Mike Harvey's taxi photography exhibit is currently on display at Swansea's Monkey Cafe.
Taxi drivers see a lot of things. They are the next-best-thing, the human equivalent, of being a fly on the wall. Taxi passengers often act as though their driver isn't there, whether they're falling down drunk, making out with a stranger or having an uncomfortably personal conversation in their presence.
Harvey, who began taxi-ing as a way to fund his travel adventures, decided to start photographing his passengers. Of the hundreds of people who have made themselves at home in the backseat of his cab, only 9 people declined to have their photo taken. Browsing through the series, there is a sense of universality; no matter who you are or where you come from, we're all making our way through life.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Taxi Photography
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a mobile app that connects taxi drivers and passengers who are interested in having their photo taken during their ride.
- Candid Moment Capturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that allows photographers to connect with individuals seeking candid photos and capture authentic moments in various settings.
- Universal Human Experience
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a virtual reality experience that immerses users in various scenarios to explore the universality of human existence.
Sectors Adopting This
- Transportation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate live-streaming or recording capabilities in taxis to offer passengers the option to document their journeys or experiences.
- Photography
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a smartphone app that automatically detects candid moments and captures them without user intervention for more authentic photography
- Art and Entertainment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive art installations that highlight the universal human experience and connect people through shared narratives.
