Peter Hurley

About

Portrait photographer, educator, and YouTube personality known for his expertise in headshot photography and his presence in the world of photography education through his YouTube channel which has amassed over 120,000 subscribers due to his educational content. He is also known for being the founder of The Headshot Crew, an educational platform for photographers. 

Before Fame

His interest in photography developed at an early age, but it wasn't until later in life that he chose to pursue it professionally. He worked in the corporate world for several years but soon realized that his true passion lay in photography. His formal education in photography began in the early 2000s. big break came when he began working with actors, models, and celebrities to create high-quality headshots. He began sharing photography education content on his YouTube in 2011.

Trivia

He is the author of The Headshot: The Secrets to Creating Amazing Headshot Portraits. One of his most famous techniques is the "Hurley Lighting", which is a distinct lighting setup. His headshots have appeared in publications like Forbes.

Family Life

He was born and raised in the United States. He and his wife Stephanie Hurley work together to run his photography business and YouTube channel.

Associated With

He and Peter McKinnon both create photography educational content on YouTube.