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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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It happens to the best of us. We arrive at our portrait session full of creative posing ideas and ready to totally rock it…but then a few minutes into the session, we freeze up. We forget all of the posing ideas that we had planned (even if we saved them to our phones because, let’s […]
This week, I hosted my 5th Senior Photography Workshop and my heart is so full. I still have tired eyes, sore feet and a raspy voice, but I could not be happier! 9 attendees from all over the US traveled to my little Fredericksburg studio for a day full of learning, shooting and growing. Every […]
Last week, our local Tuesdays Together group met for our monthly get-together. But, this time, we hosted a STYLED SHOOT with incredible Fredericksburg creatives from our group!!! Vendors from all over the area with all different businesses came together to collaborate on a stunning shoot that could NOT have been better! These ladies (and gentlemen) ROCKED […]
If you are in the creative industry, especially if you are a member of the Rising Tide Society, then you have probably heard of Honeybook. Honey book is a game-changing business management software built specifically for creative entrepreneurs. I first heard about Honeybook from my sweet friend Natalie, and the way she talked about it immediately […]
As I am typing this post, I am at the hair salon getting highlights before I hit the road for a trip to NC for this weekend’s wedding! But, before I go, I am SO excited to announce the winner of last week’s giveaway with Jennifer Olmstead, Tonic Site Shop and Showit 5! I am […]
Ohhh, ya’ll, I’m so excited for this one. For those that don’t know, I launched a brand new website, blog and brand this week by the incredible Jennifer Olmstead. And, to celebrate, I’ve been doing giveaways all week long on Instagram!!! But, the grand finale giveaway is happening today on the blog and I CANT […]
Today feels kind of like winning the Super Bowl. Or the World Cup. Or something else that’s ridiculously exciting and took months and months of hard work…because it’s LAUNCH DAY!!! The new Hope Taylor brand, website, blog, educational site and online home launch TODAY!!! AH!!! This can’t be real life. Welcome to the brand new Hope […]
So, if you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you’ve seen me dropping hints for a huge project that I’ve been working on the last few weeks. But, in reality, this huge project has been in the works for the last 9 MONTHS! The fact that it is finally coming to life and launching THIS week (!!!) […]
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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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How To: Tips for Better Senior Portraits
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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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