# Vintage Commuter Photography Richard Sadler Took Vintage Shots of Commuting New Yorkers By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-sadler References: [stupidDOPE](http://stupidDOPE.com/2014/06/23/richard-sandler-shows-off-a-vintage-new-york-city-photography/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/richard.sadler.73) New York City is full of bustle and business, and Richard Sandler has been capturing it perfectly since the 80s. In his ongoing series, he captures a slew of New Yorkers commuting to work everyday via taxi, bus or subway or by foot. With such a myriad of people and transportation routes Sandler seamlessly takes pictures that truly showcase New York's melting pot of personas. Some of his photos are from the present and some date back to 1977, but either way he makes them appear vintage by shooting them in black and white. Some of the images in his series include people sleeping on the train, nannies waiting to cross the street and business men walking with their briefcases down a busy New York street. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage Photography in Urban Settings:** Embracing the vintage aesthetic in urban photography can create unique and nostalgic visuals. - **Documenting Everyday Commuting:** Capturing the daily commute of city dwellers can provide insights into their lifestyles and routines. - **Exploring Diverse Urban Cultures:** Using photography to showcase the diversity of urban populations and their interactions in bustling cities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photographers can leverage the trend of vintage commuter photography to offer unique services and products. - **Transportation:** Transportation companies can use the documentation of everyday commuting to improve urban mobility and address commuter needs. - **Tourism and Travel:** The exploration of diverse urban cultures through photography can attract tourists interested in authentic city experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Vibrant Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rico-gatson.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Vibrant Retro Transport Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-transport-safety.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Metro Transit-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-right-back.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md)