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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 a topic I haven’t shared much about in the past…but it’s arguably one of the MOST important topics when it comes to owning a small business. We are diving into my thoughts on work/life balance. Things like my morning routine, the boundaries I’ve set in my business, and the ways I ensure that […]
Have you heard the term “mastermind” floating around in our industry the last couple of years? It has become a SUPER popular style of education for photographers and entrepreneurs. In today’s video, I’m breaking down exactly what a mastermind is…and 3 questions to ask yourself to determine if you are ready for the investment. I’m […]
One of the most popular video requests to date: A DAY IN MY LIFE! Josh and I filmed for YouTube in one whole day…and we vlogged the entire process for you! Tune in below! IF YOU ENJOYED THIS VIDEO, YOU MAY ALSO LOVE: Top 12 Brunch / Breakfast Spots in Charleston, SC 25th Birthday Q&A […]
Today is an exciting day!!! Not only is there a new YouTube video all about how to know if you’re ready for a spokesmodel program in your business…but today kicks off my SPOKESMODEL CHALLENGE! You can tune into this week’s free video below to learn 3 questions you should ask yourself to determine whether spokesmodels […]
My first official shoot living in Savannah!!! And it was DREAMY! Lilia and Steven were visiting Savannah for their anniversary last weekend. She is a photographer herself (always SUCH an honor) and she reached out to me to see if we could squeeze in a shoot while they were here. Typically, I do not offer […]
We are carrying on the theme of SENIOR SPOKESMODELS this week! When I talk with photographers who have attempted to have a spokesmodel team in their senior photography business…I typically hear one of two things: It went WONDERFULLY! or I didn’t get as many referrals as I hoped. I think one of the most common […]
I don’t know how in the world it has taken me this long to blog these!!! Hayden and I’s one-year dating anniversary was on August 22nd. It was in the midst of selling my house, packing everything and getting ready for our move to Savannah. We had celebratory dinner plans in place for weeks…but at […]
If you follow me on Instagram…then you know why this shoot was so special to me! This is my little sister, Abby, who had brain surgery back in May. She is one of the strongest and bravest women I know…and I’m so dang proud to be her big sister. After her incision healed enough, she […]
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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!"
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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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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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