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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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My senior portrait session on Hilton Head Island with Madi was scheduled for the same week as a hurricane and she was only going to be in town for 5 days. So, we had to make a last-second decision to shoot on the last day of her trip! Sadly, the location that Madi had her […]
After over a decade in this industry, I love that I still get to experience firsts as a senior photographer! Recently I photographed Adaline in Savannah and we enjoyed some dreamy lighting as we navigated busy Forsyth Park to highlight her cool vintage outfits and accessories. In addition to being into fashion, Adaline is also […]
I recently photographed a senior on Fripp Island which is somewhere I had literally never been before! (Talk about walking into a session blind!) Even at a brand new location and some tough lighting, Sofia’s session turned out amazing. I’m so glad that I caught the whole thing on video! All of the behind the […]
I am so excited about what I have for you this month inside The Senior Scoop! It’s a little different because I’m actually not taking you behind the scenes on a high school senior shoot… This month, I’m taking you all to the beautiful College of Charleston (CofC) to shoot with a recent graduate, Peyton! […]
Maybe it’s the summer season or a renewed excitement after maternity leave, but I am BACK with a BANG, and so excited for a FIRST EVER for you all! This month I am talking all about GROUPS as I bring you along with me for a Group Senior Styled Shoot with the Pink Figgy in […]
How do you pose a senior with a car? I know this seems a little niche, but I hear this question a lot. I get it! It can be overwhelming to do. But if you have a senior who is bringing their own car or renting one for their senior session, this peek into Katie’s […]
Summer is right around the corner! The light is warm and the temps are rising. But how do I handle cool-toned, wintry lighting for my clients without blowing out their skin tones or ditching my signature style? I tackled this during Mary Caroline’s Senior Session and I’m taking you BTS to watch it all! In […]
In today’s video you’ll get to watch me photograph an iconic senior session in Downtown Charleston with flowers that only bloom once a year! This is one of my FAVORITE sessions of all time. Not only was Brooke’s senior session a sunrise session, but we got to photograph with the blooming wisteria. When you tune […]
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