Billy Name's photography is mostly in black with high contrast. His models were either posed or caught off guard by the camera. The backdrop of Billy Name's work is mostly dedicated to the artwork inside the Factory, a studio owned by his beloved Andy Warhol. Billy Name spent so much time in the Factory that he eventually just moved in and became the unofficial documentary photographer for the studio. He also had a weird obsession with silver, and no one really knows why. His fascination was evident throughout the Factory, as he made everything he could silver and even painted the silverware silver.
I was first attracted to Billy Name's work because of what he took pictures of. I like taking posed and candid pictures of my friends, so I decided Billy Name would be a good choice of photograph for me to emulate. I was a little hesitant about the black and white. however. I like more natural photography, so I prefer my photographs in color. I decided to emulate Billy Name's use of black and white instead of just leaving my work in color because 1. it better represents his work and 2. it was something new for me to try. I'm happy I decided to do so because I actually enjoyed working with the black and white filter and believe it better compliments my photographs. I plan on continuing using high contrast and black and white (every once in a while).
I was first attracted to Billy Name's work because of what he took pictures of. I like taking posed and candid pictures of my friends, so I decided Billy Name would be a good choice of photograph for me to emulate. I was a little hesitant about the black and white. however. I like more natural photography, so I prefer my photographs in color. I decided to emulate Billy Name's use of black and white instead of just leaving my work in color because 1. it better represents his work and 2. it was something new for me to try. I'm happy I decided to do so because I actually enjoyed working with the black and white filter and believe it better compliments my photographs. I plan on continuing using high contrast and black and white (every once in a while).