Sam Hurd

Hello! I'm Sam. Welcome to this giant experiment that is my Patreon feed. This is where&nbsp;I share insights and BTS from everything I do as a photographer.Becoming a patron brings you along this creative journey with me, and we'll find out together where that leads. Being a photographer is the greatest job on the planet, and I want to share everything I know about my craft!If you're not interested in a monthly tier, check out my <a href="https://www.patreon.com/samhurd/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Shop page</a> with one-time purchase options for select posts.Most of the content shared here is posted to the $12 tier. You instantly get access to the back catalog of all posts in that tier. There’s a more expensive tier @ $49 with posts that include&nbsp;8+&nbsp;hour long-form workshop videos, my most recent Lightroom editing preset, my <a href="https://bit.ly/45g2XS2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Imagen AI editing profile</a>, and access to <a href="http://insight.photo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Insight</a>. The $49 tier is meant as a binge-able boot camp of everything I know with the idea that you can roll down to the $12 tier for ongoing content and support when you're done binging.Still, if you want to slowly explore most of the back catalog&nbsp;at your own pace from the start, then the $12 is a great option.Though I’m a wedding photographer, and most of my perspective has that context, nearly everything I discuss applies to other genres of photography... and even creatives in entirely different crafts. Here’s a quick overview of the types of content you’ll gain access to once you become a patron:<ul><li>Photo deconstructions</li><li>Experimental photography techniques</li><li>Photo-making and editing tutorials</li><li>Real-world and honest gear and software reviews</li><li>Business, productivity, and workflow tips</li><li>Photography challenges (like my 3-step click challenge)</li><li>Lead referrals (limited tier)</li><li>Podcast episodes</li></ul>I hope you can learn new skills and valuable information, connect with like-minded creatives, and get inspired. I love interacting with everyone here, so please feel free to ask questions and start discussions!<img src="http://www.samhurdphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/001.jpg" title="">The best thing about this platform is that when you join a tier, you get instant access to everything ever posted in that tier — and everything new for as long as you're an active supporter.<img src="http://www.samhurdphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/01-st-francis-hall-wedding-760x507@2x.jpg" title=""><h4 style="">Patreon Tier Options!</h4>There are 3 monthly tiers of access to choose from:1) Epic Patron Tier - the most popular<ul><li>$12 - video/articles/podcast</li><li>Access the entire epic patron tier catalog (deconstructions, reviews, techniques, editing tutorials, etc) and future posts</li><li>Group photo critiques</li><li>Patron-only discounts</li><li>Access to the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/samhurd/community" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">community of member posts</a></li></ul>2) Epic Workshop w/ my <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/gainstage-cs-my-68641440" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Lightroom Editing Preset</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/access-my-imagen-84364058" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Imagen Editing Profile</a><ul><li>$49 video/articles/podcast/live streams</li><li>The best option if you want a binge-able crash course - if you're brand new here, then&nbsp;I recommend starting with this for a few months.</li><li>Includes all of the above, plus access to 10 hours of pre-recorded video (with translated subtitles):<ul><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/epic-workshop-1-35052371" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Session 1</a> - All Things Business &amp; Client Experience</li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/epic-workshop-2-35118302" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Session 2</a> - All Things Technical</li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/epic-workshop-3-35192119" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Session 3</a> - Shoot Prep // Composition // Lighting // Posing</li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/epic-workshop-4-35268333" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Session 4</a> - All Things Branding</li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/epic-workshop-5-35331293" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Session 5</a> - The Full Client Session BTS</li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/rsvp-epic-online-35405470" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Session 6</a> - All Things Workflow &amp; Editing</li></ul></li></ul>3) Mentoring, 2nd Shooting<ul><li>$1000</li><li>Includes all of the above</li><li>2 Mentoring Sessions/month (up to 2 hours each)</li><li>Open invitation to shoot alongside me (paid) for one wedding</li><li>Pre-wedding mentoring about equipment and strategy.</li><li>Gain real-world wedding experience and build an actual wedding portfolio.</li><li>Possible direct referral to clients that inquire about dates I'm already booked so you can book them on your own, but this is not a guarantee - just a bonus.</li></ul><img src="http://www.samhurdphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/21-church-and-company-baltimore-wedding-760x508@2x.jpg" title="">Ethics Statement I am not hired (or feel compelled) to mention any of the company's products found throughout my Patreon feed. I am very proud to present my opinions from a independent perspective, and sharing information through my personal experience is the priority here. A few kind words from my Patrons (<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/0vlm2rxvxck75nx/patron-reviews.jpg?dl=0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">see even more</a>):Sam's Patreon has single-handedly been the best investment in my career.<ul><li>Steven Neaves</li></ul>I just finished binge-reading/watching your entire Patreon library. To say I'm extremely inspired would be a gross understatement. I'm absolutely pumped for this upcoming wedding season.<ul><li>Nikola Janev</li></ul>What Sam is sharing is worth way more than what he charges. In fact, it's priceless. I've learned so much, explored my own creativity, and also laughed a lot.

Free

<ul><li>Patron-only content (deconstructions &amp; tutorials, etc)</li><li>Select full client galleries &amp; workshop lessons</li><li>Post-processing breakdowns of my favorite images</li><li>Early access episodes of the epic podcast</li><li>Connect with other patrons in the community</li></ul>Ongoing insight and discussion about specifics of editing, marketing, branding, equip reviews, and advanced shooting techniques. All this content is exclusive and/or early access before (if ever) it hits social media or my website.

Epic Patron

<ul><li>Access to everything in the $12 tier+</li><li>You OPT IN to receiving text messages from Insight.photo</li><li>The Adobe Edition of Gainstage (my current editing preset)</li><li><a href="https://imagen-ai.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Imagen</a> Editing Profile I <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/access-my-imagen-84364058" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">trained with 30,000 edited raw files</a></li><li>6 long-form video sessions totaling 10 hours of content<ul><li>Session 1 - Business &amp; Client Experience</li><li>Session 2 - All Things Technical</li><li>Session 3 - Shoot Prep // Composition // Posing // 5 L's</li><li>Session 4 - All Things Branding</li><li>Session 5 - The Full Client Session BTS</li><li>Session 6 - Workflow &amp; Editing</li></ul></li></ul>If you want to binge on content overload, then this is a good tier to start with. Read reviews from previous workshop attendees here: <a href="https://bit.ly/2R8Cj9Y" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2R8Cj9Y</a>

The Epic Workshop // Online

<ul><li>2 Mentoring Sessions/month (up to 2 hours each)</li><li>Open invitation to shoot alongside me for any weddings I photograph in the month you're actively pledged.</li><li>Pre-wedding mentoring about equipment and strategy.</li><li>Gain real-world wedding experience and build a real wedding portfolio.</li><li>Possible direct referral to clients that inquire about dates I'm already booked so you can book them on your own, but this is not a guarantee - just a bonus if it works out.</li><li>Everything in all other tiers is included.</li></ul>

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