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This Taxi Driver Spent 20 Years Photographing His Passengers In NYC Starting 30 Years Ago
The back seat of a cab in New York - his was, for Ryan Weideman, a “photographic studio” for decades.
When Ryan Weideman arrived at New York in 1980, he was full of dreams. He immediately realized how difficult it was to start a life of a photographer and began to worry about paying his bills and rent.
Inspired by his neighbor who was a taxi driver, Ryan embraced the idea of becoming one and uniting his work with a passion for photography.
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Jim Cissell 8 years ago
From the straight edge X on her hand I'd say between 1986 and 1989.
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Judith Brunner 8 years ago
I hate people who put their shoes on the seat, they could have walked in dog s**t or whatever, and then the next person has to sit on it
Emmer 8 years ago
Lmao that's not the point. Aslo I'm sure driver asked her to pose like that.
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Larry BobJoe 8 years ago
I think this is the 80s.... The title says 20 years
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Matt York 6 years ago
well now that is just entirely creepy my year old commenting friend
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Ignis Cattus 8 years ago
that moment when you realize someone doing selfie back there while camera still produce black and white film~
Dorka 8 years ago
Well, I am almost sure: after realizing their mirrored image in the lake even caveman did selfies, just painted it on the cave wall. But we do have many-many wonderful famous Painters, who made self-portraits. So I don't se a big of a deal of the black&white selfies. ;) =) ;) =) <3
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Caroline Huot 8 years ago
That's the exact thought I had when I saw the picture!
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Kristin Pennington 8 years ago
She looks like every woman who’s trying not to acknowledge the men leering from the next car over.
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Roxane Milko 8 years ago
Her gaze is so intense, I feel like she could tell me many interesting stories
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Dave Chapman 8 years ago
The lighting is phenomenal! The way her eyes are framed, with her little squinty sideways look and the shadows across his face...stunning!
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Amanda Pennini 8 years ago
The kid closest to the camera looks like a young Adam Horowitz (Ad-Rock from Beastie Boys)
Giacomo Fusetti 8 years ago
It's him, actually: 8 Punk Rockers [with Ad-Rock from the Beastie Boys], 1982 Gelatin silver print 16 x 20 in. (40.64 x 50.8 cm)
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Ron runamuk 2 years ago
you know how I am going to pay for this ride boyfriend , a ride for a ride, EY
Irish Rose 8 years ago
Wow... I just don't think that person was actually a woman. I can't have my own opinion?
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Denise Frenette 8 years ago
The entire series - Looks like he asked for assignment at a specific pick up/nightclub / cross dressing venue. Whether for the excellent photo ops or fixation, who knows.
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Peter Tomov 1 year ago
No, it looks like the UFO chaser Friedman. He left this world years ago and I hope he is now in that parallel universe, where all will go one day. Sooner or later.
Tammy Kiter 8 years ago
Do you think that's an original poem he's holding in his hand? Maybe he paid by manuscript instead of money.
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stephenhallny 8 years ago
My old friend Michael Roman from back in the eighties, great Mexican American artist...
stephenhallny 8 years ago
My old friend Michael Roman, great Mexican American artist from back in the day....
Matt Blankner 2 years ago
For the collection of photos, these are great captures of real people! Kudos to the cab driver and for sharing!!
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Anna Sheridan 8 years ago
Love this project. A joy for all people watchers. Life is so diverse and interesting and you wonder what each of these people are doing today and what their story is.
Dave Chapman 8 years ago
True artistry, capturing everyday life in such a unique way, with such unique subjects! Glad it was all B&W, colour would have ruined it, B&W gave it that edgy feel.
Anna Sheridan 8 years ago
Love this project. A joy for all people watchers. Life is so diverse and interesting and you wonder what each of these people are doing today and what their story is.
Dave Chapman 8 years ago
True artistry, capturing everyday life in such a unique way, with such unique subjects! Glad it was all B&W, colour would have ruined it, B&W gave it that edgy feel.
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