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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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Photo by: Faith Photography So, I was on vacation in South Carolina last week. My family and I had two adjoining hotel rooms, and I had just hopped out of the shower in my hotel room. I was walking around with a towel on my head (I’m pretty sure I was still half-dressed) when my […]

After applying to 6 colleges, getting accepted to four, wait-listed at one (and still not hearing from the last one…) I have officially decided to attend Radford University in the fall and I am SOOOO excited!! I went to visit with Brandon last fall (it was his top school, too!) and I fell in LOVE! The […]

Two weeks ago, I was scrolling through my Facebook when I saw that one of my favorite photography magazines/blogs was looking for marketing articles to feature in their next issue. I have always wanted to have an article published in this magazine, so I took a shot by submitting a pitch about how I utilize […]

I absolutely LOVE teaching and watching other photographers grow. I do not claim to know everything about photography (I’m sure I barely know the half of it!) but sharing what I DO know to help others is something I will always enjoy. Some photographers are not forthcoming with information about their business and are not always willing to […]

Nichole and Paul (Above) were the winners of my most recent giveaway! It was such an honor to work with them! This is something that I get questioned about frequently and something that I have actually been patronized for! I absolutely love doing giveaways (as in giving away a free session, mini session, t-shirt, spot to my […]

I am so excited to announce the information about May mini sessions! I absolutely LOVE offering mini sessions to my clients because they’re so much fun! (plus, for the guys out there that aren’t too fond of being behind the camera, they’re quick and painless 🙂 ) I also love giving the opportunity for a […]

I have SO many exciting things coming in the near future, I just have to share them with you all! I feel so blessed to be where I am today and I am so thankful for all of my family, friends and supporters for making it happen! Here’s an outline of some exciting events coming […]

  Photo by Brooke Daniels Photography I get asked pretty frequently if I am planning to continue my business in college and the answer is a resounding YES!!! I could not picture my life without photography in it! The next question I get is “how do you plan on making that work?” and so here […]

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