Typologies have been a common practice used in contemporary photography. Championed by photographers like the Bechers, typologies give unique insight into the chosen subject matter by contrasting and comparing many examples of the same subject. While traditional typologies generally rely on physical characteristics to form a cohesive grouping, I wanted to explore an ‘abstract typology’ – a typology of power. Specifically, I photographed the exteriors of the homes of the mayor and city councillors of Halifax, the ones who we elect and give power over us in our community.
The purpose of photographing the homes of these decision-makers is to give the public a more insight into the lives these people lead, while still being completely unobtrusive and seemingly objective. However, complete objectivity is, as in all facets of life, impossible. Having these homes on display allows viewers to either identify or disassociate themselves with the individuals, as well as contemplate on the power these people have in the lives of Halifax’s citizens. Having these homes shown beside each other displays the relative status of each of these seemingly equal participants in the democratic process, for as with any personal object, a home denotes the status and power of the people living inside it.
Exploring the reasons how we perceive those with more ‘power’ than us gives insight into the community in Halifax and in society as a whole. I hope that some of these reasons will be challenged, while others solidified, when viewing this project. Gaining an understanding of the cultural myths surrounding how we understand ‘power’ can only create a more aware public – those without ‘power’.
This project was photographed in May-June 2006. All prints are available for purchase. For sizes, pricing or more information, please contact me.
![Home of Peter J. Kelly (Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/7131962a-2025-405b-9d74-94400b4bd551_rw_600.jpg?h=73aa6f33bffc03ae3c907e5c1472b01d)
Home of Peter J. Kelly (Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Steve Streatch (Councillor for District 1: Eastern Shore– Musquodoboit Valley), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/c448bfd6-fa74-4f0d-a537-1304c63d9fd2_rw_600.jpg?h=7e95b9e0c137ee670e7f8564b3409407)
Home of Steve Streatch (Councillor for District 1: Eastern Shore– Musquodoboit Valley), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Krista Snow (Councillor for District 2: Waverly–Fall River– Beaver Bank), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/cd915564-c2c0-45a6-8fcc-895510a49f3f_rw_600.jpg?h=22b5fc7c456d1ed02e85a9095c5b3f58)
Home of Krista Snow (Councillor for District 2: Waverly–Fall River– Beaver Bank), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of David Hendsbee (Councillor for District 3: Lawrencetown–Chezzetcook), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/33d12833-daa9-4688-9390-4918cf2f9c2f_rw_600.jpg?h=7d93514bc05364065892924f769f7443)
Home of David Hendsbee (Councillor for District 3: Lawrencetown–Chezzetcook), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Harry McInroy (Councillor for District 4: Cole Harbour), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/be0c459a-ae33-4d0f-9060-407598922118_rw_600.jpg?h=dae0b9e2977e5ccf2259ca285e1e194b)
Home of Harry McInroy (Councillor for District 4: Cole Harbour), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Gloria McCluskey (Councillor for District 5: Dartmouth Centre), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/eaf3bc87-458d-4a9a-a048-f2c66164f609_rw_600.jpg?h=ed0e98d18869ecaed52ae5a4e7d3019e)
Home of Gloria McCluskey (Councillor for District 5: Dartmouth Centre), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Andrew Younger (Councillor for District 6: East Dartmouth–The Lakes), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/44b1d60d-ace0-4206-9ebc-53fa3c4c4d21_rw_600.jpg?h=d1bdb60c4f712e1b04d00c182d154ef4)
Home of Andrew Younger (Councillor for District 6: East Dartmouth–The Lakes), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Bill Karsten (Councillor for District 7: Portland–East Woodlawn), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/9301ad2b-a079-48fb-90b7-fd1c6b507722_rw_600.jpg?h=0a7b3b7be2770c77a8b32be9d7270cff)
Home of Bill Karsten (Councillor for District 7: Portland–East Woodlawn), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Becky Kent (Councillor for District 8: Woodside–Eastern Passage), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/636f6077-e591-4099-ac56-cf77a94750f6_rw_600.jpg?h=739f19b74c945d768992cab91d6cc8d4)
Home of Becky Kent (Councillor for District 8: Woodside–Eastern Passage), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Jim Smith (Councillor for District 9: Albro Lake–Harbourview), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/8d9fc846-c417-4a46-8c95-8207a5665071_rw_600.jpg?h=5591fdc961e5f59836f572d9af398d84)
Home of Jim Smith (Councillor for District 9: Albro Lake–Harbourview), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Mary Wile (Councillor for District 10: Clayton Park West), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/fb462eca-2f39-490c-814c-2d5864700b59_rw_600.jpg?h=9f99862b8d7fa933fd3afae1c575c1ce)
Home of Mary Wile (Councillor for District 10: Clayton Park West), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Patrick Murphy (Councillor for District 11: Halifax North End), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/8d8ac8a8-5fd0-46d5-a76b-f95b1ea1aceb_rw_600.jpg?h=2917131456a3859e40295610d9b0af0b)
Home of Patrick Murphy (Councillor for District 11: Halifax North End), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Dawn Sloane (Councillor for District 12: Halifax Downtown), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/f81805e3-8b1c-4901-be5d-d381dd20fb2a_rw_600.jpg?h=735e7ae6d1e353402dc2e2bd37f83e56)
Home of Dawn Sloane (Councillor for District 12: Halifax Downtown), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Sue Uteck (Councillor for District 13: Northwest Arm–South End), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/9e052f04-280f-4b57-aace-d5f0ff058362_rw_600.jpg?h=3d57a83b247191b9554dd1c4eca0b444)
Home of Sue Uteck (Councillor for District 13: Northwest Arm–South End), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Sheila Fougere (Councillor for District 14: Connaught–Quinpool), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/d5282e74-51a2-4581-8c16-1641df5d75c5_rw_600.jpg?h=25e280345465abddd359941ce2b4f887)
Home of Sheila Fougere (Councillor for District 14: Connaught–Quinpool), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Russell Walker (Councillor for District 15: Fairview–Clayton Park), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/854d2fa0-5af5-41b2-9748-7fe5900fb555_rw_600.jpg?h=fb3eb417743129f78e4e416f2c22d1a3)
Home of Russell Walker (Councillor for District 15: Fairview–Clayton Park), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Debbie Hum (Councillor for District 16: Rockingham–Wentworth), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/bdd78db7-94f5-4821-bcd2-78b75f23e12b_rw_600.jpg?h=f27feb9750e76dd3abee70d75062f59d)
Home of Debbie Hum (Councillor for District 16: Rockingham–Wentworth), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Linda Mosher (Councillor for District 17: Purcell’s Cove–Armdale), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/53d96487-d694-4e1b-b4b4-184bcc082d89_rw_600.jpg?h=45faba7ede007ccf0909772657770af9)
Home of Linda Mosher (Councillor for District 17: Purcell’s Cove–Armdale), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Stephen D. Adams (Councillor for District 18: Spryfield–Herring Cove), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/8d02a4d5-ec79-4f1f-b04a-68418f47405f_rw_600.jpg?h=2de48907e0a07fc53e5f62d57433726b)
Home of Stephen D. Adams (Councillor for District 18: Spryfield–Herring Cove), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Brad Johns (Councillor for District 19: Middle and Upper Sackville–Lucasville), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/ce072aae-797f-4201-9763-3f11dba8aaf6_rw_600.jpg?h=aad570c19012a5f81a12d87924f176ea)
Home of Brad Johns (Councillor for District 19: Middle and Upper Sackville–Lucasville), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Robert Harvey (Councillor for District 20: Lower Sackville), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/7e31d223-43e8-4b11-956e-f670bfa602ee_rw_600.jpg?h=f826558cdf73e8aa0c865642e9120e6a)
Home of Robert Harvey (Councillor for District 20: Lower Sackville), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Len Goucher (Councillor for District 21: Bedford), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/5619dd61-27e8-4b63-ad21-c7a0390134b2_rw_600.jpg?h=b0fdf0bebc4a0a585eeab029b609df12)
Home of Len Goucher (Councillor for District 21: Bedford), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Reg Rankin (Councillor for District 22: Timberlea–Prospect), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/34daface-246b-4f4d-9069-f91bed87cbbb_rw_600.jpg?h=f5b03d409b72f732c09d004cc65208e8)
Home of Reg Rankin (Councillor for District 22: Timberlea–Prospect), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print
![Home of Gary Meade (Councillor for District 23: Hammonds Plains–St Margerets), 2006, 21" x 21", c-print](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/1c24359bf50c8015f6538d9cd430333c/ea493a5d-eff7-411f-bf59-0d5a6486dcb2_rw_600.jpg?h=afc6f62efdd39f5d83e2317e41756fba)