In this episode, Dhru interviews Peter Hurley, who shares his unconventional journey from studying human physiology and selling sailboats to becoming a highly successful headshot photographer. Starting with his unpredictable path to picking up a camera, Hurley's initial struggles in modeling and acting eventually led him to focus on photography. Driven by a desire to make a good living and pursue his passion, he overcame challenges and established himself as a sought-after headshot photographer, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and exploring new paths for a fulfilling career.Peter shares insights from this wealth of experience in the headshot photography industry including the significance of a strong work ethic, personal growth, and collaboration within the community. He stresses the value of education and learning the basics before developing a unique style. Additionally, the interview touches on the influence of mentors, childhood experiences, and the impact of travel on personal growth. Throughout the episode, there's a recurring theme of embracing opportunities, taking risks, and prioritizing personal growth to achieve greater success and fulfillment in one's career and life.About Peter HurleyPeter Hurley is a New York and Los Angeles based portrait photographer who is regarded as the industry leader in headshot photography. He’s best known for the genuine expressions he captures for his executive business portraits and actor headshots.With a wealth of diverse experiences, Peter Hurley has navigated life’s twists and turns with purpose and passion. From sailing the seven seas in preparation for the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games to gracing the camera lens as a model for Polo Sport and Abercrombie & Fitch, Peter’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. His peers recognize him as the foremost authority on headshot photography, a reputation solidified by his acclaimed book, The Headshot.With over two decades of experience, Peter seamlessly transitioned into the role of a director. His passion for excellence shines in every project, producing compelling videos that showcase his clients’ businesses at their best. Rooted in New York City, Peter finds inspiration in his beautiful wife and cherished twin daughters, driving his ongoing pursuit of creativity and excellence.--Contact Dhru Beeharilal | Nayan Leadership: Website: NayanLeadership.comLinkedIn: DhruBeeFacebook: NayanLeadershipYouTude: DhruBeeContact Peter Hurley | Peter Hurley: Website: Peter HurleyInstagram: Peter_HurleyTwitter: Peter_HurleyFacebook: PeterHurleyPhotoLinkedin: PeterHurleyYouTube: PeterHurleyPhotography--Transcript:Dhru 00:00Hey everybody, this is Dr. Dhru Bee. And I'm here to welcome you to my podcast, Ikigai Leadership. We're gonna be talking to leaders in all different industries from all different backgrounds and demographics from all over the world. And we'll be discussing topics like leadership development, culture, DEI, content creation and marketing, and all things business and entrepreneurship. Dhru 00:26All right, welcome, everybody. Welcome back to another edition of IIkigai Leadership. I'm here in a special place, here. This is not my normal spot. As usual. I'm sure you guys have known by now. I'm here with the amazing Peter Hurley. Thanks so much, Peter, for taking the time to talk today, man. Peter 00:42Oh my gosh, Drew, I'm so psyched you came in. This is awesome. I need, I wanted you to see the studio and hang out with you. But this is cool that we got to do this. Dhru 00:48The studio is awesome. It's actually, the location is phenomenal. But this this actually is setup. I mean, I'm I'm blown away by how amazing this for folks. I mean, I brought my photographer and Peter already has everything set up here, which is pretty cool. So I can take advantage this amazing space. Super cool. Peter 01:03So no, I was excited. Because I knew when you asked me to do this, and you were gonna come up, I was like, I'll be ready. I'm gonna have this place rockin and rollin by then. Dhru 01:11It's awesome to have you on here. And a lot of folks who are watching us will not really know you, have an idea of your background in that kind of thing. But who is Peter, would you start by going to what what made you pick up pick up a camera? I mean, we talked about this a little bit. You told us a story back in Denver, but I mean, folks who weren't there, obviously. Peter 01:28Sure. My name is Peter Hurley. I was born in New Jersey. The path for me to grab a camera was pretty random. I didn't know what the heck I was doing. I went to BU and I was studying like human physiology. And I was like, I don't know what I'm gonna do. When I graduated. I graduate and I sailed for the summer. As I always did. I raced sailboats all my life. And I just I was really into it. I grew up on the Jersey Shore in a small town called Mantaloking. That summer, I was selling sailboats at a local sailors' shop. And one of my friends ...
