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.)

Class of 2008 Arrives — Wednesday, September 5th marked the arrival of Hallmark's 33rd graduating class, the Class of 2008. Many of these future photographic professionals have traveled far to get here — we have students from Italy, Brazil, Canada, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, Singapore, England, and India, as well as from across the US — but today is just the beginning of the most exciting and challenging part of their adventure. Their 10 months with us begins with a three-day Orientation including guest appearances by photographers and industry professionals. Wednesday's activities concluded with an inspiring presentation by award-winning photographer Barbara Bordnick.