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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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Last week, I hosted a retreat that I never thought I’d be hosting. When I decided a few years ago that I wanted to pursue being an educator and hosting workshops, I knew that I wanted the experience to far surpass the workshop itself. I wanted to build a community of women, photographers and business […]
As business owners who use Instagram as a major tool for marketing in our business, something that we have to utilize strategically is the link that we share in our Instagram bios. What is the most important thing for our clients to see there? Our website? Our blog? A special current offer? It’s always SO […]
You may have seen last week that I was a little bit MIA on social media…because I was on the Taylor Family spring break vacay!!! My younger siblings, Nathan and Abby, had the week off of school for spring break, so we planned our first family vacation in YEARS. We took a road trip in […]
I can’t quite believe it…but I finished my LAST 2017 spokesmodel senior session last week and it’s so bittersweet!!! Sarah was so patient while she waited for her shoot this spring…and I am SO glad that she did!! We could not have had more beautiful blooms or better weather! All of the floral trees that […]
What a fun, full week on the blog! And, I can’t think of a better way to end it than with Meagan and Justin’s beautiful Fawn Lake engagement session!!! These two are some of the sweetest, most fun clients I’ve had the opportunity to work with this year and I was looking forward to getting […]
Yes, you read that caption right. In the last three years of my business, I have been able to cull every single wedding day in one hour (or LESS!) So, how in the heck is that possible? Well, I’m going to tell you about the program that will become your new best friend: Photo Mechanic: […]
Do you ever have a shoot where you take the first 5 images…and you just KNOW it’s going to become a new favorite? That’s exactly how I felt within the first few minutes of Katie’s senior session! It was an 85 degree day, all of the flowers were in full bloom, Katie’s outfits were absolutely […]
Spring has officially sprung here in Fredericksburg which means it’s time for spring shooting season! Each and every year, spring is my absolute favorite time to photograph. The flowers are beginning to bloom, golden hour is absolutely beautiful and the weather is finally warming up. This year, I am wrapping up my 2017 spokesmodel senior […]
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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
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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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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
