A Year at Hallmark

Every week brings something new in Hallmark's intensive 10-month program. Retrace the journey of our most recent graduates, the Class of 2008, from orientation to graduation. As you step through this timeline, realize that a given week in 2009 or 2010 will likely be diffferent from the "same" week in 2007 or 2008 — unlike multi-year programs, Hallmark is unfettered in its ability to rapidly adapt to industry changes. We take advantage of that freedom to give every class the most current and relevant instruction possible. (You can follow the Class of 2009 on our Week by Week page.)

Week Forty — This week concludes the Portfolio Review Process. After ten short, but intense months of professional photography and imaging training, students have built a strong bond with one another as they have all worked extremely hard towards the common goal of presenting the most technically accurate, creative, professional portfolio possible. The support and encouragement offered by classmates who have become friends is a constant theme throughout the year, but is never more evident than when a student's portfolio is up for review. Pictured: current student, Kim, surrounded by her supporters made up of personal friends and Hallmark students.