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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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    CelSlade
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    7 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.

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

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    Beatrice Alighieri
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    7 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?".

    Eddie Diaz
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    7 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

    Debbie Smith
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    6 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.

    RW Browne
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    6 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!

    Patty Cake
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    7 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.

    Janet Renaud
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    6 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.

    Linda Jaeschke Edwards
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    6 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.

    Robyn Eckerman
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    6 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 🌺

    Susan Franks
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    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.

    Jessica Bailey
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    Valley Girl
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    7 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.

    Laura Mish
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    7 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.

    Colette Bembenek
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    7 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.

    Kikka io
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    7 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.

    Maraea Stone
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    7 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.

    Mihaela Staicu
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    7 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.

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    7 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.

    Allana Rose
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    7 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
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    7 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.

    CC Hogan
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    7 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.

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    Troux
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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    Wednesday: Glynis, Liam, Jorin, And Mona

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    Wednesday: Colin And Makeal

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    Rebecca Marvel
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    7 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!

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    Eleanor Orser
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    7 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!

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