Feb. 13, 2025

Through the Lens of Peter Hurley

Through the Lens of Peter Hurley
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This week on "The Leader’s Edge," join hosts Steve and Ernie for an inspiring episode titled "Through the Lens of Peter Hurley." Discover the extraordinary journey of Peter Hurley, a leader who has transformed from Olympic sailing and modeling for top brands like Polo and Abercrombie & Fitch into the world’s premier headshot photographer. With over 20,000 faces captured just three feet from his lens, Peter's mission is to unveil the unique beauty in everyone, embodied in his powerful mantra: "Your picture, my purpose." 
 
As a sought-after educator and speaker for major corporations like Google, Apple, Microsoft, and TEDx, Peter has shared his expertise, garnering over 8 million views on YouTube. 
 
Tune in to "The Leader’s Edge" this week at 11am PST, 1pm CST, and 2pm EST on the VoiceAmerica Business Network Channel for an insightful conversation with this remarkable leader.
 
 
Peter Hurley's Bio

Peter Hurley’s unconventional journey—from Olympic sailing and modeling for brands like Polo and Abercrombie & Fitch to becoming the world’s leading headshot photographer—has seen him capture over 20,000 faces, each just three feet from his lens. His mission is to reveal the unique beauty in everyone, encapsulated in his mantra: "Your picture, my purpose."

A sought-after educator, Peter has spoken for Google, Apple, Microsoft, and TEDx, sharing techniques that have amassed over 8 million YouTube views. Recognized as a Canon Explorer of Light and honored with the 2024 Professional Photographer Achievement Award at the UN, he continues to inspire.

Beyond photography, Peter mentors through Headshot Crew, the largest network of headshot specialists, and authored the bestselling book The Headshot. Living in NYC with his wife and twin daughters, he remains grateful for his journey and the countless faces he has yet to capture.