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Hope Taylor is a senior portrait photographer and educator serving Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC. 

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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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One of my absolute FAVORITE forms of education in this industry is online conferences. What could possibly be better than growing your business while sitting on your couch in PJs? Pretty much nothing. Which is why I am SO excited to be a part of the Turn It Up Conference for the second time! This conference […]

As Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, I decided it might be fun to share a quick gift guide for creative women! In this post I’ll be sharing 15 of my all-time favorites products from makeup to camera equipment to shoes to jewelry…you name it, it’s listed here. If you’re looking for the perfect V-Day gift for […]

To some people this blog post title is going to sound so odd…but to other it’s going to make perfect sense 🙂 Around my house, my family has always referred to my as a “night owl”, meaning that I function best and work the hardest during late night hours. I’m always sleepy (and looking for […]

After a snowed-out styled shoot planned for earlier this month, I was so excited to hangout with my 2017 spokesmodel team again this weekend! We all spent the day at Elle Style Studios for hair and makeup before heading to Quirk Hotel for a super fun afternoon! We had incredible outfits provided by Anthropologie Richmond and Wardrobe […]

I have been working hard behind the scenes and praying over something BIG for the last few weeks. I launched the brand new, two-day Hope Taylor workshop at the end of 2016 and it sold out in only 4 days. I was BLOWN AWAY, but so sad at the number of emails I received from […]

Around this time last year, I was finishing up a 15 day trip to New Zealand + Australia. This week, I am spending time in San Francisco for the Rising Tide Society Leader’s Retreat! I’ve traveled dozens of times in between including spots like the Bahamas, Ireland, Arizona, Charleston, Kentucky and more. After another long […]

This tip is going to sound minimal and silly to some…but it has completely changed the way I handle posing at senior sessions (and with couples!). One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is “how do your clients always look so natural in your photos?” While there are quite a few things that contribute […]

It’s that time of year again and I am SO excited to announce the opening of 2018 senior spokesmodel applications-YAY! The Hope Taylor spokesmodel team is a group of local high school seniors that represent the face of Hope Taylor Photography for the duration of their senior year. Spokesmodels are chosen through an application process and […]

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! 

Free downloads, blog posts, YouTube videos, online courses and memberships... I have it a resource for you!

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