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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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This one is for the BOYS! Just kidding, this one’s for the photographers who want to photograph more senior boys…haha! In today’s YouTube video I’m talking through some of the biggest paint points I hear from photographers in terms of photographing guys. How do you make them excited for the experience? How do you get […]
This week’s video is a fun one…because I’m sharing a peek into my OWN branding session + images from last year! I got a YouTube comment a few weeks ago from a photographer that is prepping for her own branding images, and she’s struggling with what to wear and how to make the most out […]
I’ve been SO excited to share this video! I photographed one of my new all-time favorite senior sessions a few weeks ago…and I’m giving you an inside look for FREE on my YouTube channel! A signature part of my most favorite senior images are always close-up portraits that include beautiful florals…so I’m sharing some of […]
I am so excited to introduce you to my April 2022 Star Students!! I LOVE my online course students, and this is such a fun way for them to humbly brag about all the amazing things they are doing!! This month, I’ve got 3 students to tell you about: KayLee, Kelly and Maria. It’s my […]
We are talking SENIORS this week!! After almost a decade of photographing senior portraits, I’ve learned that it is MY job as the photographer to help my clients feel prepared for their experience. I need to educate them on what to wear, how to prep and what to expect at their shoot…or else we will […]
Let’s talk about something that is a little bit of a “buzz-worthy” topic right now: OUTSOURCING. Scaling your business can be nerve-wracking and overwhelming, but there is something far worse than being overwhelmed…and that’s being burnt out. If you want to grow your business to new heights, you will need HELP and TIME back to […]
If you follow me on Instagram…you’ve been waiting for this one!! I recently shared that I re-printed my Kat Schmoyer calendars on huge dry erase boards…and my DMs have been blowing up ever since! Today I’m showing you exactly how to order those dry erase boards and giving you an updated peek at my quarterly […]
Videos about my photography journey are always so fun to film…and this one is no different! I’m talking about how I began my photography business as a 16-year-old high school student, and the strategies that I believe contributed to my fast growth and overall success. Tune in below! IF YOU ENJOYED THIS VIDEO, YOU MAY […]
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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
