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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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All of my fellow small business owners and boss ladies know that there is ALWAYS an endless list of “to-dos” and a constant jumble of information swimming through our minds. It’s kind of in our job description. With dozens of things to keep track of, it’s hard to ever feel organized! Contracts, invoices, questionnaires, calendars, to-dos, client emails, […]
When Catherine of Monkee’s of Fredericksburg and I sat down to brainstorm a boutique package to offer HTP Seniors, we were beyond excited for what the future held! We officially launched these boutique sessions for the springtime, and Caroline was one of the first seniors to choose the Ultimate Boutique Styling package for her senior […]
I feel like I haven’t blogged a senior session in forever, but Sierra’s has quickly become a new favorite and I can’t resist blogging her beautiful images!! Sierra had an absolutely GORGEOUS day for her senior session last week, and she has one of the sweetest hearts!! I had the opportunity to shoot her sister, […]
Oh, friends. This post is something that I am so excited about I can hardly stand it. When Natalie gave me a call last week + shared her heart behind The Rising Tide Society, I was in awe. Her and Krista have been behind the secenes planning something LIFE CHANGING for this community, and […]
When I arrived on Madison + Neil’s wedding day at Braeloch in Roanoke, VA, I was immediately greeted by some of the most amazing people I’ve ever been blessed to meet. Bridesmaids that I had never met were hugging me hello and Madison was GLOWING as a bride! The second I walked into the bridal cabin, […]
Something that I used to struggle with as a photographer was mastering backlit images and finding that “glow” that other photographers always seemed to have in their images. I absolutely loved the look of “glowy”, sunset light, but I just couldn’t seem to achieve it without hazy images or awful sun flare. But, with practice, […]
Well, last week I went into Tractor Supply Co. to look at the cute little chicks that they had in the store. They were absolutely ADORABLE, but I definitely didn’t need a chicken!! But, then, one of the women working mentioned that they sometimes have ducks, and my mom chimed in that she used to […]
I’m sure by now, especially if you follow photographers, you’ve seen or heard about this new little thing called “Periscope”. I heard about it thanks to Katelyn James and Natalie Franke on Instagram this week, and download it just to see what it’s all about! Then, I immediately became obsessed! If you are a photographer, […]
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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."
— Rob
"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!"
— jessie
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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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My client booking workflow with honeybook
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How To: Tips for Better Senior Portraits
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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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