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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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Somehow, one of my FAVORITE topics to teach on has never been talked about on my YouTube channel…but that is changing today! I am sharing all about the concept of diversifying your income with a PASSIVE INCOME stream. Tune in below to see the 3 questions you should ask yourself to help determine how to […]
We are revisiting one of my FAVORITE topics on my YouTube channel today…and that is OUTSOURCING. One of the BEST members of my team that I EVER brought on was a virtual assistant. But, the concept of hiring a virtual assistant can feel overwhelming because there are SO many tasks they could take over…so how […]
My first wedding to kick off the spring season of 2021 was SUCH a special one. Amelia and Trevor are the type of couple that radiate joy everywhere they go. You can just SEE how much they love each other in every way they interact…and it’s so special. I photographed their engagement session in Charleston […]
Today’s video is such a special one to me. I am speaking specifically to young business owners today, and talking all about my journey of beginning a business as a high school student. The challenges I faced, the ways I was able to grow quickly and the advice I wish I had known back then. […]
Continuing the “Charleston favorites” series today with Charleston’s favorite meal…BRUNCH! If you’re a local, then you already know how much the South LOVES to brunch. If you aren’t, well…buckle up. This is hands-down my FAVORITE meal of any day (especially a weekend!) and Charleston has no shortage of amazing options. I tried to cut it […]
My first senior session of the spring season…and I’M OBSESSED! Holland’s amazing mom, Dee, reached out to me on Instagram about photographing her senior portraits with The Pink Figgy…and I was practically jumping for joy! Holland and Dee havee the most beautiful style, and the BEST taste in locations. We spent the evening at The […]
I’m super excited about today’s video! I am SO passionate about the concept of OUTSOURCING in your photography businesses. One of the biggest things that used to prevent me from scaling my business was the fact that I spent more hours trapped behind my computer EDITING than I did with anything else. So, in today’s […]
If you follow me on Instagram, then you saw me do a few polls this week to gauge interest on more Charleston-related blog content. Since moving here almost 2 years ago (CRAZY!!!), I have fallen in LOVE with Charleston and started sharing more and more about the amazing city. I was BLOWN AWAY by the […]
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