Diner Porn Captures The Food, Decor, And People Of America's Iconic Diners

The Diner Porn project documents the diner experience through beautiful photography and written vignettes. My partner, photographer Tom Smith, and I started Diner Porn nearly two years ago as an homage to the importance of diners in our lives; in a way, diners are home to us, and we've tried to capture that through our posts.

Diners hold a special place in American culture. They are both universal and unique - though diners, as classic American “icons,” have certain standards and commonalities, each individual place has its own vibe, a real reflection of the surrounding community. Diners are democratic, welcoming all walks of life, from the neighborhood regulars to the truck-stop transients, to stop in and share their stories. Preserving and celebrating this culture is essential in a world run by corporate chains.

Now, we're taking Diner Porn on the road! We're crowdfunding a new book that will collect the stories of 20 diners from across the country, and every pledge of $30 or more takes home a copy of the book. Other rewards include a postcard from the trip, prints, posters, or even a slice of pie with the Diner Porn team - us!

More info: dinerporn.com