Sam Hurd Photography

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Tapus Patel

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We couldn’t be happier with choosing Sam as our wedding photographer. From start to finish he was a true professional, but also deeply personal and his work reflects that in the most magical way. Sam’s vision really is something special. The way he sees and frames a moment is incredible, and he has this talent for turning even the simplest scenes into pictures that feel timeless. But beyond his talent Sam is just a joy to work with. He listened to all of our ideas, encouraged us to try new things, and was always patient when we suggested something. He made us feel respected, heard, and totally supported. If you want a photographer who’s not only extremely talented but also warm, flexible, and genuinely invested in your story, Sam is your person. We’re endlessly grateful for the beautiful photos and memories he gave us.

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Javon Rustin

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Sam captured the most amazing photos for our wedding. Photos that make you wonder “how did he even do that”. His work goes so much further than the clicking of a camera. His own artistic expression was a gift to the entire event. And the professionalism he brought forth before, during, and after the event makes everything very simple to track, purchase, and share. If I could, I would use Sam’s photography skills at every life event.

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Teri Bocko

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Sam is far too talented for his own good and I wouldn't have had anyone else capture my wedding day in Banff, Canada. I trusted him fully after carefully watching his work for years and he still completly over-delivered with his unique artistry. Sam is a visionary, he is so clever in his compositions and makes it all seem effortless. He captured such masterful moments of us and our dear guests, seriously every guest has a special moment of their own in our collection. I'm forever grateful for his talent

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Melody Zhang

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I initially found Sam while browsing social media for potential wedding photographers about a year before our wedding. I'm personally not a fan of the stereotypical glammed out wedding photos where a lot of hair/makeup/etc is required, and was looking for someone who could take more artistic, unique photos for us. So glad we found Sam, his work caught my eye from the start and as he continued to work with us through engagement photos and then the big day, it became super clear that he is an experienced professional and was the perfect fit for us! Neither my husband (still weird to say haha) nor I are easily relaxed in front of a camera, so it was pretty nerve wracking for us to even think about getting professional photos taken where we didn't look like hot messes. However Sam's super calm demeanor and clear direction made everything feel so easy. The day of, we had about 40 people for photos in a variety of spaces at the St. George Botanical Gardens in the US Virgin Islands, and Sam did an amazing job at crowd control. There was no sense of anxiety or rushing even though it's so hard to direct such a wandering large group of people. He was also totally open to the ridiculous poses we wanted to do for fun. We never felt any pressure to stand in or pose in places that felt difficult or unnatural for us. I also really appreciated his attention to detail during the shot setups, I'm sure something he's developed into second-hand nature through his career thus far. Sunglasses and purses were all appropriately out of view, boutonnieres and were perfectly in place with his direction, and we got some crazy artistic shots of us utilizing the colors and shapes and textures around us so well. Ultimately, it was his unique techniques that resulted in absolutely stunning and mind-blowing photos that are so cool to have for the rest of our lives. While Sam's work speaks for itself, we really had such an enjoyable experience having such a wonderful photographer who wasn't too intrusive but firm enough with herding our crazy friends into place to get the best shots. Without us even really noticing his whereabouts throughout the day, he gave us over 1000 absolutely fantastic photos from our wedding day and he worked solo with minimal equipment - really goes to show how his work is seated in pure skill. Several of our friends are already expressing interest in hiring him for their weddings in the future, and I'm also thinking about what future events we could have him join us for again.

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Allison Hurd

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Sam's incredible talent and artistry are immediately evidenced by his outstanding portfolio. However, you cannot know how special he is until you have the privilege of meeting him. Sam is kind, intelligent, personable, and an amazing professional. As a wedding photographer, he is efficient, unobtrusive, flexible and disarming. His photos are a celebration of person and place - they are vibrant, full of life, and capture the beauty of each moment. It was a joy and honor to work with Sam. We are so lucky that the memories of our wedding day could be solidified through his gorgeous lens.