Confident
Trustworthy
Approachable
I make my clients look confident, likable, approachable, trustworthy and knowledgable experts at what they do.
I'm a proud father, husband and son.
I love what I do because every day
I get to meet and help people just like you.
BEHIND THE LENS
ABOUT Pete
At home near the sea. Ever-focused on approachability and confidence in images; found in the right lighting and comfortability in front of the camera.
I’m a complex man. I like Jack Daniels. I used to play in a drum and bugle core. My degree is in electrical engineering and I have my CCIE certification which I use in my work at Microsoft. My wife and I used to ride our tandem road bike and raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (before having a kid). I grew up sailing on the Chesapeake from our home in PA, moved to Texas and eventually Seattle where we have set down roots. I enjoy watching Formula 1 and I can talk through the metamorphosis of teams through the years. Teaching lighting at UW keeps me rooted in the basics while I flex my creativity with the technical aspects of mastering light in the studio. Currently I spend my weekends taking my son on train adventures.
All of these quirks and paths through life have led me to photographing people’s faces. A session with me is both therapeutic and fun. I strive to be the best I can from a holistic perspective, not just the technical and artistic sides of photography. I’m the one who helps you put your best foot forward for that first impression.
Pete ELSEWHERE
WHERE TO
FIND ME
Cruising. I went on my first cruise for our honeymoon and now we enjoy them with our son.
Trains. It's my son's obsession and we love it together and as a family whether we're waving at, riding a train, or just playing with his wooden trains.
Travel. Skykomish, Mt. Rainier Scenic Railway in Elbe, or Strasburg, PA. We're all about the trains and we'll take the family for a train adventure.
Santa - together with my wife we craft memorable experiences where we capture the wonder in a child's eyes and transform those moments into stunning, heirloom-quality artwork for your home.
Dachshunds. We love the low-riders in our house.
A headshot is about more than just good lighting or a sharp lens—it’s about making the subject feel and
great
comfortable
— Peter Hurley
confident.
ABOUT YOU
You understand the importance of the image you project. You realize that often you can tell a story, sell your capabilities and your confidence, through your facial expressions alone, and you are more concerned about that than what clothes or jewelry you are wearing in the photograph. You are very likely not comfortable in front of the camera.
You are also clever enough to know when you need the help of an expert. Someone who can act as a consultant, an unbiased third party who can tell you what really looks good and what didn't work. Someone who can lead you to your goal of looking confident and approachable.
You don’t want someone who will point a cell phone at you and say “smile!” You will never hear me use the "S word". Well, I might when I'm frustrated with my son who isn't cooperating.
If this sounds like you. Let's work together! Contact me to get started.
MY clients are pretty awesome, want to look good, and ready to be more successful.
My Process:
It's as simple as the
No. Not the 4 Cs of picking a diamond. Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat. Yes, my wife has ensured I'm well-educated in fine jewelry. For headshot photography we work together through the 6 C's process:
6 C's
C
Contact
Coach
Collaborate
Confirm
Clean it up
Convey
WANT TO DIVE DEEPER?
Talk Headshots
I’ve made a career out of helping people just like yourself elevate their profiles through personal branding. It’s my job to make you look good and I do it every day!
I am like a consultant for your image. I will not leave it up to you. I will coach and direct you to the best headshot you have ever had. In the process, you will learn about how to look good in photographs and see yourself in a way you never have before. I am not just a professional photographer. I am a headshot specialist.
