Although Mike Brodie’s (better known as the “Polaroid Kidd) pictures are usually posed, they are never manufactured or set up to display something that doesn’t represent reality. Brodie left his home when he was 18 and he chose to “jump rails” which many would never consider. Brodie travels around the country photographing what he likes to call "travel culture", which includes: “train-hoppers, vagabonds, squatters and hobos”. The “Polaroid Kidd” got his name because he simply uses a Polaroid to capture all his memories, encounters, and experiences. Most modern day photographers use expensive cameras, photo techniques, or Photoshop to manufacture the “perfect picture”. Personally, I like Mike Brodie’s style and photographs because they’re natural. Simply by not altering the picture, I know that there’s more truth to the image than what has unfortunately become the norm for other photographers. Not only is Brodie’s style unique, but his photographs are of his specific lifestyle living with other members that are a part of his “travel culture”. Brodie has already gained much attention and hopefully other photographers will adopt his geniality.
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