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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I’m sure by now, especially if you follow photographers, you’ve seen or heard about this new little thing called “Periscope”. I heard about it thanks to Katelyn James and Natalie Franke on Instagram this week, and download it just to see what it’s all about! Then, I immediately became obsessed! If you are a photographer, […]
A few weeks ago, I shared a blog post about Instagram Marketing + how to improve your ideal client reach by using social media (read that post HERE!) Immediately following that post, I received multiple emails + messages asking me more about Instagram + how to use it as a tool for your business! One of […]
My last few days have been spent at the Creative at Heart Conference in Roanoke, VA and I can’t quite put into words how much the experience has meant to me. When Kat asked me to be one of the conference photographers (alongside VA Photography + Amanda Hedgepeth!), I started crying and jumping up and down because I […]
I have spent the majority of my morning trying to brainstorm today’s blog post, but I kept coming up blank. I have a long list of blog topics to write about on days like today, when I can’t come up with something creative, but none of those seemed right, either. And then, I realized…I just […]
When I first began my business, posing was easily the SCARIEST aspect of it all. Like, seriously…NOTHING terrified me more than having to be in charge of a session + knowing how to instruct my clients to make them look their absolute BEST! Having to be “the boss” and visualize a pose, communicate it to your […]
Since the very beginning of my business, I knew that teaching was going to be a huge part of my heart. I am so passionate about helping other photographers grow + being able to inspire others through encouraging community + the hardships of being a #bosslady. I have been offering mentoring sessions for a few […]
This morning I woke up with no voice, sore feet, a tired body and a full heart. Yesterday, I hosted my first ever Senior Photography Workshop and I am so excited to finally share it all with you! We have put so much preparation, planning + hard work into this workshop to make it the absolute […]
Well, the snow is steadily falling outside of my window here in Fredericksburg, VA…and it seems relentless!! We have about 5 inches of fluffy snow on the ground already, and I can’t wait to see how much we get total!! But, I’m also getting really excited for the spring + warmer temps! That’s why, on […]
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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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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:
My client booking workflow with honeybook
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How To: Tips for Better Senior Portraits
Client gallery delivery with cloudspot
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!