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Elegant Longwood Gardens Engagement Session

Mar 21, 2024

On March 14th in 1993, PA had a blizzard that left over two feet of snow. On March 14th in 2024, PA had 72 degree weather and was filled with sunshine. Which would you rather have? Megan and Brady were thankful for the latter for their elegant Longwood Gardens engagement session. As I type this, […]

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How to Manage Your Income

Mar 20, 2024

The best news just hit your inbox…  You just got paid!!! It’s like Christmas Day every time you look at your bank account and a new line pops up with a positive amount showing! Instantly, you may be thinking of how you can spend it.      New equipment      New education     […]

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Tax Write-off Series: Office Supplies and Props and Software

Mar 13, 2024

Since starting my business back in 2018, I have tested out and used a lot of office supplies and software. Some were great; others were quickly replaced. Now, I have a core set-up of my supplies and software that feel like a “third arm” in my business.  They are used daily and are part of […]

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Tax Write-Off Series: Shipping and Editing

Mar 6, 2024

Real talk: I am having a slight freak out moment… I just licked (aka pulled the sticker cover off, haha) and sealed up the final envelope for Adalynn’s FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!  What in the world?!? Where did the last year go? I can’t believe I am about to have a one year old. If you […]

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Tax Write-Off Series: Equipment and Contract Labor

Feb 28, 2024

It’s the end of the month!  Have you been staying on top of categorizing your expenses each week? If not, now is the time to make sure February is taken care of, so it doesn’t pile up at the end of the year.  This can be done by: Whichever way you decide to categorize your […]

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Tax Write-Off Series: Bank Charges and Continuing Education

Feb 21, 2024

I have a question for you. What is your favorite course, conference, or piece of education you learned from in 2023?  In this industry, things are ALWAYS changing, and so I never want to stop learning. I would love to hear your favorites in case it is something I haven’t taken/could be helpful for my […]

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senior girl peeking out over the top of her red heart-shaped glasses and smiling at haven studios in millersville pa

Valentine’s Day Senior Shoot

Feb 19, 2024

This is going to sound extra cheesy (once you see the theme you’ll understand why), but I seriously have the sweetest girls on the HMP senior spokesmodel team this year! They put up with my crazy ideas and are willing to help with set up and clean up when we are running a little behind! […]

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Tax Write-Off Series: Client Gifts and Cost of Goods

Feb 14, 2024

Have your ever read the “Five Love Languages” book? The book walks you through the five different love languages and then provides a quiz for you to figure out which one you are. It is a great way to understand and connect with your spouse. To love them in the way they receive it best! […]

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Tax Write-Off Series: Legal and Professional Fees, Dues and Subscriptions

Feb 7, 2024

For many of us, right now is off- season!  *All those in that situation take a big sigh of relief. This is the time we get a break from the editing queue and constant client emails. Which means, we finally have time to update our systems and make sure we can provide an even better […]

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Tax Write-Off Series: Insurance and Retirement Contributions

Feb 1, 2024

Wow! What a week it has been over here! I just got home from hosting Round 2 of Conquer Live in beautiful Rosemary Beach! It was incredible to see so many businesses impacted and ah-ha moments had. I will be on a high for a very long time! But, one of the top highlights of […]

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