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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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Today I’m taking you behind the scenes to be a virtual second shooter with me at a real senior session in beautiful Charleston, SC. Typically this type of content (over an hour long!) is reserved for photographers inside The Senior Scoop, aka Netflix for photographers! We have hundreds of photographers from across the globe inside […]
I am currently typing this blog post with a 2-month old Clara snuggled up asleep on my chest. I can’t believe it’s already been two months…but, at the same time, I can’t remember what life was like without her. Being a mom is already the greatest joy of my entire life. There is truly no […]
Do you struggle with golden lighting at your sessions? Come behind the scenes with me today to one of my favorite senior sessions and get a tutorial on golden hour lighting! For Mia’s senior session we were on Sullivan’s Island, right outside of Charleston, and I can’t wait to give you a behind the scenes […]
If I’m honest, I actually prefer booking my senior sessions at sunrise or sunset because of the beautiful lighting potential. But Kayden happened to be available for her Senior Session in Downtown Savannah in the middle of the day so the sun was much higher in the sky than normal. I still felt confident how […]
Let’s be honest, senior guys are a little bit more intimidating to photograph than senior girls! Posing one person by themselves can be VERY intimidating to begin with, but add in the fact that this isn’t most senior guys’ favorite things to do, and it just gets even harder. Also, if we’re honest, there just […]
This week I’m talking about something that I haven’t really ever gone in depth about here before. I’ll be talking about how to handle rain, crappy weather situations, and rescheduling for inclement weather… all things out of our control as natural light photographers! You’ll get to come behind the scenes with me on a real […]
Spring is finally HERE and I am so excited for all the light, the colors, and the flowers. I love this time of year and Ali’s Springtime Downtown Charleston Senior Session certainly does not disappoint!! Whether you’re already loving spring OR you’re counting down til the season finally comes to you, you’re going to be […]
I still remember my first call with Katrina when she inquired about me photographing her wedding. We ended up chatting forever and instantly hit it off…we had so much in common! From that moment on, I was looking forward to their gorgeous spring wedding at Hewitt Oaks! But, just a few months later, we found […]
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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!
THE RESOURCES PAGE
guides + Programs + tools + favorites
