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I'm Hope Taylor. A photographer, educator and business coach serving joyful clients for almost a decade. I began my business when I was just 16 years old, and now I help you grow yours from my home in Savannah, GA!
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There is something SO powerful about seeing photography education in action. Not just hearing about camera settings, not just talking about posing strategy…but actually watching a real session unfold in real time. So in the video below, let me bring you along for Mimi’s senior session in downtown Charleston – giving you a true behind-the-scenes […]
If SEO makes your brain immediately want to shut down, I PROMISE it’s not just you. For years, “search engine optimization” felt like one of those things that only techy people understood. And the more I tried to read about it, the more complicated it sounded. That’s why I’m thrilled to collaborate with my friend […]
If you’ve been wanting to break into senior photography – but feel stuck because you don’t know any seniors, don’t have a portfolio yet, or aren’t sure where to start – you are NOT alone. In fact, I hear these concerns all the time: “I don’t know any seniors.” “I feel too old / too […]
The first senior session of 2026…and I’d say we are off to an AMAZING start!!! Blythe and her family wanted to capture her senior portraits on the iconic Charleston Battery with a few fun, next-level details: a vintage VW bus, Blythe’s brand new puppy and fresh florals! I have had the privilege of working with […]
One of the BEST things you can do for your photography business during the off-season is simplify your systems and set yourself up for a smoother, more professional year ahead! In today’s video, I’m breaking down my two favorite CRM platforms for photographers – CloudSpot Studio and HoneyBook – and helping you decide which one […]
I have been holding these photos hostage for MONTHS!!! I blogged Lillie Blakelyn and Cameron’s gorgeous New Year’s Eve wedding yesterday…which means I FINALLY get to share her bridal portraits from last fall! If you aren’t familiar with the tradition of bridal portraits, it is one of my FAVORITES. It is a very Southern tradition […]
I don’t even know how to start this post…THAT is how epic this wedding day was! What an incredible start to the year of 2026. A 600-person New Year’s Eve wedding day (!!!) on the family’s private property…an absolute dream from start to finish. I have had the honor of knowing Lillie Blakelyn’s gorgeous family […]
It’s that time again!!! As we enter a brand new year, one of my favorite things to do is go back and reflect on the year prior. Each year, one of the ways I do this is by curating my “best of” blog posts…my absolute FAVORITE images that I created in the last 365 days. […]
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I began my business during my junior year of high school, and fell in love with photography while capturing all of my peers and their senior portraits. I built a six-figure photography business on my passion for senior clients - and now I help hundreds of photographers across the globe do the same!
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"Hope is so much more than *just* an educator, but a loyal, fierce believer in the people she invests in, and who invest in learning from her."
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"Thanks to Hope, I'm literally booking so fast I can't keep up! I booked 3 sessions in ONE day after applying what she taught me!"
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Looking to grow your photography business, capture better images or streamline your workflows? My Youtube channel is the best place to find free education. Come binge-watch all the past videos, and be sure to subscribe to see new content when it goes live:
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Ever wondered what programs I use in my business? My camera gear? My must-have photography products? Maybe just my favorite outfits to wear on wedding days? I've compiled a massive list of ALL my favorite things in every category!
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