12. Jenelle & Fabrice; Miami, FL, 2011
Richard, who represents the Benrubi Gallery in New York and the Robert Morat Galerie in Berlin, was born in 1968 in Chicago, USA. He excelled in photography and received his BFA in 1990 from the University of New York. Besides this project, Richard has published several monographs, including Figure and Ground, Fall River Boys, Manhattan Sunday, and I Want Your Love.
13. Jalynn & Dennis; Helper, UT, 2011
14. Lakisha & James; Cincinnati, OH, 2014
15. Andrea & Lillie; Chicago, IL, 2013
16. Nicholas & Caleb; Philadelphia, PA, 2013
The whole collection here is simply beautiful, different, and ninth, a wonderful project of silent humanity. At first glimpse, it may seem peaceful, but it’s even deeper, showing emotions. How do you see the meaning here? Share your thoughts with us below and add your rating to the project.
17. Andre & Elizabeth; Cincinnati, OH, 2014
18. Junior & Petey; New Bedford, MA, 2012
19. Alex & Maria; Washington, DC, 2013
20. Johnathan & Beatrice; Cincinnati, OH, 2014
21. Britteny & Jerome; Cincinnati, OH, 2014
22. Rodney, Raynesha & Unidentified; Baltimore, MD, 2013
23. Radhika & Lucas; New York, NY, 2011
24. Tom, Alaina & Charlie; San Francisco, CA, 2012
25. Will & Becky; Cincinnati, OH, 2014
26. Hewitt & Ryan; New Orleans, LA, 2012
27. Atiljan & Tiffany; New York, NY, 2011
28. Mirelle & Felicia; Cincinnati, OH, 2014
29. Josette & Juan; Las Vegas, NV, 2012
30. Tiana & Gunnar; Chicago, IL, 2013
31. Elaine & Arly; New York, NY, 2012
32. Jacqueline & Halle; Columbus, OH, 2011
33. Donna & Eben; Las Vegas, NV, 2012
34. Michael & Kimberly; New York, NY, 2011
35. Nathan & Robyn; Provincetown, MA, 2012
