The Art of Photography: The Inspirational Series with Peter Hurley
Take an inspiration break with Mia McCormick and Peter Hurley, an advertising and commercial photographer based in New York. Peter is known around the world for his ability to draw emotion and expression from people posing for his headshots, but you may not know the story about how he got started and built the business he has today. Over the course of an hour Mia and Peter discuss a wide variety of topics that range from getting started in the business to figuring out how to create a viable career, from what Peter's typical day looks like to the importance of building relationships, having the burning desire, setting goals, and so much more!
Release Date: 2013-11-26
Lessons
On Getting Started
<p>Peter shares the story of how he got started in photography and taking headshots.</p>
Duration: 15 mins 19 seconds
On Creating a Viable Business
<p>There comes a point after you get started where you need to figure out how to make this a viable business. You have to develop your own unique style or look.</p>
Duration: 14 mins 3 seconds
On a Typical Day
<p>The client may be hiring you, but this is your day too. You are spending it together, so it needs to work for both of you.</p>
Duration: 15 mins 0 seconds
On Having a Variety of Options
<p>From daily client work to big commercial jobs, and even developing your own products, there are a lot of ways to make a life out of working behind the camera.</p>
Duration: 11 mins 4 seconds
On Looking to the Future
<p>Peter looks to the future discussing some of what he is working towards and shares some advice for people who are just getting started.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 36 seconds