Senior portraits in Charleston, worth the trip
Light, bright and bold sessions that seniors fly in from Texas, Michigan and Virginia for.
Hope Taylor Photography by the numbers
- 13years photographing seniors
- 1,000+sessions and stories on her blog
- 2,500+photographers in her courses
- 5 to 7weddings a year, by design
Why families choose Hope
There are a lot of photographers in Charleston. Here is what makes a Hope Taylor session different.
A look you can spot anywhere
Light, bright and bold color, edited in her own style. Families notice: "the pictures are not like any others."
Michelle, Google review
Comfortable in minutes
Hope directs every pose, so even shy seniors relax fast and have fun.
Kristie, Google review
Planned down to the outfit
A styling and prep guide before the shoot, 2 to 3 locations matched to your looks, and every photo edited after.
The Senior Experience
The one other photographers learn from
13 years photographing seniors, and 2,500+ photographers in her courses learning her posing and client experience.
Hope Taylor Education
Worth the trip
Seniors travel in from Texas, Michigan, Virginia and Mississippi for a Charleston session with Hope.
Her clients this year
Look 01Blue floralsBougainvillea, downtown 
Look 02Red dress, rosesA pink door Look 03Hot pinkVintage car, historic street Look 04LavenderWisteria wall 
Look 05Pink and whiteA garden path
The Hope Taylor Senior Experience
One session. Five looks.
Every photo here is Brooke, from one session with Hope. That is the Senior Experience: planned with you, so a single session feels like a magazine shoot.
"Within minutes of meeting my daughter, Averie, she had her completely comfortable, confident, and genuinely having fun."
Kristie, a senior's mom · 5.0 from 48 Google reviews- Up to 2 hours
- 2 to 3 locations
- 3 to 5 outfits
- Every photo edited
Begins at$2,499No hidden fees. No minimums.
Check my datesHow it works
From the first message to your gallery, Hope plans every step with you.
Inquire
Send the form. Seniors book about six months ahead, so reach out early in junior year.
Plan the look
Hope sends her styling and prep guide and helps map outfits to locations.
Shoot in Charleston
Two hours across two or three spots, from Rainbow Row to the beach at sunrise.
Your gallery
Every photo fully edited, delivered in an online gallery to download and share.
From the reel to the gallery
Every session ends in a gallery like these. Pick a senior, press play on her reel, then see the finished photos from that same morning or evening.
What families say
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 48 Google reviews (opens the reviews)
Averie's senior session
"Within minutes of meeting my daughter, Averie, she had her completely comfortable, confident, and genuinely having fun."
Kristie O'NealGoogle review · 2 months ago
Read Kristie's full review
- Senior portraits 9
- Comfortable atmosphere 7
- Engagement 7
- Stunning photos 6
- Fun personality 6
- Wedding photography 6
What brings you here?
Families booking senior portraits, couples planning a wedding and photographers learning the craft each get their own path.
Weddings a year, by design
Hope keeps her calendar small so every couple gets her full attention, from the first timeline draft to the last dance.
- Two photographers8 hours of coverage, every moment from both sides
- Sneak peeks in 48 hoursYour full gallery in 3 to 4 weeks
- Her printed Bridal Guide60+ pages, plus a timeline built with you
"I could not have chosen a better photographer for my wedding!"
Kat & Carter
Packages from$9,200
Check my dateFor photographers
Learn the senior business from Hope
She started her business at 16 and had her first six-figure year the year she finished high school. Her courses teach the posing, the client experience and the marketing behind it.
- 2,500+photographers enrolled
- 4online courses
- 20.8Klearning on YouTube
Ask about coursesStart free with The Senior Jumpstart
"Honestly, THIS is by far the best senior course available."
Tabitha, student
- The Photography Course25 lessons for beginners on camera settings, light and editing.$329
- The Senior ScoopHer membership for senior photographers: new trainings every month, like Netflix for senior photography.$27/mo
- The Senior Posing & Experience CourseHer most popular course: 7 modules and 33 lessons on posing, the client experience and marketing.$597
- The Spokesmodel 101 CourseHow to advertise, build, run and keep a senior spokesmodel program.$497
- Start. Scale. Send.Email marketing for photographers, with the copy she uses.$547
Hi, I'm Hope
“I began my business when I was just 16 years old.”
Mom to Clara and Henry, senior photographer and educator. She moved her business to Charleston in 2019, and her style is light, bright and bold: every session planned around your outfits, your favorite spots and the best light of the day.
Her story
- Started ather own business in high school
- Yearsphotographing seniors
- Her littlesClara and Henry
5.0stars from 48 Google reviews. Read them
Charlestonhome since 2019, also booking Savannah, GA
Her favorite things
- Peonies
- Taylor Swift
- Chick-fil-A
- Never coffee
Where we shoot in Charleston
Every session mixes two or three of these. Hope helps you pick the ones that fit your outfits and the light.
Based in Charleston, SC, and also booking in Savannah, GA.
How much do senior pictures cost in Charleston with Hope?
Hope answers: The Hope Taylor Senior Experience begins at $2,499. It includes 1.5 to 2 hours of shooting, 2 to 3 locations, 3 to 5 outfits and an online gallery of every fully edited, high resolution photo. No hidden fees and no purchase minimums.
When should we book senior portraits?
Hope answers: Hope books seniors about six months ahead, so most families reach out during junior year. Spring and fall dates go first.
We live out of state. Can we still book?
Hope answers: Yes. Seniors fly in from Texas, Michigan, Virginia and beyond. Hope helps you plan the locations and timing so one trip covers everything.
Where do senior sessions happen?
Hope answers: All over Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation, Downtown Charleston, Hampton Park, Magnolia Plantation, Mills House Hotel, Rainbow Row, Sullivan's Island, The Battery. Sunrise downtown is a favorite before the crowds arrive.
How much is wedding photography with Hope?
Hope answers: Wedding packages with 8 hours of coverage and high resolution digital files begin at $9,200. Packages with a leather album begin at $10,300. She takes only 5 to 7 local weddings a year.
Does Hope teach other photographers?
Hope answers: Yes. More than 2,500 photographers are enrolled in her online courses, and The Senior Scoop membership adds new training every month.
Let's plan your Charleston session
Tell Hope your graduating year and the looks you are dreaming of. She replies by email with dates and her senior guide.