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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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When my family and I moved to Fredericksburg 13 years ago, one of the first things we did was tried to find a church that we absolutely loved. My family has always been “picky” about where we attend church, simply because we want to LOVE where we attend and leave every day feeling uplifted, inspired […]
So I’m sure, by now, most of us have seen or heard something about this crazy little thing called the Creative at Heart Conference. And, if you’re anything like I was, you are BEYOND excited about what the conference has to offer and you can’t wait to sign up!! However, some of you may also […]
So, I am blogging this post a little later than most, but I’m okay with that! I wanted to wait until a few weeks into the new year before I shared all of my goals + resolutions for 2015, because I knew I would think of more goals as the year began to progress! The […]
2014 was a year that I will always remember. There were so many firsts, a ton of amazing moments, endless new friends, countless milestones and too many wonderful clients to count. This post is a little late in the game compared to some others, but I’m okay with that!! It’s been a super hectic few weeks, […]
Wow. That is one of the only words that I can think of to properly begin this post. I had the privilege of spending the last three days in Staunton, Virginia for the oh-so-wonderful Creative at Heart Conference, and I can’t quite put into words how amazing it was. For those of you that don’t […]
Oh goodness…it has been a CRAZY few months!! October and November are a photographer’s dream and biggest nightmare at the same time! We LOOOOOVE shooting so much during this gorgeous time of year, but we are SO. BUSY. If you have a friend or family member that is a photographer…go give them a hug today, […]
For months, I have been begging and begging for a puppy with no success. Last Valentine’s Day, my parents got me a golden retriever puppy, but I ended up having to give her to another family because I was unable to give her the attention that she deserved. Ever since then, I have regretted that […]
WHEW! These last few weeks have been crazy and stressful but I am SOOOOO excited about this blog post! With college starting, busy season at it’s peak and opening my studio…it has been HECTIC! But, I wouldn’t want it any other way and I am crazy pumped to finally share it with you guys! I […]
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