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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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Let me just start off this post by saying that I have the GREATEST friends in the WHOLE entire world. I turned 20 years old last week on June 30th (woohoo!!) and my mom and best friends worked together to plan a surprise birthday getaway for me and I just love them all so much!! […]
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 […]
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 […]
This week included a whole lot of things that were NOT on my to-do list. Like a high fever, unplanned doctor’s appointments, an emergency appointment at a specialist and way more time in bed than I wanted. It always seems to be the busiest weeks when my body decides it needs to demand a break…but […]
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 (!!!) […]
As I type this blog post, I am pretty darn scared to share it. It’s a topic that has been laid on my heart to share and, even though I may not want to and I could easily decide to keep it to myself, I am going to step out on a limb and share a personal […]
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The Senior Style Guide
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my most popular resources + guides (my gift to you!)
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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
