A Lego boy, Michael used his visual talents to create amazing structures. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Michael moved to Maui, Hawaii, where he ran a media department at a youth center, creating surf and skate movies which aired on local television. In his mid-twenties, with Maui’s beauty surrounding him, he realized the transformation power of telling stories through pictures and wanted to share these experiences with others through the world of photography. This became a pivotal point in his life where he realized he could change people’s perceptions and open their eyes to a world they have never felt before. This full-circle approach to photography and film was the springboard to start his own production company, leading to commercial shoots and documentary projects around the world. In 2008, Michael moved to Los Angeles and opened the Michael Roud Photography studio.

Peter Hurley began his photography career by capturing portraits of his model friends and landed his first commercial gig shooting sneakers for Reebok. He also worked on “The Apprentice” show, photographing for Levi’s. While he loved his portrait work, he shifted his focus towards becoming the best headshot photographer. His signature style with clean backgrounds, exquisite lighting, and captivating expressions became incredibly popular, earning him several awards from Backstage magazine as the best headshot photographer in New York City. By sharing his knowledge, he was able to help grow the number of photographers specializing in headshot photography. His book, The Headshot, became a #1 bestseller in photography on Amazon upon its release. Peter also founded Headshot Crew, which is now the largest network of headshot specialists globally, with over 15,000 members. He has carefully selected the best photographers to represent the Headshot Crew brand, who can provide companies with a consistent look for their corporate headshot photography needs.

Rafal Wegiel, a portrait and headshot photographer originally from Poland, has been based in Calgary, AB Canada since 2001. His aim is to capture the beauty and essence of people in his images, inviting viewers to see their inner beauty through his camera lens. Rafal Wegiel's educational content is focused on headshot photography and behind-the-scenes videos.

Jana Williams is a photographer who believes in the power of a photograph to capture a moment and tell a story. With her camera, she captures the light and colors of a scene to create a still image that reflects the emotions of her subjects. Jana has worked with many prestigious brands including Christian Dior, Banana Republic, Revolve, Juicy and Chloe, and her work has been featured in popular wedding blogs and magazines such as The Knot, Martha Stewart Living, Brides, Elle, C Magazine, Bello, Style Me Pretty, Us Weekly, and People. While Jana has experience shooting for many different types of clients, her passion and specialty is wedding photography, and she has been recognized as one of the top 100 wedding photographers in the world by Nicholas Purcell Studio for the last two years. Jana's educational content is focused on sharing her knowledge and expertise in wedding, fashion, and portrait photography through tutorials, gear reviews, branding and business tips, and Photoshop editing tools.

Cassidy Lynne began her career as a photographer and social media manager for a college. After being introduced to the world of photography through her job, she started her own business, offering portrait sessions and eventually her first wedding. Over the course of three years and photographing over 75 weddings, Cassidy fell in love with her work. Her educational content is centered around helping photographers advance their photography businesses. Cassidy understands the day-to-day grind of photographing and editing couples' photos, delivering galleries, and the repetitive cycle that goes with it. Her goal is to support other photographers by providing practical products, free resources, and personalized mentorship. She's dedicated to being a sounding board, advocate, and friend for photographers along the way.

Andrei Restrepo is a professional photographer and video creator situated in Houston, TX. He operates a freelance photography business and manages his own media firm, producing videos for his YouTube channel on photo and video creation. Andrei finds pleasure in traveling and capturing fascinating tales, creating content that instills inspiration and evokes sentiments. His teaching content is centered around photography, videography, editing, and all the creative aspects in the field. Andrei takes pleasure in sharing his knowledge and expertise by developing content and resources that he wishes he had at the start of his journey.

Matt Spaugh is passionate about capturing headshots and enjoys the one-on-one interaction and attention to detail that comes with the process. He understands that while headshots may appear simple, they can be challenging to capture. His goal is to provide his clients with headshots that convey confidence and approachability while helping them look their best. Matt's educational content focuses on improving your photography or videography skills.

After trying various jobs including being a janitor, construction worker, and musician, Gary Hughes eventually followed his parents' footsteps and became a professional photographer. He founded Hughes Fioretti Photography with his wife Julie Fioretti after completing an internship with other studios. Gary has been teaching photography to aspiring photographers in the southeast since 2010, focusing on how to increase profits through social media, creative capture, and sales techniques. He has won numerous awards for his work, including first place for wedding albums and portraits, as well as recognition as one of the top 10 photographers in central Florida. In 2012, he earned the degree of Master Photographer and was awarded Master Photographer of the Year from the PPSCF. Gary received his Photographic Craftsman degree from the PPA in 2013, and continues to travel across the country to help other photographers improve their art, business, and quality of life. Gary was also invited to be a platform speaker at Imaging USA in Phoenix in 2014.

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