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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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We are carrying on the theme of SENIOR SPOKESMODELS this week! When I talk with photographers who have attempted to have a spokesmodel team in their senior photography business…I typically hear one of two things: It went WONDERFULLY! or I didn’t get as many referrals as I hoped. I think one of the most common […]
If you have ever heard the term “senior rep” or “senior spokesmodel” in the photography world, but had NO idea what it meant…today’s video is for you! I’m breaking down exactly what a senior rep program is, what it can do for your business and the 3 biggest misconceptions photographers struggle with. There’s also a […]
If you’ve ever wondered how the heck I keep my life organized and visualize the (many) moving pieces of my business in one place…today’s video is for you! I am taking you along with me to walk you through how I do quarterly planning for my business…and you actually get to SEE me do it […]
I am moving to Savannah THIS WEEK! And the biggest question I’ve gotten from other photographers is: “what are your doing to market your business in your new city?” I started the process of strategically marketing my business in Savannah MONTHS ago…and I’m breaking down the exact 3 things I’ve been doing in today’s video! […]
If you didn’t see last week’s video, you’ll want to watch Part 1 HERE! From the very early stages of my business, I wanted to set myself apart as a senior photographer and provide a really unique client experience. One of the ways that I did this was to collaborate with local boutiques to provide […]
If you’ve followed me for a long time…you are going to know exactly what today’s video is about!! From the very early stages of my business, I wanted to set myself apart as a senior photographer and provide a really unique client experience. One of the ways that I did this was to collaborate with […]
Today’s video is for both photographers AND senior clients alike! I am sharing my SIX tips for what to wear for your senior portrait session, and how to prepare your clients for their shooting experience. After 8 years of photographing portraits, I’ve learned that it is OUR job as photographers to give our clients the […]
Photographers, how do you start your senior portrait sessions? What do you say to your clients when they first arrive? How do you prepare them to feel COMFORTABLE in front of your camera with every piece of that first impression? You may not have given a lot of thought to those questions before now, but […]
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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
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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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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!
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