I joined PH2PRO about one year ago (an online mentoring site for headshot photographers, created by a world renowned photographer, Peter Hurley), and I thought I knew a thing or two about headshot photography…boy, was I wrong!
The journey I took was challenging, humbling and rewarding. I learned that it’s ok if you hear, ‘it’s not good enough, or you need work, or what kind of operation are you running” and not feel so bruised that you can’t continue on. I learned to listen to my critiques from Peter and the other Associates on the site, learn from them, change things around and give it another go-around.
I began perfecting and sharpening my skills; studied and continued to mess up, try again, mess up, and then try again. I learned from Peter that client’s mustn’t just show up and just smile. It’s about me telling their story in one single image. I learned about hurleyisms, squinching, micro-expressions, the tilt, the lights, subtle changes in posing, psyphotology and so much more.
On December 17, 2014 I become one of his PH2PRO Associate Photographers. PH2 Associates are photographers that Peter personally recommends as a go-to photographer for headshots based on their quality of work; based on his quality of work. Peter does not give these nominations away so easily.
There are 6,602 photographers from 110 countries that have submitted 37,025 photos. There are currently 56 chosen Associates under Peter. They are from all around the world; including various U.S. Cities, Denmark, United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, New Zealand and Dubai (just to name a few).
It’s an extreme honor to be a part of this team. At times it was not easy, and I felt like throwing in the towel. That’s where the other “elite” team members came into play. The support you get from the established Associate members and Mentors who have been around longer is bar none! They really do care about helping and getting you to the next level. They are all honest, and if you are ready to embark on this adventure to step up your head shot photography game, then join on in!
Shabang!
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