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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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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: […]
I don’t normally do videos like this!! I typically steer away from sharing the technical side of photography and camera settings on my YouTube channel, but today I’m sharing something I get asked about ALL the time! We’re diving into something super specific: APERTURE for senior portraits. In this video, I’m sharing how I choose […]
You have heard me talk about this on my YouTube channel before…but I’m bringing it back! We are talking all about HONEYBOOK today…aka the #1 tool in my business that I SWEAR by. My last Honeybook video is actually the MOST watched video on my whole channel…so I wanted to make another to help talk […]
We have a special guest in today’s video!!! If you own a small business of any kind, then you probably know that video content is becoming the most popular content consumed on the internet right now. Whether it’s YouTube, short-form videos like Reels or Tiktok, IGTV, Facebook Live…video content is becoming #1 very quickly. But, […]
It’s finally here! If you follow me on Instagram, then you probably saw that I finally purchased the Canon R6 mirrorless camera a few weeks ago. I was on the fence about it for so long because I’m an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” kind of person…and I absolutely love my Mark lll! […]
My FIRST wedding post of 2021…and it’s unique for a very special reason. Zach and Kelsey are an INCREDIBLE couple. I met them for the first time on their wedding day (which is not typical for my weddings!) but they immediately radiated joy. The way that they love each other is SO sweet…and their wedding […]
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Build Your Senior Photography Business
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 TAYLOR EDUCATION
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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
Come Watch On YouTube
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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My client booking workflow with honeybook
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How To: Tips for Better Senior Portraits
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Client gallery delivery with cloudspot
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Resources + My Favorite Things
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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guides + Programs + tools + favorites
