The Big News.

So, I’m still in disbelief; Two years of non-stop work, many emotions, a lot of life changing circumstances all finally came together. I won Best Portfolio 2009 for my photography program at Gwinnett Tech. It was hard but nothing felt more natural as far as work goes. It’s so hard to express how I feel in writing or speaking. Christ has been extremely patient and gracious with me and has gotten me through so much the past two years and to be given this is just too much. There are a classroom of 23 other students deserving of this honor and to say I did it without all of them would be a lie. All my classmates (all linked to the right) helped me in some way along the way which is why I am so grateful for this experience that I might not would have had at any other school (special thanks to classmate Jessica Elliott for being an amazing partner for the past two years!). My teachers (Mrs. Harkins, Ms. Finch, Mrs. Kathy, John, D.Jones, and Claudia (oh and can’t forget Ms. Hwang! haha))are the sickest, they helped me in and outside of school and their honesty, although it can be extremely hard to hear, has helped mold me into way more than the lil “photographer” who walked in two years ago. I’m definitely not trying to write some speech, just give credit where credit is due, because also, my Family and Friends have supported me all the way through and without all of these components of love in my life, I know I wouldn’t be close to the person I am and receiving this honor wouldn’t be as sweet. I’m just so dang stoked about this and also for all my classmates for making it through, giving it their all, and caring for one another the whole way through. Gwinnett Tech’s Photography Program is one of the most radical experiences.


This video was put together by my friend and 2008 GTC graduate Danielle Millwood! She’s a great friend, not only snapped some funny shots of yours truly on the announcement day, but also brought me some fortune cookies, balloons, bubblicious bubble gum, and ALSO a freakin Steak lunch! She is sooo dang dope! And excuse the random-ness of the video… ๐Ÿ™‚

In other frackin’ sweet news, I’ll be heading to New Jersey/New York City with Marc Climie and Zack Arias to assist in a big ol’ Indian Wedding and a few shoots around the Big Apple. We’re heading out Wednesday and get back Monday in time to finish up last minute Portfolio Show business, HAVE HEART’S LAST SHOW IN ATLANTA!!!, and the big Show day on Saturday. Be there or be extremely lame, or bored, cause everyone’s gonna be there, eatin fine food and drinkin Coca-cola… at least I will.

12 Comments

  1. Claudia Winter on August 31, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    ยกThat's sooo funny! Congrats to you Brian. You really deserved it. You're a great photographer. I wish you the best.

  2. Brian Hall on August 31, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    Thank you Claudia! I really appreciate it. Thanks for all the help!

  3. Darren on September 1, 2009 at 12:36 am

    Congrats dude! You are a great photographer, but don't stop at photography you have far better talents that extend beyond photography. Use your photography skills to help you reach your goals. Have a good one dude.

  4. Brian Hall on September 1, 2009 at 2:20 am

    Thanks Darren! Yeah, that's the goal so I will do my best!

  5. Jessica Elliott on September 1, 2009 at 2:23 am

    You's so dang good. One day I can say I knew you when you weren't famous. Congrats again, I'm so glad you won!

  6. Brian Hall on September 1, 2009 at 3:26 am

    Whatever dude! You can say "You know me!"… bahahaha! Just kiddin. we be friends Shawday!

  7. Sammi Kate Photography on September 1, 2009 at 4:28 am

    Congrats!!! I knew you could do it! your a great person and honestly i'm stoked that I get to see your amazing work in progress!!!

  8. Brian Hall on September 1, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    Thanks Sam! same here for you. Maybe I will see some more of your billboards around town in the next year! haha

  9. Mendoza Photography on September 1, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    hahah u r so silly hahah ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. Brian Hall on September 1, 2009 at 9:55 pm

    And you are loco!… Just kidding ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. Matthew Golden on September 3, 2009 at 3:27 am

    Huge congrats man! That's awesome!

  12. Brian Hall on September 9, 2009 at 6:49 pm

    Thanks Matt, I appreciate it.

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