2017 Photographer's Goals | MW Photography

  Looking forward to 2017 I have decided to refine some goals and strive to do others. For my business in 2017 :

• I want to do a FB live 1x month - the purpose of these clips will be to start small videos with helpful information to plan out their wedding experiences.

• I want to add a professional video to my website - not only do I think a video would be cool, but I also believe that it will a personal touch from myself for my ideal brides!

• I want to do a networking outing once a month/ one with creatives one with personal interests - this one is more refined of a goal I hard last year. It is easy for my to curl up on a couch and not have any contact with the outside world. This goal will help me have a reason to look outside of my own comfort zone and meet new people with the same passions and interests as me!

•I also want to be more authentic to my Brides. I am so excited for this year. My focus is shifting to try and make more VALUED content to help my MW Brides prepare for there wedding adventure!

I can't wait to start! 
 

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A Thank You to my Couples from 2016 | Thursday Thoughts

2016 weddings have now come to a close! This year has been wonderful. I worked with some AMAZING couples who have just blown me away. I am still growing as a person. I am still growing as a business. And with everything that has transpired this year it has felt like a giant step in the right direction on achieving my personal& business goals. I have adventured with my ideal brides more this year than any other. Some of my favorite grooms have come from this years weddings. I have loved shooting some party hardy wedding parties at the most lovely venues. It makes me that much more excited for my adventurous couples for 2017! 

To all the wonderful couples I have photographed this year:
I have been truly blessed in serving you and capturing a small piece of your love story. Thank you for letting me in your life, meet your families, and dance with you while capturing your sick dance moves on the dance floor. I pray that your first year of marriage is filled with true joy and happiness.

Thank you for trusting me as your photographer.

Love Always,

Molly

Sam Hurd Workshop MSP

I found Sam Hurd Photography on Facebook and instantly feel in love with his abnormal touches he left in his photographs.  I eagerly purchased and used my first prism in my photography with his influence. (My prism work is spotted through my instagram @mwaits10) 

Sam's work it truly ona a scope and field all on its own. After admiring his craftsmanship for quiet some time, a couple of weeks ago " SAM HURD WORKSHOP IN MINNEAPOLIS " start to pop up in my Facebook news feed. After looking into other workshops, I felt this one to be completely affordable and it took the plunge and booked myself a seat. 

I took the day off my weekday job and went. The whole morning my stomach was in knots; I didn't know what to expect with this being my first in person workshop. I made sure to get there a little early and ended up being the first one there. It took place in a local studio with a blonde french bulldog named John Luke who greeted everyone at the door and anyone with food in their hand. 

Sam came in wearing gryffindor quidditch with disheveled hair and a laid back personality. The whole day was not what I expected. Sam shared how he did things and was very matter-of-fact. Don't get me wrong, He was a good instructor. After listening to workshops from woman who put not only their facts but also their heart for their students to take in and absorb, it was a little disappointing for me not to get any true heart of who Sam was as a person. But I think that is just showcasing the difference between men and woman. 

I think Sam's greatest strength is his endless burning curiosity. It was through his curiosity that he has tried so many years techniques that makes his work unique. The workshop was a great message to never stop trying something different. The aspect I will take away the most is the style of portraits. I loved it and immediately went home and tried it on my husband. 

I am grateful having been able to see first hand Sam craft his magic in his photography.