Hamja says that most of the people he photographed were heading to places like East Hampton, Provincetown, Martha’s Vineyard, and Upstate New York. Amid all of his running around, Hamja says, “The best part was trying to find the people.”
One challenge was trying to figure out who was coming and who was going amid the chaos of travel. Hamja says he looked for people who were dressed like they were ready for train, helicopter, and ferry rides, and quickly learned how to spot the weekend trippers.
“Some people, you can tell they’re like, ‘I want to get out of the city this weekend,’” he says.
When it came to their travel outfits, people took different approaches that show the range of New Yorker style. Some commuters went for all-white outfits, fitting their glowing ensembles in before Labor Day.
Others went for flowy summer dresses and button-downs that could double as beach cover-ups. Many seemed dressed for maximum comfort, while others looked ready to step off the train and head straight to a winery or summer barbecue. Some came straight from work—no time to shed the office wear.
Photographed by Amir Hamja
