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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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Ahh…finally some real snow! I can’t believe it’s still coming down! We have at least 12 inches here and they’re calling for four more by tomorrow!! I was brainstorming on what I wanted to blog today and I stumbled upon this photo…it’s from one of my favorite senior sessions last year! Sarah is absolutely gorgeous […]
I have had a TON of questions regarding how to kick start your photography business (or any business for that matter) so I thought I would throw a few tips out there to help build your portfolio, your audience and your bookings! Now, keep in mind that I am no expert at this! There was never […]
I fell in love (yes, fell in love) in 9th grade and I have loved the same person ever since. It’s been three years and three months with this boy, and although it’s been far from easy, I would not have it any other way. Some may say that we’re too young to be in […]
My mom is my absolute BEST friend and I would not be where I am today if she hadn’t been by my side through it all. She is my rock, my biggest cheerleader, my accountant, my stylist, my co-editor and my truest friend. I don’t know very many people who have the type of relationship […]
Photo Credit: The Photography Smiths This year is going to be an AMAZING one, I can already feel it! I kicked off 2014 by having a one-on-one mentoring session with Brooke Daniels Photography, attending Katelyn James’ Workshop Experience, booking 6 second-shooting jobs for weddings and being more excited about my business than ever before! With […]
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These past two days, I had the amazing privilege of attending Katelyn James’ Workshop Experience. I have been following Katelyn James through her blog and Facebook for almost a year now and it still hasn’t hit me that I was in her LIVING ROOM! Oh my gosh…I can’t believe it. It was like meeting a […]
Where do I start… Yesterday, I had the privilege of being mentored by an absolutely amazing senior photographer who inspires me with everything that she does. I got to spend the afternoon with the phenomenal and beautiful Brooke Daniels Photography! We spent about three hours styling and shooting these beautiful ladies and then spent another […]
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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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