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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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You guys have been LOVING senior posing videos lately…so I’m back with another! In this week’s video I am breaking down my 3 favorite SITTING poses for senior girls. I’m showing you exactly how I get my clients into each pose, variations of each pose and visuals from real senior sessions. Plus, a free gift […]
I have a NEW WEBSITE!!! It has been live for a few weeks now…but I haven’t shared much about it! Every 2 years or so, I like to re-visit my website and brand to give it a facelift. For 2022, we did some MAJOR changes to my site, blog and overall brand…and I absolutely LOVE […]
I am so excited to start doing a Star Student’s blog post every month!! I LOVE my online course students, and this is going to be 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: Jaden, Lindsey […]
This video comes highly requested! I haven’t ever talked about blogging on my YouTube channel…but, believe it or not, I DO still think there is value in blogging for your biz in 2022! In today’s video I’m sharing some of my biggest tips for blogging SENIOR sessions. How to streamline the workflow, size your images, […]
Let’s talk about something that you may not know about me: I will never book more than 2 sessions a week…and they are only on Tuesdays or Thursdays. After almost a decade as a photographer, I have learned the hard way how quickly burnout can cause a downward spiral in your business and creativity. So, […]
Deciding which gallery service to use as a photographer is a HUGE decision…and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. It will determine a huge part of your workflow and one of the BIGGEST pieces of every client’s experience with you. After 9 years as a photographer, I’ve explored LOTS of options when it comes to […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR, FRIENDS!!! In case you were wondering…I’m typing this at 8pm the day before it goes live because I forgot to do it before the holidays 🙂 Oops! Just wanted to keep it real to kick off a new year in case you were feeling like you were the only one who doesn’t […]
It’s that time of year again…time to do goal-setting, reflecting and planning for the new year of 2022. But, before I dive into a new year, I like to look back at the previous year and select my “best of” images from the entire 365 days. I have done this every single year as a […]
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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
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
