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Hope Taylor is a senior portrait photographer and educator serving Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC. 

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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 video has been HIGHLY requested…and it’s a workflow that I have not changed in my entire 8 years in business. From the VERY beginning, I have ALWAYS provided my clients with same-day sneak peeks of their sessions on social media. It has always been a wildly popular part of my client experience, and (I […]

If you have not heard of Loom…prepare to have your mind blown! Loom is a program that I recently discovered in my business in 2020, and it has truly leveled up the way I run my business in so many ways. In today’s new YouTube video I’m sharing how I use Loom, sharing screen recordings […]

Somehow, one of my FAVORITE topics to teach on has never been talked about on my YouTube channel…but that is changing today! I am sharing all about the concept of diversifying your income with a PASSIVE INCOME stream. Tune in below to see the 3 questions you should ask yourself to help determine how to […]

We are revisiting one of my FAVORITE topics on my YouTube channel today…and that is OUTSOURCING. One of the BEST members of my team that I EVER brought on was a virtual assistant. But, the concept of hiring a virtual assistant can feel overwhelming because there are SO many tasks they could take over…so how […]

Today’s video is such a special one to me. I am speaking specifically to young business owners today, and talking all about my journey of beginning a business as a high school student. The challenges I faced, the ways I was able to grow quickly and the advice I wish I had known back then. […]

I’m super excited about today’s video! I am SO passionate about the concept of OUTSOURCING in your photography businesses. One of the biggest things that used to prevent me from scaling my business was the fact that I spent more hours trapped behind my computer EDITING than I did with anything else. So, in today’s […]

If you follow me on Instagram, then you saw me do a few polls this week to gauge interest on more Charleston-related blog content. Since moving here almost 2 years ago (CRAZY!!!), I have fallen in LOVE with Charleston and started sharing more and more about the amazing city. I was BLOWN AWAY by the […]

I’m sharing some controversial topics on my YouTube channel this month…if you aren’t subscribed, you’re missing out! Last week I talked about digital images vs. IPS, and this week I’m sharing my thoughts on how to handle clients editing their professional images. I think my thoughts will surprise you! Tune in below! IF YOU ENJOYED […]

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! 

Free downloads, blog posts, YouTube videos, online courses and memberships... I have it a resource for you!

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