1. GCSE Photography Component 2 Question 1: Texture

2. Question 1: Texture
Many photographers have explored and emphasised the texture of surfaces. Aaron Siskind photographed peeling paint and Bill Mangold photographed rusty iron work. Klaus Pichler explored decaying food whilst Marc Anderson investigated texture in tree bark and wood grain. Study appropriate sources and produce your own work based on Texture. My initial idea for this question is...

3. What is texture photographer?
The appearance and feeling of a surface (man-made and natural). Textures can be photographed using a range of techniques – close-up (macro), still life arrangements or on location. Subject matter can consist of leaves, skin, rust, metal, food, fabric, hair/fur, etc.

4. Mindmap Texture Locations Natural textures Artificial textures
Scrap yard
Disused mills
Moses Gate park
Southport beach
Mindmap
Natural textures
Wood bark
Sand
Feathers
Artificial textures
Bricks
Rusted metal
Peeling paint
Texture
Photographers
Aaron Siskind
Klaus Pichler
Editing style
Saturated colour
Black & white

5. Aaron Siskind
Aaron Siskind is an American photographer who is closely linked with the Abstract Expressionist art movement. His series of photographs on textures are abstract in composition.

6. Klaus Pichler
Klaus Pichler is a still-life, studio based photographer. This series of photographs rotting and decaying foods focuses on the textures of mould in the surface of different types of food.

7. Marc Anderson Texture Photography
Marc Anderson’s series on tree bark texture focuses on a range of different types and colours of bark. He also photographs the textures of rock formations.

8. Photo Shoot Plan Inspiration Photos Subject Matter Location Style
Peeling paint
Alley in Bolton with old garages
Close up, macro
Tree bark, moss, leaves
Moses Gate country park
Inspiration Photos

9. Contact Sheet

10. Editing Slides (minimum of 5)

11. Final Edit Presentation