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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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In today’s video we’re going to my wedding tasting at Hewitt Oaks and you guys — it was incredible! We’re getting SO CLOSE to our big day and I can’t wait!!! We’re tasting ALL the yummy food and cocktails and we’re also selecting things like the linens and the place settings. My sister & parents […]
This isn’t my typical photography education video…but it’s a fun one!! In celebration of Halloween, I thought it would be fun to share a PERSONAL video! I have been getting TONS of questions lately about my skincare, beauty products and lip colors. So, I’m sharing all of my new favorite products with you! I’ve been […]
You guys have been asking for it…so here is a WEDDING PLANNING update!!! And it’s my favorite one yet. After a few months of stressful wedding decisions and having to change our venue…I feel like there’s been a major shift in the planning process for me. It’s gone from feeling like an overwhelming task to […]
There is another VLOG comin’ at you this week!!! You guys have been asking for more personal videos lately, so my goal is to work in at least one a month…we’ll see how it goes!! 🙂 Last week, you saw my little sister’s BEAUTIFUL senior session in Arizona…but now you get to see the behind-the-scenes […]
How do I even begin this post!? I’m typing this on Monday after my bridal shower. It’s 4pm but I’ve barely gotten anything done because I can’t stop scrolling through pictures and re-living memories from this weekend!!! My mom is my Matron of Honor and hosted me a floral-themed bridal shower weekend in Charleston that […]
Well this is a FUN WEEK!!! It is my birthday week (!!!), so I thought a fun way to celebrate would be to share a VLOG instead of the usual educational video! I’ve had so many requests to share more personal content…and I had a lot to catch you up on! Tune in below to […]
This video has been long awaited…and it’s finally here!!! Hayden and I signed the contract to build our first home in June of 2021, shortly after getting engaged. We closed on our home in early February and have been working hard to make it a home over the last few months…and we are finally ready […]
One year from TODAY we will become husband and wife…so I thought it was the perfect time for this post 🙂 I am finally sharing our ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS!!! What a surreal sentence to type. I’ve dreamed of working with Lauren Fair for years and years…and I’m still not quite sure it has sunk in that […]
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