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

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HOPE TAYLOR

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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 have NO words for Madi and Neil’s engagement session!! These two…my goodness! They have a love like no other. When Madi first emailed me a few months ago asking me to photograph her April wedding…I couldn’t contain my excitement for them both! After hearing more about her story with Neil, I knew that we […]

This week, I had the privilege to attend “A Practical Wedding Workshop” hosted by the wonderful Abby Grace Photography! I traveled up to Reston, Virginia for a day full of learning, sharing some delicious meals and chatting all things wedding photography! Abby is such an amazing person and photographer, I absolutely LOVED spending the day […]

Yesterday I had the privilege of hosting the beautiful Ashley of Ashley Fink Photography for a one-on-one mentoring session! I know I’ve said this before…but I just LOVE one-on-ones!! They are SO much fun and I can’t imagine a better way to spend an afternoon than sharing snacks + talking all things photography! Ashley is […]

  I absolutely LOVE one-on-one mentoring sessions, and yesterday with Paige was no exception! She traveled all the way from GEORGIA (say what!?) to chat all about rebranding, social media, editing style and workflow. We spent two hours chatting over popcorn + yogurt-covered raisins before heading out for an adorable couples session where we covered […]

I have had the absolute honor of working with Sarah three times now, and I have always heard so many amazing things about Josh! When she contacted me a few months back about doing a Sweetheart Session for them…I could NOT have been more excited!! EEK! This girl is seriously STUNNING and these two make […]

It takes months and months of planning to put together workshops. Contacting vendors, finding shoot locations, putting together presentations, planning the meals, decorating, purchasing favors and finding perfect models…but it is SOOOO worth it. This workshop was AMAZING and the photo shoot was a DREAM. The Notebook has always been one of my absolute favorite […]

    I could not feel more blessed to be a part of such an amazing group of photographers. I am so thankful for all of the support, friendship, laughter and encouragement that each and every member of the Shoot & Share community shares. I will have to do a more detailed blog post in […]

  Oh. My. Goodness!!! These two are just the absolute SWEETEST couple I have ever worked with! Paige and Trevor were the winners of my most recent Instagram giveaway, and I’ve been so pumped to work with them ever since! Paige sent me the photos of her outfits before the session, and I was jumping […]

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