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This Photographer Took Pictures Of New Yorkers In The 2000s That Are Split Up Into Two Categories, Shoppers And Workers (30 Pics)

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The best media that we, people, have to travel back in time are video and photographs. Through them, we can get a glimpse into the past, connecting us to people and places that today are just faded memory.

Richard Renaldi's portraiture photographic project "Shoppers and Workers" has captured vibrant individuals around New York City circa the 2000s. The stunning fashion of shoppers and the neat uniforms of workers portray people's social status of different ages and ethnicities of that time.

We invite you to scroll down below and immerse yourself in these lively images. And if you would like to see more of Renaldi's works on Bored Panda, see his previous posts of Touching Strangers and Typology of the American Teenager.

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John, New York, NY, 2000

John, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

79points

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Richard Renaldi, a 55-year-old photographer, is originally from Chicago. In 1990 he received a Bachelor's degree in photography from New York University. Since then, his work has been exhibited in nearly 100 exhibitions around the world.

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Francisca, New York, NY, 2000

Francisca, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

67points

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#3

Gay Talese, New York, NY, 1999

Gay Talese, New York, NY, 1999

Final score:

66points

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Richard is known for his unique style of portrait photography. In his gallery, you can find 18 projects, of which Fall River Boys, Touching Strangers, Manhattan Sunday, and I Want Your Love are the most popular ones.

#4

Letter Carrier, New York, NY, 2000

Letter Carrier, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

65points

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Cc, New York, NY, 2000

Cc, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

60points

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Renaldi has published 5 photo books that can be found linked on his website, so if you are a fan of his work or know someone who would appreciate a quality photo book, be sure to look for them on your next shopping spree.

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#6

Laura, New York, NY, 1999

Laura, New York, NY, 1999

Final score:

58points

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Sal, New York, NY, 2000

Sal, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

56points

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If you are interested in more portraiture photography, we have found a similar post on Bored Panda. Recently, All About Photo Magazine selected the most powerful portraits of photographers from around the world that might catch your attention as well.

#8

Manny, New York, NY, 2000

Manny, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

55points

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#9

Veronica, New York, NY, 2000

Veronica, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

55points

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#10

Carmen And Friend, New York, NY, 1999

Carmen And Friend, New York, NY, 1999

Final score:

51points

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#11

Eugene, New York, NY, 2002

Eugene, New York, NY, 2002

Final score:

51points

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#12

Aupont, New York, NY, 2000

Aupont, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

51points

#13

Vera And Her Mother, New York, NY, 1999

Vera And Her Mother, New York, NY, 1999

Final score:

47points

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#14

Kitchen Staff, New York, NY, 2000

Kitchen Staff, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

46points

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#15

Carol, New York, NY, 2002

Carol, New York, NY, 2002

Final score:

45points

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#16

Leon, New York, NY, 2000

Leon, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

43points

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#17

George And Mike, New York, NY, 2000

George And Mike, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

42points

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#18

Sena, New York, NY, 2001

Sena, New York, NY, 2001

Final score:

42points

#19

Lily And Jennifer, New York, NY, 1999

Lily And Jennifer, New York, NY, 1999

Final score:

41points

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#20

Yassar, New York, NY, 2000

Yassar, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

41points

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#21

Susan, New York, NY, 2001

Susan, New York, NY, 2001

Final score:

40points

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#22

Pearl, New York, NY, 1999

Pearl, New York, NY, 1999

Final score:

39points

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#23

Bike Messanger, New York, NY, 2000

Bike Messanger, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

38points

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#24

Louis, New York, NY, 2000

Louis, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

38points

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#25

Ramon, New York, NY, 2002

Ramon, New York, NY, 2002

Final score:

38points

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#26

Mrs. Robert Gorman, New York, NY, 2000

Mrs. Robert Gorman, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

36points

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#27

Cathy, New York, NY, 1999

Cathy, New York, NY, 1999

Final score:

35points

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#28

Brian, New York, NY, 2000

Brian, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

35points

#29

Mark, New York, NY, 2000

Mark, New York, NY, 2000

Final score:

32points

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#30

A. Laurance Kaiser Iv, New York, NY, 2001

A. Laurance Kaiser Iv, New York, NY, 2001

Final score:

30points

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Note: this post originally had 46 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.

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AudreyS 1 year ago

For all the young people here... no, that super stylish fancy clothing was not common and most of it was from decades prior to the 90s. They are fancy on purpose! The most true to the era are the two young girls pic.

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The Original Bruno 1 year ago

Why "shoppers and workers"? All of those workers shop, and most of those shoppers work.

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DomiShea 1 year ago

Bc that's what they were doing during the photo.

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Betsy Ray 1 year ago

I want to sed a photo shoot where the workers are dressed like shoppers and vice versa. Twenty years later many shoppers have dressed down. Hopefully fewer to no furs.

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AudreyS 1 year ago

For all the young people here... no, that super stylish fancy clothing was not common and most of it was from decades prior to the 90s. They are fancy on purpose! The most true to the era are the two young girls pic.

8points

The Original Bruno 1 year ago

Why "shoppers and workers"? All of those workers shop, and most of those shoppers work.

1point

DomiShea 1 year ago

Bc that's what they were doing during the photo.

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Betsy Ray 1 year ago

I want to sed a photo shoot where the workers are dressed like shoppers and vice versa. Twenty years later many shoppers have dressed down. Hopefully fewer to no furs.

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