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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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My secret to success with my senior sessions? My SENIOR STYLE GUIDE. For the last 7+ years, I have made client education a VITAL part of my client experience. Instead of expecting them to know what to wear or how to prep for their shoot…I make it MY job to educate them on every single […]
It’s a weird time of year to be making major changes to my business…but I’m doing it anyway! Typically, I do an overhaul of my photography business during the slow season between Jan-March. But, the year of 2022 has brought so many life changes for me and changes to my business…that we needed a mid-year […]
We are getting back to the basics on YouTube this week! If you are a new photographer that is wanting to specialize in senior portraits, this one’s for you! I’m sharing my 3 biggest tips for getting better senior portraits in terms of gear and camera settings. We are talking lenses, aperture, reflectors, natural light […]
I am so excited to introduce you to my August 2022 Star Students!! I LOVE my online course students, and this is such a fun way for them to humbly brag about all the amazing things they are doing!! This month, I’ve got 3 students to tell you about: Brandy, Janae and Susan. It’s my […]
I haven’t been this excited for a YouTube video in SO LONG!! We don’t typically share behind the scenes of real shoots on YouTube…it’s normally reserved for our paid membership, The Senior Scoop. But this shoot was just too good not to share! You are going to get to watch a clip from my sister’s […]
There is another VLOG comin’ at you this week!!! You guys have been asking for more personal videos lately, so my goal is to work in at least one a month…we’ll see how it goes!! 🙂 Last week, you saw my little sister’s BEAUTIFUL senior session in Arizona…but now you get to see the behind-the-scenes […]
Moving to Charleston and Savannah has been a really interesting transition for my business. I used to photograph only seniors that lived locally to my small town. Now, a large majority of my seniors are planning DESTINATION shoots in Charleston! For example, Graceyn lives in Nebraska…but she visits Charleston every summer with her family. So, […]
This blog post has been a long time coming…because this wedding day has been trying to happen since 2020!!! Hallie and Robbie booked me for their Ni River Manor wedding in Fredericksburg all the way back in 2019. After SO many reschedules, moving venues, Robbie’s crazy work and travel schedule…they were finally able to make […]
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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
Come Watch On YouTube
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
