# Candid Cab Photography Mike Harvey's Taxi Photography Reveals the Universality of Human Existence By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxi-photography References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/11/26/taxi-driver-candidly-snaps-passengers-riding-back-seat/) & [mikeharvey](http://www.mikeharvey.co.uk/exhibition/) Mike Harvey's taxi photography exhibit is currently on display at Swansea's [Monkey Cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pg-tips-monkey-collectible). 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Taxi Driver-Centric Branded Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxi-driver.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Peformance-Enhancing Taxi Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ajman-transport-authority.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eride-taxi.md)