Westcott Top Pro Peter Hurley

Peter Hurley is a world-renowned portrait photographer, author, speaker, and coach. Widely recognized as the leading authority in headshot photography, he has personally trained thousands of photographers on the concepts outlined in his bestselling book, The Headshot. His work and expertise have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Good Day NY, and Nightline.

A dynamic presence both on and off-camera, Peter is a TEDx speaker and a YouTube sensation, inspiring photographers worldwide. In 2024, he received the prestigious ICP Professional Photographer Achievement Award at the United Nations, cementing his impact on the industry. He calls New York City home, where he lives with his beautiful wife and their precious twin daughters.

Articles by Peter Hurley

How to Get the Best Facial Expressions for Your Portraits

Peter Hurley

06/14/2019

Lighting Tips

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Peter Hurley is a master of posing and capturing authentic, flattering facial expressions. He is one of the world’s top headshot photographers and founder of the renowned Headshot Crew. He shares his signature photography techniques through his online community and in live events around the globe.

Professional Lighting for Awesome Headshots

Peter Hurley

11/27/2018

Lighting Tips

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Educator, motivator, and headshot master Peter Hurley is known for creating flattering portraits with pristine lighting. To get the most out of each of his client's headshot sessions, Peter developed a  headshot lighting kit and background system that allow him to quickly create his signature portraits in any space available.

Behind the Scenes with the Peter Hurley Kit

Peter Hurley

04/28/2016

Lighting Tips

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Award-winning photographer and headshot master Peter Hurley is known for creating flattering  portraits with impeccable lighting. Earlier this year, Peter partnered with Westcott to bring photographers around the world a portable and powerful lighting kit. Meet the Peter Hurley Kit. The Peter Hurley Kit is a complete solution for high-quality, high-key portraits.