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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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This is such an exciting blog post for me!! I knew I would be excited when my studio lighting finally came in…but I didn’t think I would be THIS excited!!! I ordered a ring light awhile back, and I had been waiting WEEKS for it to finally come in! When it finally arrived this week, […]
Whew, the blog has been neglected these past few weeks, and I am so sorry for that! Busy season got the best of me while also balancing college classes, but I am BACK! One of my new year’s resolutions/2015 goals for my business is to start blogging twice a week, every week!! Let’s hope I […]
Oh goodness…it has been a CRAZY few months!! October and November are a photographer’s dream and biggest nightmare at the same time! We LOOOOOVE shooting so much during this gorgeous time of year, but we are SO. BUSY. If you have a friend or family member that is a photographer…go give them a hug today, […]
So I’ve decided that I’m going to stop apologizing for my absence from the blog…I think it’s inevitable at this point!! Balancing college classes, friendships, relationships and business is NOT an easy task!! I’ve been wanting to blog this session for weeks now, but it’s just been so crazy over here!! I pinky promise I’ll […]
When Brittany first emailed me about her wedding photography and told me the story of how Andy proposed, I fell in love with them immediately!! Andy spent an entire afternoon with Brittany’s best friend to find the perfect ring, and then he surprised her and proposed under a gazebo where they had gone on one of their first […]
For months, I have been begging and begging for a puppy with no success. Last Valentine’s Day, my parents got me a golden retriever puppy, but I ended up having to give her to another family because I was unable to give her the attention that she deserved. Ever since then, I have regretted that […]
I have NO words for Madi and Neil’s engagement session!! These two…my goodness! They have a love like no other. When Madi first emailed me a few months ago asking me to photograph her April wedding…I couldn’t contain my excitement for them both! After hearing more about her story with Neil, I knew that we […]
WHEW! These last few weeks have been crazy and stressful but I am SOOOOO excited about this blog post! With college starting, busy season at it’s peak and opening my studio…it has been HECTIC! But, I wouldn’t want it any other way and I am crazy pumped to finally share it with you guys! I […]
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