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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 are getting TWO gift guides in ONE week!!! I never post more than one video a week…but Christmas is an exception! Haha!! If you missed the Hope’s Favorites gift guide, click HERE to see my favorites in categories like home, beauty and fashion. In this gift guide, I’m going to be highlighting gifts that […]
If you enjoyed last week’s video and getting a chance to see me work with a real senior client…you will love today’s video, too! I am breaking down my 3 favorite ways to incorporate MOVEMENT into senior portrait posing. I’ve been using these techniques more and more lately to get more natural, candid-style images for […]
If you were to ask me which link I get asked to share the most on Instagram…it would probably be the link to my reflector!! I use a reflector at every single senior session…but I don’t have an assistant or an intern. I use a reflector with HANDLES that allows me to multi-task and use […]
I don’t typically talk about wedding photography on my YouTube channel…but we are breaking that trend today! I am sharing the BIGGEST mistake that I made in my early years as a photographer when I was trying to gain experience as a second shooter. I want to help you avoid the mistakes that I made…and […]
This is a topic I haven’t shared much about in the past…but it’s arguably one of the MOST important topics when it comes to owning a small business. We are diving into my thoughts on work/life balance. Things like my morning routine, the boundaries I’ve set in my business, and the ways I ensure that […]
Have you heard the term “mastermind” floating around in our industry the last couple of years? It has become a SUPER popular style of education for photographers and entrepreneurs. In today’s video, I’m breaking down exactly what a mastermind is…and 3 questions to ask yourself to determine if you are ready for the investment. I’m […]
One of the most popular video requests to date: A DAY IN MY LIFE! Josh and I filmed for YouTube in one whole day…and we vlogged the entire process for you! Tune in below! IF YOU ENJOYED THIS VIDEO, YOU MAY ALSO LOVE: Top 12 Brunch / Breakfast Spots in Charleston, SC 25th Birthday Q&A […]
Today is an exciting day!!! Not only is there a new YouTube video all about how to know if you’re ready for a spokesmodel program in your business…but today kicks off my SPOKESMODEL CHALLENGE! You can tune into this week’s free video below to learn 3 questions you should ask yourself to determine whether spokesmodels […]
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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
