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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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I walked out of school this afternoon (after a two hour delay-hallelujah!) and the weather was GORGEOUS. After snowmaggedon and almost three weeks of frigid temps, I was so excited to finally have a pretty day! I didn’t have a session this afternoon, but Brandon and I took full advantage of the sunshine and headed […]

I fell in love (yes, fell in love) in 9th grade and I have loved the same person ever since. It’s been three years and three months with this boy, and although it’s been far from easy, I would not have it any other way. Some may say that we’re too young to be in […]

  My mom is my absolute BEST friend and I would not be where I am today if she hadn’t been by my side through it all. She is my rock, my biggest cheerleader, my accountant, my stylist, my co-editor and my truest friend. I don’t know very many people who have the type of relationship […]

Photo Credit: The Photography Smiths This year is going to be an AMAZING one, I can already feel it! I kicked off 2014 by having a one-on-one mentoring session with Brooke Daniels Photography, attending Katelyn James’ Workshop Experience, booking 6 second-shooting jobs for weddings and being more excited about my business than ever before! With […]

These past two days, I had the amazing privilege of attending Katelyn James’ Workshop Experience. I have been following Katelyn James through her blog and Facebook for almost a year now and it still hasn’t hit me that I was in her LIVING ROOM! Oh my gosh…I can’t believe it. It was like meeting a […]

Where do I start… Yesterday, I had the privilege of being mentored by an absolutely amazing senior photographer who inspires me with everything that she does. I got to spend the afternoon with the phenomenal and beautiful Brooke Daniels Photography! We spent about three hours styling and shooting these beautiful ladies and then spent another […]

I can’t believe I’m finally launching my blog-YAY!!! I have been wanting to do this for the LONGEST time and I could not be more thrilled to launch it just in time for the new year! Please feel free to kick back and explore-I’m so glad you’re here! Today, although it was freezing, I dragged […]

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