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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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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 […]
If you are new around here, you may not know this about me…but I started my photography business when I was only 17 years old. When I graduated high school, I had a big challenge in front of me: grow my business QUICKLY to become a full-time income (to show my parents I didn’t need […]
My FIRST engagement session of 2021…and it was special for more than one reason!!! I have known Emilee since I was all the way back in middle school. We were close friends for many, many years and both went to the same high school as Brandon! Emilee and Brandon knew of each other…but were never really close […]
Today’s video is on one of my FAVORITE topics…and that is senior portraits! Seniors are (and have always been!) my absolute favorite thing to photograph…and my favorite thing to teach on. But, seniors can also be tricky because POSING them is so different than posing any other type of client. I explain it like this: […]
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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."
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"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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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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