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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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If you follow me on Instagram, then you may already know this…but I’m moving to SAVANNAH! Since announcing that Hayden and I are building a home in Georgia, I’ve gotten SO many questions… “Why are you not staying in Charleston!?” “When will your home be done!?” “When are you actually moving!?” Are you selling your […]
This video was SUCH a fun one to film!!! I bulk film my YouTube videos…and I have not had a chance to film since I got ENGAGED!! Today’s video is a recap of the proposal from my perspective, a peek into our engagement party and a life update! Tune in below! IF YOU ENJOYED […]
I had every intention of getting this post up last week…but then life happened!! I turned 25 last week (CRAZY!) and have been spending so much time down in Savannah with Hayden. It’s been SO much fun to get acclimated to the new city I’ll call home in just a few more months!! If you […]
It’s my BIRTHDAY WEEK! I turn 25 on Wednesday and it is SO crazy to think about, because my 24th birthday feels like it was literally yesterday. Time goes by WAY too fast! But, to celebrate, I am doing a fun little personal episode on YouTube and answering 25 of YOUR questions! I asked you […]
Where in the world do I even begin!? The last 30 days has been the most incredible whirlwind of my entire life. Hayden proposed on May 27th and, for anyone who hasn’t seen, I said a the biggest and easiest “YES!!!” I’ve ever said. Since then, things have been busy and crazy and nonstop – […]
These blog posts are always so close to my heart…I never know how to begin! If you aren’t familiar with my mastermind program, we’ll start there: it’s my highest-level coaching program that I only offer twice a year. I spend 6 months working alongside these business owners to help scale their businesses into passive income […]
Today’s video is such a special one to me. I am speaking specifically to young business owners today, and talking all about my journey of beginning a business as a high school student. The challenges I faced, the ways I was able to grow quickly and the advice I wish I had known back then. […]
Continuing the “Charleston favorites” series today with Charleston’s favorite meal…BRUNCH! If you’re a local, then you already know how much the South LOVES to brunch. If you aren’t, well…buckle up. This is hands-down my FAVORITE meal of any day (especially a weekend!) and Charleston has no shortage of amazing options. I tried to cut it […]
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