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-One — With the portfolio review process coming to a close at the conclusion of Week Forty, students have officially made the transition from student photographer to professional photographer. The commentary received from the panel of highly acclaimed professional photographers, not only allows a student to understand the things they have a solid grasp of, but the constructive feedback also allows the student to add or subtract pieces to their portfolio making the overall body of work stronger, prior to heading out to a job interview. Pictured: Current student, Ashley, absorbs commentary from panelist Barbara Bordnick, as two of her classmates and supporters, current students Sam and Amy, listen in.