Peter Hurley Fri, 10/02/2015 - 3:01am

October best headshot contest: Get your PhD in Photography PEOPLE!

OCTOBER ENTRIES ARE CLOSED! We will be selecting a winner tomorrow at 4pm EST on the CrewCast. http://www.spreecast.com/events/phd-oct-winning-c…

Every month from here on in I'll be doing a contest for the best headshot on the planet. OCTOBER CONTEST STARTS TODAY!

Winner each month gets to spend 2 days of their choice hangin, shabang'in with me in the NY studio. You'll be immersed full bore into the Peter Hurley philosophy of portraiture and afterwards you'll earn your PhD(Peter Hurley Direction) in photography! Including a badge of honor on Headshot Crew by being labeled as a PhD.

Winners also receive a free year on Headshot Crew and both my DVD's and a personalized signed copy of my book "The Headshot!" Enter below by submitting the best headshot you've ever taken and your chance at a killer time Shabang'in NYC style with me! One winner will be chosen each month starting in September.

Once you are chosen you have a year to figure out a time period when you can get your butt to NYC and hang with me in the NY studio. Winners will be chosen on the first Tuesday of each month during out weekly Headshot crew CrewCast. In order to be considered you must be a member of the protégé coaching group. CrewCast links are posted in the core coaching group each week prior to Tuesday.

If you aren't already a member of the core coaching group, sign up today for your free 30 day trial and enter the contest. Only 1 submission per person per month. Enter every month with a new submission of your choice.

117 Comments

Thomas Reitinger Fri, 10/02/2015 - 10:37am

For me its this one in October. Love the expression

Bruno Kongawoin Fri, 10/02/2015 - 11:04am

This is from my first session of October and my entry for October.

hannsj Fri, 10/02/2015 - 3:59pm

Bruno Kongawoin

As Chris said and I pinch it from him "Goosebumps"!
And this mouth is insane!!!!!!

Bruno Kongawoin Sat, 10/03/2015 - 5:35am

hannsj

WOW Hanns. Appreciate your appreciation of this one mate.

Chris Marxen Sun, 10/04/2015 - 6:10pm

hannsj

Jonas A.K. Christensen Sun, 10/04/2015 - 5:36pm

Bruno Kongawoin

This is awesome Bruno!

Bruno Kongawoin Sun, 10/04/2015 - 6:07pm

Jonas A.K. Christensen

Thanks Jonas.

Mark Dust Tue, 10/06/2015 - 3:47am

Bruno Kongawoin

Nice work Bruno, love the mouth attitude!

Markus Schänzle Wed, 10/07/2015 - 1:12pm

Bruno Kongawoin

like it

hannsj Fri, 10/02/2015 - 12:02pm

[Edited]

Withdrew entry.

Chris Gillett Fri, 10/02/2015 - 7:46pm

hannsj

Love it.

Chris Marxen Sun, 10/04/2015 - 6:11pm

Chris Gillett

Sam Oster Tue, 10/06/2015 - 10:57pm

hannsj

Beautiful shot Hanns, wow!

Markus Schänzle Wed, 10/07/2015 - 1:09pm

hannsj

Love it!

JaneHaas Sat, 10/10/2015 - 1:07am

That is an amazing shot!

Gustavo Mirabile Fri, 10/02/2015 - 1:01pm

This is for October contest. I love this picture as it shows really how she is.

Ross Zanzucchi Fri, 10/02/2015 - 2:21pm

This is one of my first headshots since joining.

Svitlana Asaulenko Sat, 10/03/2015 - 2:30am

This is my first try of headshoot for October contest

Jerry Martin Sat, 10/03/2015 - 3:38am

Peter!
Thank you for doing all you do for us photogs, and for this amazing opportunity!
Jerry (Miami)

Hugo Gomez Sun, 10/04/2015 - 6:38am

[Edited]

This is my entry for October.

Amy McDermott Mon, 10/05/2015 - 1:53am

Shabang'in my own self portrait... :-) From over here in Pa.

Julie Nixon Mon, 10/05/2015 - 2:33am

Here is my October entry. A beautiful primary teacher that has never had a headshot before. Studied hard and used all that I have learned so far to create an environment of trust. So grateful for all of the guidance and support from my wingman as I develop my skills! Have big dreams and can't wait to live them!

Mark Dust Mon, 10/05/2015 - 3:34pm

[Edited]

Vanessa

rockycharles Mon, 10/05/2015 - 4:54pm

Mark Dust

Winning smile Mark. Genuine.

Mark Dust Mon, 10/05/2015 - 9:02pm

rockycharles [Edited]

Thanks Rocky, I hope the necklace doesn't do me in though. I did one version removing it, but it just didn't look right without it there. The balance between the lines of her jaw and the neckline felt off with the necklace gone. My Wingman, Jerry Camarillo, also recommended leaving it, so that made the decision easier.

rockycharles Mon, 10/05/2015 - 10:02pm

Mark Dust [Edited]

and that's what makes you an artist.

Cristina "Bibi" Franco Sun, 11/08/2015 - 6:01pm

Mark Dust [Edited]

try photoshopping it out, see how it looks. i love it.

Gareth Dix Tue, 10/06/2015 - 8:39pm

Mark Dust

This is seriously good!

Mark Dust Wed, 10/07/2015 - 2:51am

Gareth Dix

Thanks Gareth, now would you be so kind as to remove your entry so I'll have a chance! Lol

Mohammad Alameer Tue, 10/06/2015 - 4:43am

[Edited]

I've subscribed in this website like 3 minutes ago, and the first post I see is this contest. So, What the heck, I'll participate :p

Christian Bardrum Tue, 10/06/2015 - 1:25pm

[Edited]

Here is one from me, Helga from Denmark..

Hugo Gomez Tue, 10/06/2015 - 1:38pm

Christian Bardrum

oh, finally, the girl from Denmark :)

Christian Bardrum Tue, 10/06/2015 - 2:13pm

Hugo Gomez

Let´s see how long she around for, she has difficulty making up her mind :-)

Wheaton Mahoney Tue, 10/06/2015 - 7:27pm

Meet Jon...

JeffreyDowell Tue, 10/06/2015 - 8:18pm

[Edited]

First time here. Here's my submission.

Gareth Dix Tue, 10/06/2015 - 8:36pm

Here's mine

Bruno Kongawoin Tue, 10/06/2015 - 9:58pm

Gareth Dix

Gareth, I shot with Emma while I was in the UK. She lived only 10 minutes from my place. Very pretty girl.

Gareth Dix Wed, 10/07/2015 - 3:26am

Bruno Kongawoin

She is awesome, had so much fun shooting with her! We were shooting beauty that day but I couldn't resist getting a headshot session in as well!

Mark Dust Wed, 10/07/2015 - 2:52am

Gareth Dix

Great shot Gareth!

Mike Sansone Tue, 10/06/2015 - 9:07pm

Chris is the second dude I EVER shot a headshot for over 3 yrs ago. and i just got him back in the studio the other day. I'd say I've come a pretty long way...and I'm glad this guy has been around for it all too.