I was first attracted to exploring food trucks on night shoots seeing lone individuals, hungry in the late hours convening around these vehicles. I then became aware of how pervasive food trucks had become, filling a niche in small towns and neighborhoods where the franchise fast food establishments were few. Less evident were the lone figures, replaced with friends at bars, everyday workers out on a quick lunch break, and others just hungry.
Food trucks are a representation of an evolving culture. While sit-down, multi-course dinners are still popular, the trend is now quick, high-quality food on the go. While food trucks were once prevalent almost solely at construction sites and late-night college campuses, they are now a standard fixture in the urban and rural landscape.
I'm intrigued by the disparate cultures these establishments serve, those seeking solitude and those craving connection. These high-end and low-end eateries fit the "on the run" American culture while offering a friendly respite or an oasis amidst the chaos.
Oasis
Searching For Food
Rollin' Fresh
Do You Want Sushi?
Conversations
Take Out
South Park Food Truck
Big Sur Tacos
Kabobs
Paso Robles Food Truck
