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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 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 […]
I’m sharing some controversial topics on my YouTube channel this month…if you aren’t subscribed, you’re missing out! Last week I talked about digital images vs. IPS, and this week I’m sharing my thoughts on how to handle clients editing their professional images. I think my thoughts will surprise you! Tune in below! IF YOU ENJOYED […]
I am opening up a can of worms with this topic today! The conversation of digital images vs. IPS (in-person sales) is one that has gone on in the photography industry for SO long…and I’m sharing my honest thoughts in today’s video. You’ll have to tune in below to hear my take, and learn some […]
This topic is one I haven’t shared about much on Youtube…but it’s one I have LOTS of thoughts on! In today’s video I’m talking about senior spokesmodel teams, and diving into my honest thoughts about using the strategy in 2021. I’m breaking down the 3 things I think every senior spokesmodel structure needs in order […]
I am SO excited about sharing these!!! Katie it a sweet friend and past student of mine that I just adore. When I was in Savannah last week, she DM’d me that her and Brenden would be willing to drive up from TAMPA to model for me!! With only 3 days notice! I was SO. […]
GAHHH. It’s going to be such a beautiful week on the blog! I’ve had an insane two weeks of traveling with a whole week in DC and an entire week in Savannah immediately following. I had back-to-back meetings and commitments, but I only had one shoot scheduled during that period (Brandon + Emilee’s engagement) and […]
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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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