Benoit Courti Photography

http://www.behance.net/gallery/Black-and-White-Portraits/862398

i like the color and effect done on the eyes in this picture. The edge done on the side of his face by the jacket.

Matt Hoyle Photography

http://www.graphicmania.net/impressive-black-and-white-portrait-photography-ideas/

i like this photo  brings your attention straight to the center with a nail in the nose.

Holger Weigel Portrait Photography

http://1x.com/photo/421233/all:user:151769


I like the black and white contrast in this picture, and the texture.

Cory Smith Photography

I like how he flowed the 2 faces together at different angles, on top of the black and white filter.

Hanspeter Wagner Portrait Photography

I like the white washout around the face, and the emphasis put on the eyes.

http://www.productionparadise.com/member/zurich/hanspeter-wagner.html

My Picture

1. Name, phone #, and e-mail: Nah, nevermind. I know this already...but please tell me the address for your class blog.


bryangonophotography.blogspot.com












2. What’s your major? What year will you graduate?


My Major is undecided but i will graduate around 2017.


3. Why did you choose a photography class (or photography as a major), and what do you hope to learn from school in general and this class specifically?


I chose this class to take my core fine arts credit, and i hope to learn to take better pictures.









4. What are your goals after graduation? Please list your goals in reverse order, starting five years out, then three, two, one, and six months.

5 yrs..Have a job that pays good.
 



3 yrs...work on finishing up credits

2 yrs...have  a major decided

1 yr... finish core classes

6 mos... 3.8< my fresman year

5. What artists, musicians, photographers, writers, movies, books have influenced you/your work?

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana

6. Where do you get information about current national and international events?


Online news

7. Are there any important websites that you are referencing for art/photo competitions and/or information?

no





8. What museums and/or galleries have you been to in the past year?


no

9. Have you had any photo projects and/ or training in the past?


no

10. What is the value of art for the artist?


expression

11. What is the value of art for the audience?

beauty

12. Is photography a vocation or an avocation?

avocation

13. What is your passion?



Music Technology

14.What are you afraid of? What makes you uncomfortable?

spiders

15. Do you have a passport?





yes


16. Why did you sign up for this class? What do you hope to learn from it?

I took this class for my fine arts credit, and i hope to learn to take better pictures.