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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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A few months ago, I had the opportunity to attend the Bayside Workshop in Maryland held by Natalie Franke and Krista Jones. With my mom, her best friend and my best friend in tow…it was one SUPER fun girl’s trip!! We explored Maryland, ate at delicious ice cream shops + stayed up late to order […]
Since the very beginning of my business, I knew that teaching was going to be a huge part of my heart. I am so passionate about helping other photographers grow + being able to inspire others through encouraging community + the hardships of being a #bosslady. I have been offering mentoring sessions for a few […]
This morning I woke up with no voice, sore feet, a tired body and a full heart. Yesterday, I hosted my first ever Senior Photography Workshop and I am so excited to finally share it all with you! We have put so much preparation, planning + hard work into this workshop to make it the absolute […]
Well, the snow is steadily falling outside of my window here in Fredericksburg, VA…and it seems relentless!! We have about 5 inches of fluffy snow on the ground already, and I can’t wait to see how much we get total!! But, I’m also getting really excited for the spring + warmer temps! That’s why, on […]
One of the questions that I am asked the most frequently, both by clients + fellow photographers, is “what is Shoot & Share and what does it mean for your business?” This question is a very important one to me, and I think the answer is even more important. There are a lot of […]
With wedding season quickly approaching, what better way to prep than to chat about what to wear for your engagement session!? I know that, personally, I have endless engagement sessions coming in the next few weeks and I am SO excited!!! This post will help you guide what to wear + how to prep for your […]
This post is something that I have been wanting to blog about for a long time, and I am so excited to share some tips + tricks with my fellow photographers! I am very passionate about Instagram and it’s potential to grow a business (weird thing to be passionate about, I know) but I believe […]
Snow days are my absolute favorite. Some people only love snow on the weekdays, because it gets them out of school, but I love snow ALWAYS. I think that there is something so beautiful + peaceful about the flakes silently accumulating on the ground and everything being covered in white. Here at our new house […]
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Build Your Senior Photography Business
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 TAYLOR EDUCATION
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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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Client gallery delivery with cloudspot
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Resources + My Favorite Things
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!
THE RESOURCES PAGE
guides + Programs + tools + favorites
