HOPE TAYLOR SENIORS
I am so excited that you are interested in working together for your senior portrait experience! Here you will find frequently asked questions, package information and all you need to know about booking your portraits with Hope Taylor Photography!
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THE HOPE TAYLOR SENIOR
EXPERIENCE
Here's a peek into what your portrait experience will look like...
1. Booking and planning
Ready to lock in your senior portrait date? Let's do this! Once you have locked in your date with a paid retainer and signed contract, you will receive your very own online Senior Style Guide as well as your senior questionnaire! This is where you will find everything you need to know about what to wear, how to prep and what to expect. Your questionnaire will teach me everything I need to know about you and your vision for your senior session, so that I can customize it just for you!
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The fun begins! After working together to choose the perfect locations and plan out the details of your session, we will meet on-location to begin your senior portrait experience. I will help you finalize your outfit choices and style your wardrobe to be picture-perfect before we start shooting. Then, we will spend 1.5-2 hours photographing at 2-3 select locations in 3-4 outfit changes. I will pose you and guide you throughout the entire session - no modeling experience necessary! Your only job is to have fun and enjoy the day!
2. IT's shoot day!
3. Social Media Sneak Peek
On the night of your senior session, I will share a social media sneak peek for you to see and share! Then, it will be about two weeks until you receive your full senior portrait gallery online. I pride myself on these quick turnaround times - I'll never make you wait months to see your photos!
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After two weeks, you full online gallery will be delivered! Here, you will be able to download, share and print all of your fully edited, high resolution digital files. You will also have access to your very own mobile app where you can download your images directly to your iPhone or Android. And, even better? Your gallery will be backed up for TEN YEARS online - so you don't ever have to worry about losing images! The hardest part will be choosing your weekly #seniorsunday post.
4.Gallery delivery
My love for photography began my junior year of high school so, believe it or not, I got my own senior portraits done TWICE because THAT'S just how I excited I was for the experience. It is SO much fun to step away from the stress of your senior year to feel beautiful and have a day that is all about YOU. I will never forget my senior portrait experience (check out some of my faves on the left!), and I want you to walk away with the same giddy feeling I had when I was patiently waiting to see my first sneak peeks!
In over a decade of being a full-time senior portrait photographer, I've gone through quite a bit of trail and error to figure out exactly what my senior clients need to have the best experience possible. So, instead of giving you an overwhelming list of options - I make it simple. I only offer one senior portait package with one flat rate - no hidden fees, no additional print or product minimums and no stress of trying to pick the perfect photography package. It's all perfectly tied with a bow and ready for you!
THE HOPE TAYLOR SENIOR EXPERIENCE
Monkee's of Fredericksburg and Hope Taylor Photography are partnering up to offer a senior experience like no other! With this one-of-a-kind experience, you will receive an hour of personal styling directly from the fashion experts at Monkee's, a full wardrobe for your senior session (including clothes, jewelry and accessories!), a Monkee's gift bag and exclusive shopping discounts! We will meet on-location at Monkee's and all of your outfits will be provided,
THE MONKEE’S ULTIMATE BOUTIQUE SENIOR EXPERIENCE
PACKAGES
$799
which means that you don't have to stress about pre-session shopping! With designers like Lilly Pulitzer, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, Lat & Lo, Joy Joy and Jade, Michael Kors and more.... your entire senior session wardrobe will be the ultimate in trend and fashion for a fraction of the typical cost. This package also includes 2 hours of shooting, 65+ fully edited images and an online gallery where you can easily download, share and print all of the high-resolution digital files
ON THE BLOG
See recent seniors
but, how much does it cost?
Senior Sessions in
Savannah, GA include:
Currently not available
$1200
-1.5 - 2 hours of on-location shooting in Savannah GA
-2-3 location changes
-3-5 outfit changes
-Same-day sneak peeks the night of your session
-60+ fully edited images
-An online gallery where you can easily download, share and print your high resolution digital files within 2 weeks of your session
-The option to purchase professional quality prints + products from your online gallery
Senior Sessions in Charleston, SC include:
$1500
-Travel to Charleston, SC (4 hour roundtrip)
-1.5 - 2 hours of on-location shooting in Charleston, SC
-2-3 location changes
-3-5 outfit changes
-Same-day sneak peeks the night of your session
-60+ fully edited images
-An online gallery where you can easily download, share and print your high resolution digital files within 2 weeks of your session
-The option to purchase professional quality prints + products from your online gallery
In order to reserve a date with Hope Taylor, 50% of your package price is due up front as a retainer along with the signed contract. The remaining 50% + any relevant travel fees are due four weeks before your session date. All paperwork and payments can be done online for your convenience! To begin the process, just email Hope with your availability!
I’M READY TO BOOK! HOW DO I MAKE THINGS OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL?
We will meet on-location on the day of your session to assist with styling outfits, prepping for the shoot and finalizing your wardrobe! You can bring as many pieces from your closet as you'd like, and I will assist you in effortlessly styling each piece to photograph beautifully. You are also welcome to send me images of your outfits leading up to the shooting day - I'm happy to help as much as I can!
HOW DOES STYLING WORK ON THE DAY OF MY SESSION?
Hair and makeup is not included in the senior photography packages, but it is highly recommended. Upon booking, you will receive an informational email with everything you need to know about your senior experience, including hair and makeup artist recommendations to meet all style and budget needs.
IS HAIR AND MAKEUP INCLUDED IN THE SENIOR PACKAGES?
Upon booking, you will also receive an in-depth senior questionnaire that will help me learn more about you and your vision for your senior portrait session. From there, I will work to find custom senior locations for your session in Charleston and the surrounding areas. We will lock in 2-3 locations and meet on-location at the first destination to begin your senior experience!
HOW DO WE CHOOSE LOCATIONS?
Of course! Your senior session with Hope Taylor includes photos with whoever is important to you! This can be your boyfriend/girlfriend, best friend, parent, sibling or even a pet! They are more than welcome to join us for the last 30 minutes of your senior session.
CAN I BRING SOMEONE WITH ME?
Your Hope Taylor senior experience will include up to 2 hours of shooting. If you choose to have professional hair and makeup, you can expect to add an additional hour onto the experience, but you will coordinate those times directly with the makeup artist.
HOW LONG SHOULD I EXPECT MY EXPERIENCE TO LAST?
You will receive a high resolution social media sneak peek on the day of your portrait session, and you can expect to receive your full gallery of images within 2 weeks of your senior session!
HOW LONG AFTER MY SESSION DO I RECEIVE MY PHOTOS?
Thoughts from past senior clients:
Hope genuinely gave me the best senior portrait experience I could’ve hoped for. She made me feel so comfortable and so beautiful and the photos are AMAZING. My mom has already stated that I will 100% be a HTP bride one day in the future. Hope the sweetest person and is everything you could wish for in a photographer and a friend!
~Mackenzie
"I had my senior pictures taken by Hope, and I absolutely loved the experience. Not only did the pictures turn out amazing, but she made me feel so comfortable and confident in front of the camera. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting gorgeous pictures!"
~Megan
"I just wanted to again say THANK YOU for making Reed’s senior session so special - it will always be a special memory we cherish, not to mention the wonderful photos! You captured his sweet smile and his true personality and I couldn’t be more grateful. I feel so blessed we got to hang out and visit with you, even though we could have done it for hours upon hours. It is truly a joy to watch your business grow and you have had such an impact on Reed - we are forever grateful!"