Bradford's work is very similar in style to Friedlander's, but I have chosen to look at it because of the way it is presented - Bradford's books are a collection of images he has made whilst doing something else, in this case driving a cab. The photographs document his time on the roads of NYC, and represent his world and experiences. This concept of the collection is very important to me, and is something I find to be quite inspiring; photographing objects and occurrences on the journey that stand out, or are similar to each other (such as the dogs in the windows) and forming a record of memories not only produces an intimate feeling but is also interesting to look at.
"Back Seat Book" is Bradford's second book and is a more intimate, reflective work borne of the catastrophe that occurred in the city in 2001. A more personal work that captures the breadth of humanity - the whole world of people that can pass through the back seat of a New York City Taxi.
This book that Bradford has produced I also find very inspiring, as it really has a sense of character. I really want to incorporate that feeling of personality and character into my work by photographing my passengers and people that I pass.
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