World-renown photographer Peter Hurley experienced this first-hand while he was working as a bartender, Olympian and as a model at a young age. The Feather staff visited his studio on Hurley’s invitation, March 15.  He shared his personal and photography experiences and gave professional tips to the young staff.

With an email and some organization of details, The Feather was privileged with a personal interview in Hurley’s Manhattan studio.

While working as a bartender, often until 4 a.m.,  this lifestyle neither supplied much purpose or revenue that Hurley desired. On the side, he was also a model for designer apparel like Abercrombie & Fitch. However, Hurley didn’t feel that this career would last forever.

Bruce Weber, a photographer who shot photos of Hurley during his modeling career, ushered Hurley to pick up a camera in 2000. Hurley was rather confused about this advice because he was usually the one in front of the camera, not behind it. 

This moment on, Hurley never missed a chance to capture a moment with his lens from 2002 going forward. Out of many photography paths, Hurley’s headshot production occupied the most attention. His headshot niche gained him a spot in the Backstage magazine as the best headshot photographer in the New York.

With a YouTube channel, Hurley was able to reach his rising fans through informative videos on how to take the perfect headshot as well as angle. More of these YouTube videos gain Hurley interest and popularity. People continue to be interested in learning about one of the best headshot photographers.

Today Hurley not only takes photographs but also teaches and trains photographers all over the world. In fact, he will be heading to Australia in the next month to combine a sailing trip and training in Brisbane and Sydney.

Today Hurley not only takes photographs but also teaches and trains photographers all over the world. In fact, he will be heading to Australia in the next month to combine a sailing trip and phototography photography training in Brisbane and Sydney.

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