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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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Get ready for some serious SWEETNESS!!! I had the honor of meeting Holly YEARS ago when she attended one of my in-person workshops in Virginia. She is an amazing photographer herself, so when she inquired with me to photograph her wedding day…I was SO excited! I had been following her on Instagram ever since that […]
I am so excited to introduce you to my February 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: Jen, Autumn & Kelsey. It’s my […]
Before we dive into this week’s video…I have an exciting announcement! For the first time in over two years, I am hosting a 100% brand new FREE online class: The Senior Portrait Blueprint! I am breaking down the 5 key elements to creating consistent, stunning senior portrait images – and it’s all happening LIVE on […]
Something that I don’t talk about enough on my Youtube channel is CAMERA GEAR! I’m not a very “technical” person…so I don’t enjoy teaching about gear as much as I love teaching about posing or client experience or business. But, the right gear is VITAL to a successful business…and I get asked about it all […]
You guys have been LOVING senior posing videos lately…so I’m back with another! In this week’s video I am breaking down my 3 favorite SITTING poses for senior girls. I’m showing you exactly how I get my clients into each pose, variations of each pose and visuals from real senior sessions. Plus, a free gift […]
I have a NEW WEBSITE!!! It has been live for a few weeks now…but I haven’t shared much about it! Every 2 years or so, I like to re-visit my website and brand to give it a facelift. For 2022, we did some MAJOR changes to my site, blog and overall brand…and I absolutely LOVE […]
I am so excited to start doing a Star Student’s blog post every month!! I LOVE my online course students, and this is going to be 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: Jaden, Lindsey […]
Whew…what a way to kick off my 2022 wedding season!!! Suzi and Sasa got married in Palm Beach, Florida last weekend with the most stunning and thoughtful wedding celebration. Every detail was absolutely beautiful (and the most perfect shade of HTP blue!)…but it was also full of sentimental details and sweet moments that were such […]
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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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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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