Second Shoot With Sam Hurd! Wedding Photography Behind The Scenes.

[@iamsamhurdphotography]

ummmmmm hold on. does he know that sony does allow custom cropping? i do it all the time.

[@anthonyjalbert3123]

Yep, 35mm crop, great feature on my a7iii

[@AngryBroccoliRecipesVegan]

@@anthonyjalbert3123 Same

[@s.o.g4247]

Came into the comments just to look for this. I was going to say. Now he can switch over to a real camera 😝

[@iamsamhurdphotography]

@@anthonyjalbert3123 haha, yes... but believe me it didn't used to be!

[@jamiescott5597]

​@@iamsamhurdphotography that's right I went in looking to upgrade my sony a7rii as I was saying a dealbreaker for me not having a feature like that, it's only from the a7ii onwards and not all have it

[@eleanorjones9992]

I really loved that this was like a REAL wedding. Not just a “destination/perfect/elopement/bucket list” wedding in REAL locations, not ideal light all the time etc Really appreciated this video.

[@iamsamhurdphotography]

'tis the reality for almost every wedding! it's actually a rare surprise whenever i get perfect light AT the right time, haha.

[@eleanorjones9992]

@@iamsamhurdphotography honestly so true. always dreaming of the sweet golden hour that makes up 1% of our work.

[@Photomeike]

There is no way this kind of content should be free. So here is a little something. Plus I owe you! ;)

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Hah! Thanks man! I still don't recommend trying Sam's Taco Bell warm up

[@is92173]

I was saying this the whole time watching this.

[@Krishna10811]

Let these be free please. Everyone always puts a price on things but I always appreciate this. Plus we pay them indirectly by watching their videos, interacting, and ads.

[@randallbourne2717]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Taco Bell is food that you rent. :) I'm surprised he made it through the day without the food returning to the surface. :)

[@behystudio]

This dude is so calm and professional 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

It’s the Taco Bell

[@behystudio]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto 😁

[@katasticone]

Holy crap. This video was fire. So many little nuggets of knowledge. I love how simple he keeps his setup too and how he explained his thought process.

[@pietervanacker]

looking at this video this is who I want to be when I get older. I really like he uses creative styles and doesn't just take the normal pictures!!!

[@collinheath3290]

Only halfway through but this video is so freaking good. You couldn’t ask for a better behind the scenes wedding video. Nice to see where Sam gets his creative fuel. Thanks Taco Bell.

[@liamgoodvisuals]

I am just soaking up every minute of this. This is wonderful, an excellent look into a day with Sam. Also petition to name the conference "The Workshop That We Still Don't Have a Name For" Workshop.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

It’s almost too late to name it now hah

[@liamgoodvisuals]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto the “too late to name the workshop now” workshop

[@brendanoconnorphotography]

Thank you so much, Taylor, for all your amazing content. My first wedding is tomorrow and I've literally been consuming your videos nonstop for 2 weeks straight. I know my skills as an artist are on point, but I'm a serious introvert and that has been my biggest hang up. You have given me the courage to step out of my comfort zone and just get out of my own way. I'm so grateful for just everything!

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Happy the videos can help! Have fun!

[@LizOsban]

I’ve been to so many workshops and two with Sam Hurd as a speaker. He’s always the nicest, most approachable and helpful photographer at those things. He stands out from many famous wedding photographers with how much he is genuinely passionate about the craft itself.

[@seansiquig]

i’ve watched a ton of photography videos but i’ve never loved every single photo taken like i did in this video. i felt like your choice of B&W was also perfect for the photos taken. I’m a beginner photographer but I aspire to take photos as great as you do some day :)

[@ISOCZAR]

Very cool video as someone who has been shooting weddings for 12 years and burnt out (moving on to commercial photography) this was a refreshing video because you pretty much have my same laid back style of shooting and I appreciate that you still love doing it

[@cgphotographics1926]

**chandler voice** could he BE anymore chilled?? Love it. Such a calm presence on the day and some awesome pics to go with it. Great video as ever!

[@tomKphotoFortCollins]

Bless you, both. Taylor for the great shooting/editing/flow and Sam for letting us come along. Made my day.

[@Scott_english]

I think its so important to capture the random things in their homes! Love that you shoot stuff like those flowers for them! Also, not being super strict about the schedule is so key! Love your mindset with that!

[@thomasbechard]

Really, genuinely enjoyed this. Sam was so easy going and doesn’t have the “wedding photographer” look. I love it. The photos were beautiful and the fun setups were awesome.

[@moroleongto100]

Amazing detailed explanatory video! As a starting event photographer I find myself doubting if it’s a perfect shot or worth their money, this video has gave me the confidence to stop over thinking and be the best I could be from now on

[@brandonmcmullen1553]

Great content for aspiring weds photographers. His demeanor and relaxed event workflow is something to take note of. *Sony bodies have had ‘super-35’ or apsc mode for some time. I program it on my top custom buttons or even my lens focus hold buttons for quick access.

[@SeeThruMyVisions]

Thank you so much for this. You're one of the only creators I've seen that will expose other creatives through you're own channel. Love both of you guys work ! Sam is incredibly creative with his images and thought process 🤞🏽 when you're in New York I got a few pizza spots for yaa

[@johnbelleville926]

Nice to see a true Professional at work....the nuance and details (not just in shots but intention) are refreshing to see.

[@berlyn_]

I'm just new to photography and I really like candid shots as well as portraits. This video of bts is helpful, thank you..

[@malik11223344]

ohhh F***. was it really 43min long? dude this was epic. I have a focus problem but watched this in one go. amazed. very informative and every part, every second of its was amazing. good job man.

[@SaminHangzhou]

You can also set a custom button on Sony to instantly set it to crop sensor mode. I’ve set mine up as C2 for 1.5x crop

[@jennamcfarland5757]

I have been lucky to both learn under Sam during one his workshops, the ability to have him capture mine and my fiances photos, and he is one of the calmest people to learn from and know. So cool to see you two work together!

[@elanf]

Man.. you guys are suckers… for making this free ❤️ Thanks for this, loved it

[@YeseniaDLM]

This is super helpful!!! It's always great to see how other photographers work.

[@zenkomusic]

Good insights thank you! One thing Sam mentioned though, that he couldn't switch to Sony because of the lack of a crop mode button: you can definitely switch to crop mode with a press of a button. I do that regularly.

[@iamsamhurdphotography]

nice! it wouldn't surprise me that it's different now then when i originally tried sony stuff, which would have been pre-2018. i don't shoot sony for other reasons now. i remember they always had the feature, but it was poorly implemented, but i'm glad to hear that's something the've improved on!

[@joel.wuestehube]

Love this video! Shooting my first real Wedding next Saturday. On Sony you can set a Custom Button to switch to S35 Mode and crop in 1,5 Times as well. But than you only get the cropped version of the image. At least on my A7 III

[@MrMrWattz]

Yeah I was going to comment on this, I have this as a custom button, it’s so helpful

[@Reno_T]

Really cool one guys. So cool to see the bts! And Sam we’re waiting for a new episode of the podcast ;-)

[@edwardjones4194]

@Taylor - I love your videos in general, but this is my absolute favorite! The direction you have taken with doing interviews and BTS with other photographers has been amazing to see and experience (e.g. John Branch, Photo Me Ike). This one with Sam is definitely one that I will return to for inspiration and to learn from now into the future. Thanks for what you do.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Thanks for letting me know you enjoy them! They’re a lot of fun to make

[@darylswalker]

Loved this BTS and insight from Sam. And of course theres a button on the Sonys for cropping ;) I have it set as C1

[@darrenmusgrovephotography]

My word, that was special. Should be titled How to make it look so easy! because that's how Sam makes it look. Amazing work from you both! BRAVO!

[@blobart005]

really loved all the things....the creative photos and your chill storytelling kind of vibe..& also the people we're really looking very wholesome❤

[@julianmorgan8536]

I love that he listen to VOM while taking pics for a wedding. Besides that though, the knowledge he gives us is pure gold. I definitely need to start following his work. Great Job!

[@adamaufdencamp5080]

I found this video soooo much more useful than a scripted, slickly produced story. It frankly gave me a mild anxiety attack taking me back to the first wedding I ever shot. Mid to late morning crappy light. Wedding party in various states of composure. Unfamiliar settings. And seeing the results interspersed was excellent. The steam of conscious was perfect. Best wedding shoot video I’ve watched. Thank you.

[@whatupchuk]

I truly enjoyed seeing the process in this video. I don’t currently do weddings but this was an encouraging video to maybe start. Also, love his style.

[@mikefoster6018]

Fantastic video. I only do hobby street photography, so these sorts of insights really broaden my mind and maybe my courage.

[@LindyBreaksTheStigma]

I’ve gotten more awesome specific tips and tricks off of this video than years of watching KZbin.

[@mwansamukonko6215]

Sam should do more behind the scenes! Totally love this

[@harddriverecordingandfilmsNY]

Thank you sir! I'll be shooting my first soon and gathering ideas. I have great gear with primes, so nice to see you using them. My upcoming wedding shoot is much smaller

[@paulgero]

really nicely done and what a thoughtful process he has....enjoyed it...thanks to you both!

[@DebbieWatkins133]

I love this video, love the back light idea too and shooting through holes etc. Thank you Sam x

[@SuperVokan]

Yes you program about any key to aps-c on Sony

[@iamsamhurdphotography]

that's true! it's always been a feature, but I tried jumping to Sony mirrorless up until about 2018 and even though they had in-camera cropping it was horrrrrrrribly implemented. maybe it's better now, but it used to be awful! then canon launched their mirrorless system and I was hooked.

[@BitsOfBoris]

He looks like super calm and pro, such amazing personality and music taste.

[@herwarthaug]

Thank you so much, Taylor and Sam! Awesome tips and behind the scenes! ❤

[@arhon888]

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the insights. I can only aspire to be that relaxed and totally in control.

[@GirishJoshi]

Thanks for this behind the scenes! Great insight on how he thinks and photographs a wedding.

[@lloydw9517]

Brilliant video. Love your creativity and awesome relaxed style which puts everyone at ease.

[@CrazyGuy9990]

Sam has such a calming personality. Great video

[@silasgreen33]

This is an amazing video that covers the bts so broadly! Really fantastic and unique!

[@HeyTomHaas]

ive watched this so many time now! its such a good piece. informative, entertaining and captivating. id love to know your process of how you did this. almost a bts of the bts hahaha cause you made such a great story!

[@JonPaulKersey]

This was an epic video. I loved every ounce of this video. Thank you so much for your time you put into this mini document.

[@deanrebuyon3046]

This literally stirred up my creative juices! Thanks so much!

[@Phodeo13]

Thanks A LOT for this video, amazing content , great advices coming from Sam and great photos !!

[@jamesonnorth]

This is really great, and is getting the creative juices flowing for my summer weddings! Thanks for the awesome behind the scenes video and the excellent commentary from Sam!

[@ionutfechete6328]

Oh yes, super nice! My favourite is you, Magic and Sam Hurd! The edit and their compositions are super nice. 👌🙏

[@NagatoKamiPain]

love it, would love that you touch the topic of pointing the flash, how when and why. At the dance floor I can see its pointed back, but how do you determine that? I'm new at using flash so Im looking for info everywhere I can Also what settings do you use? manual, high speed sync?

[@welles2002]

This guy is a Real Pro and his work shows it.

[@MissesTurner]

Thanks so much for this video, so helpful and possibly the best behind the scenes video from a wedding I've seen so far.

[@ManifestingMatters]

Even though I don’t do many weddings these days, I love watching Sam and the way his mind works. It ain’t normal! Great BTS Taylor!

[@erichanson5628]

Wonderful video! Thank You Sam and Taylor!

[@jernejsrebrnic]

Sam's attitude and philosophy during the wedding day are great, kinda aligned with mine but way better! Thanks for a great video.

On Sony, you CAN assign a shortcut to go Super 35mm and crop your image. Videographers use it all the time.

[@jenkinsimages]

Love the tip on horizontal/vertical as wedding party walks down the aisle

[@BradBeaird]

My gosh this is fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing this. Sam is amazing.

[@MissyLeaBeauty]

This is amazing! Thank you so much for making this video accessible! A great way to start seeing how shooting weddings could be like!

[@MikeMikeYT]

Scott Robert Lim is an incredible teacher. Great choice. Also thank you to you and Sam Hurd for this video. Awesome work, interesting tip about the push to crop.

[@spl4028]

This was so awesome! Thank you!! …. Love that dog!

[@myrthevanbeest]

he seems like such a chill dude, also looooved this location, would be a dream to shot at venues like that

[@DarylJohnDeGuzman]

I'll be having my first event shoot tomorrow, its not a wedding but a awarding ceremony cocktail party, where everyone wears fancy clothes. im excited and nervous at the same time! shooting with 50mm 1.4 and 70-200mm 2.8, not sure if i should bring my 16-35 f4 but i think i should, to be safe🤩 wish me luck!🤩

[@richodphoto]

Did he only use the 50mm up to the ceremony? And can someone provide a link to that NextDI backup device please?

[@hANBinhanbin]

Love this episode. Those details from experience are real helpful. Thanks!

[@peterkenyonjr]

Totally awesome video. Thanks!

[@fionngorilla]

wow, what a video! Thanks for letting us seeing all those insights from one of the best wedding photographers on the planet.

[@roundsjr]

Never understood the cropping in camera thing. I guess it saves on editing?

[@hankkeutchayee]

I really felt how happy they were. and the creative portraits wow!

[@MegaMashaka]

This is so wonderful and inspiring! Thank you both!

[@meghanpierrette2783]

I’m amazed at how he didn’t use a flash in that orange house I love it

[@sh4rkhappy]

Like someone else mentioned this before me sony a7IV has 1.5 times crop mode feature that you can assign it to the button and its amazing feature :). Just discovered this feature recently and i love it. Transforming fix lens to "zoom" lens is mindblowing :).

[@premsaggar]

Excellent guidance. Thank you for sharing.

[@aleksandaratan]

You do have crop mode in Sony, its called super 35 and you can put it on custom button

[@guillermocabrera4206]

By the way Sony allows you to configure any button to switch back and forth from full frame and APS-C. This feature has been around for many years now.

[@iamsamhurdphotography]

yes i know

[@GavinDavidson]

Excellent video. This guy rocks.

[@Hughie876]

Thanks Taylor & Sam - that was awesome! Useful and FUN as always! You guys rock

[@is92173]

Thank you for such an in depth video! Sam Hurd does amazing work!

[@thegreatelam]

For that two handed camera approach shot, he's gotta be using a half press shutter focus right? The focus would change as they're walking down the isle.

[@rossforte_photography]

this was great, got a lot out of it. much appreciated

[@BenAmaral]

Loved this video Taylor my man!! You never disappoint!!

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Happy I was able to do this with him!

[@greeksun369]

He took the groomsmen photos in shade, what settings does on use when shooting in shade? I would imagine the pictures would naturally come out dark.

[@Avectwigg]

oh my oh my top tip @ 30:26. I'm so doing that with the headphones - but maybe with a more panpipe cover vibe than metal

[@johngorreiii2141]

left handling the 24mil is so freaking great tip :) thanks for this taylor

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

18:19 for anyone wondering. I was going to put this tip at the start of the video haha but it didn't flow properly

[@thegreatelam]

I love that idea but how does he keep focus on moving subjects.

[@jm3231]

Soo good. Super thorough down to every detail.

[@AegenemmnoN]

What’s that handheld LED you were using? That is definitely a value piece of kit

[@seejunorig1554]

man this video help alot specially for me a freelance photographer here in Philippines... .

[@patriciocheltree752]

What a great video! Thank you so much!!

[@slydon75]

Wish you offered the settings you were using

[@63MacGuy]

One of the best BTS video I’ve ever seen! Do you know what sling bag he was using?

[@jasonm129]

I’m only 6mins in and he making this look super easy!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@matthieulecocq3376]

You shoot 80% at 50mm? Your wild angle is the 24mm? What is the flash for dancing moments? REALLY GOOD JOB!!!

[@TaylorVisionMediaGroup]

Sony has the crop feature also, great video