Sam Hurd

Hello! I'm Sam. Welcome to this giant experiment that is my Patreon feed. This is where 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! 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 8+ hour long-form workshop videos, my most recent Lightroom editing preset, and my Imagen AI editing profile. 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 ready. Still, if you want to slowly explore most of the back catalog 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: Photo deconstructions Experimental photography techniques Photo-making and editing tutorials Real-world and honest gear and software reviews Business, productivity, and workflow tips Photography challenges (like my 3-step click challenge) Lead referrals (limited tier) Podcast episodes 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! 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. Patreon Tier Options! There are 3 monthly tiers of access to choose from: 1) Epic Patron Tier - the most popular $12 - video/articles/podcast Access the entire epic patron tier catalog (deconstructions, reviews, techniques, editing tutorials, etc) and future posts Group photo critiques Patron-only discounts Access to the community of member posts 2) Epic Workshop w/ my Lightroom Editing Preset & Imagen Editing Profile $49 video/articles/podcast/live streams The best option if you want a binge-able crash course - if you're brand new here, then I recommend starting with this for a few months. Includes all of the above, plus access to 10 hours of pre-recorded video (with translated subtitles): Session 1 - All Things Business & Client Experience Session 2 - All Things Technical Session 3 - Shoot Prep // Composition // Lighting // Posing Session 4 - All Things Branding Session 5 - The Full Client Session BTS Session 6 - All Things Workflow & Editing 3) Mentoring, 2nd Shooting $1000 Includes all of the above 2 Mentoring Sessions/month (up to 2 hours each) Open invitation to shoot alongside me (paid) for one wedding Pre-wedding mentoring about equipment and strategy. Gain real-world wedding experience and build an actual wedding portfolio. 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. 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 (see even more): Sam's Patreon has single-handedly been the best investment in my career. Steven Neaves 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. Nikola Janev 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.