Photographic Typologies An image study in: unity variety composition repetition
ty·pol·o·gy (tīˈpäləjē) n. pl. The study or systematic classification of types that have characteristics or traits in common
Bernd and Hilla Becher German 1960s-2000s documentary/conceptual photography
Bernd and Hilla Becher Water Towers
Bernd and Hilla Becher. Winding Towers, Belgium, Germany. 1971–91. Gelatin silver prints
Bernd and Hilla Becher Blast Furnaces
Bernd and Hilla Becher Gas Tanks,
Sarcoptiform Sarcoptiform Take Out Beverage Lids Collected in the 1990's. and early 00's
Student Examples
What not to do…
HOMEWORK: Shoot at least 2 typologies. Shoot at least 20 images for each. (that makes 40 pics total) Focus on unity in subject, background and shooting. Use a stationary camera/tripod. CONSISTENCY Lighting Distance from camera Position in frame Low aperture/macro setting