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Stop Winging It With Your Finances: Tax Tips for Creatives from My Podcast Chat with Accidental CEO

Oct 8, 2025

Let’s be honest, tax season can feel like it’s personally out to get you. Between client work, editing marathons, and trying to remember where that random camera gear receipt went, managing your business finances can feel a little overwhelming. That’s exactly what I dove into on the Accidental CEO Podcast, where I joined Nata Salvatori […]

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engaged couple almost kissing at sunset for this Fall Overlook Park Engagement Session

Fall Overlook Park Engagement Session | Jillian & Jack

Oct 2, 2025

There are some sessions that remind me exactly why I love my job, and Jillian and Jack’s fall Overlook Park engagement session was one of them. From start to finish, these two felt like family, and it was such an honor to capture their love story. A Love Story Meant to Be Jillian and Jack’s […]

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Building Confidence in Handling Your Business Finances for Photographers

Oct 1, 2025

When you think about business finances for photographers, do you get that little pit in your stomach? I’ve been there. Early in my career, I was shooting weddings on the weekends, editing until 2 a.m., and panicking about whether I had set enough money aside for taxes. (Spoiler: I hadn’t.) What I’ve learned since then […]

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woman holding onto man's left arm on dock by lake for this fall Fall Hibernia Park Engagement Session

Fall Hibernia Park Engagement Session | Madison & Zackery

Sep 24, 2025

Madison and Zack’s fall Hibernia Park engagement session was cozy, playful, and filled with laughter from beginning to end. These two are the kind of couple you just know are going to have a lifetime of fun together. I loved getting to capture that energy during their session. They first met in such a fun […]

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Federal vs. State Taxes for Photographers

Sep 24, 2025

As a wedding photographer turned tax educator, I’ve learned just how confusing it can be to keep up with both federal vs. state taxes for photographers. When I first started my business, I assumed taxes were all handled the same way no matter where you lived, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In […]

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Tax Planning Tips for Growing Photography Businesses

Sep 17, 2025

As a photographer, growing your business is exciting, but it also comes with new responsibilities, especially when it comes to taxes. That’s why I created this post about tax planning tips for growing photography businesses. Knowing what to do ahead of time can save you money, keep you organized, and prevent a lot of stress […]

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Hibernia Park Senior Session | Alivia Decker

Sep 16, 2025

Alivia’s Hibernia Park senior session was one of those evenings that reminded me why I love photographing seniors so much. The lighting was perfect, the locations were stunning, and Alivia herself? Absolutely radiant. From her natural beauty to her killer fashion sense (seriously, I wanted to buy every single one of her outfits!), this session […]

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bride and groom kissing with bride's long veil extended behind her for this Elizabeth Furnace Fall Wedding

Elizabeth Furnace Fall Wedding | Julia & Brennan

Sep 16, 2025

Julia and Brennan’s Elizabeth Furnace fall wedding was the perfect mix of romance, joy, and downright fun. After 12 years together, these two tied the knot surrounded by friends and family who celebrated them with full hearts and packed dance moves. From the pearl details on Julia’s gown and veil to their hilarious pea row […]

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senior girl in off-the-shoulder white sweater by willow tree for this Lancaster Senior Spokesmodel Mini Sessions in central Pennsylvania

Lancaster Senior Spokesmodel Mini Sessions | Greenfield Park

Sep 12, 2025

Kicking off senior year with my spokesmodel team is always one of my favorite parts of the year, and this time was no exception! Our Lancaster senior spokesmodel mini sessions at Greenfield Park were filled with laughter, gorgeous light, and the sweetest group of girls. This year’s team, Ally, Joelle, Alivia, Piper, and Madison, has […]

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Can You Deduct Personal Expenses as a Photographer?

Sep 10, 2025

As photographers, we wear a lot of hats: creative, marketer, bookkeeper, editor, and sometimes even part-time lawyer and accountant. But when tax season rolls around, one of the most common questions I hear is: “Can you deduct personal expenses as a photographer?” The short answer? Not usually. But the truth is a little more nuanced, […]

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