{"id":1689,"date":"2016-11-10T15:09:27","date_gmt":"2016-11-10T15:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.jpegmini.com\/?p=1689"},"modified":"2016-11-10T16:22:19","modified_gmt":"2016-11-10T16:22:19","slug":"sam-hurd-shares-his-distinct-style-with-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.jpegmini.com\/es\/sam-hurd-shares-his-distinct-style-with-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Sam Hurd Shares His Distinct Style With Us in This Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to inspirational photographers, Sam Hurd<\/a> is one of the people I turn to. Based in Washington, D.C., Sam is a unique photographer with many photographic techniques that shines through his images. In addition to being a wedding photographer, Sam has photographed many notable individuals, such as George Clooney, Denzel Washington, Alec Baldwin, and Michael Phelps.fsh<\/p>\n

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\u00a9Sam Hurd Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On top of all of this, Sam also has his own workshops. If you get a chance, we highly recommend you checking out \u2018epic workshops<\/a>\u2019. Keep your eyes peeled to his website to be in the know when the workshop will be in your neck of the woods.<\/p>\n

We had the pleasure and honor to interview Sam. We invite you to read and learn how he does it all.<\/p>\n

When did\u00a0you start shooting?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I started shooting professionally in 2008, but began in high school around 2003.<\/p>\n

How were the first few times you worked as a photographer?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pretty challenging. I was shooting shoulder to shoulder with freelance photojournalists at political events and press conferences in D.C.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9Sam Hurd Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How long did it take you to feel truly comfortable shooting weddings?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

3 years<\/p>\n

How many weddings do you shoot per year?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Averaging 50 weddings a year the past 5 years.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9Sam Hurd Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On average, how many photos do you take in a normal day and how many do you deliver <\/strong><\/em>to a couple?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

For most weddings I take 4500 images and edit and deliver 700-1000 for the final gallery.<\/p>\n

Can you walk us through a typical client meeting?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s all about getting to know them, but more importantly getting them to understand my approach and sensibilities. I\u2019m not pushy at all with zero obligation to book me on the spot or add any extras aside from what they want or need. Usually I meet people over coffee for an hour some place!<\/p>\n

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\u00a9Sam Hurd Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Your style is distinct \u2013 can you explain your style a bit?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Colorful. Geometric. Natural. Those are the 3 words that I really associate with my overall style. Nothing to explain about it beyond that it\u2019s always evolving!<\/p>\n

How do you balance your commitment to your craft and the trust of your clients?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

My client\u2019s needs take priority – full stop. Part of what I enjoy about the craft (and my approach) is still achieving portfolio level portraits at every wedding in improvised scenarios and often times unscheduled pockets of time throughout the day.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9Sam Hurd Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What\u2019s the best and worst thing about being a wedding photographer?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Worst thing is by FAR the e-mails. Best thing? What we do is very valuable – and the value only goes up with time. I\u2019ve received messages years after shooting from people that didn\u2019t understand just how priceless the images would be to them at the time.<\/p>\n

What do you find to be the most difficult thing about shooting weddings?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Culling the weddings after the fact. I can do it quickly, but it\u2019s tedious and easy to procrastinate.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9Sam Hurd Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the biggest parts of wedding photography has to do with the business behind it. How did you go about learning that part?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Trial and error. I was very fortunate to work at a job making photos with a salary while I ventured into wedding photography. So I just did whatever I wanted and learned on the fly. I do zero active marketing to get new wedding clients. It\u2019s all fueled organically via internet sharing and client word of mouth. Hiring an accountant and bookkeeper was also critical.<\/p>\n

Where do your influences come from as far as a creative vision go?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mostly films, but also other wedding photographers. My favorite images are the \u201cmovie poster moments\u201d that I draw creatively from actual movie posters.<\/p>\n

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Can you describe your workflow after a shoot?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s pretty unexciting – import into Lightroom with a blanket preset of my own (nothing store bought at all) and edit from there. I edit all photos with flash first (mostly dancing photos), then the non-flash photos, then all my black and whites at the end. I deliver via Shootproof<\/a> and that\u2019s that!<\/p>\n

What are you doing to specifically market the creative services you offer?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Show what I want to shoot. Always.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9Sam Hurd Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What has been the most successful advertising for you?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

My full galleries<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

What do you do with your spare time?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Play music! I\u2019m in a band that\u2019s been around before I was a photographer- www.prismsmusic.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\u00a9Sam<\/a>
\u00a9Sam Hurd Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you could give one piece of advice to aspiring photographers what would it be?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

If everyone loves what you’re doing, then you’re not doing enough.<\/p>\n

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