I have no idea when Richard Renaldi published this photo project entitled “Touching Strangers,” but I absolutely am marveled by the idea of it. Richard roams the city of New York and pulls aside two or more people who are essentially strangers to each other. He then captures a photo of them posing together. Their only requirement? They have to be touching each other.
Sometimes he will coach or suggest a way for the strangers to pose. Most times, he will let their naturally tentative manner unfold right there in front of the camera. Renaldi catches the raw vulnerability, spontaneity, awkwardness and surprising comfort brilliantly.
Renaldi is a very talented photographer. If you visit his portfolio, you will find some amazing projects.