Men eating
Sadly, my New York visit is coming to a close. It has been great seeing family and friends, eating my way across town (thanks Momofuku Milk Bar), and even getting some freelance work done. I also found time to start a project which is an extension of my eating portraits project on my 
website. I am shooting people eating and picnicing out in the real world. I am uncertain which direction this will take as I have some close ups, some similiar to the studio portraits, and some that focus more on the social aspects. But Madison Square Park was ripe with subjects and I look forward to shooting some more when I get back to San Francisco. Here a few that seem to go together in an interesting way. I am intrigued by the solitary activity of these men and the sometimes awkwardness of their pose. Many of the subjects are listening to music and wearing sunglasses as if to protect themselves from the world.
all images ©2009 emily heller
I like these. It’s odd when you think about it… that we stuff things into our mouths every few hours. Interesting to see unsuspecting strangers during a feeding.
How about the food court at Westfield Mall for a future shoot? Weird lighting, maybe, but tons of people and it’s so busy that people may not notice you snapping photos.
wow! these are intense and so intimate. PLEASE do not photograph me eating!
xxoo
Hi Emily,
I’m really enjoying your food work, lots of great shots on your website, looks like a lot of fun to shoot.
These are great… shake shack must have provided you with some very enthusiastic eaters– I am in Madison Square Park quite frequently, it’s right around the corner from the CNET office
Hi Em
I finally made it to your site and I love it!! I love the design and all the info. Im a hooked fan. I love the men eating in the park. Have a great time in China and Im looking forward to seeing your photos from there on your return.