There is something so special about a wedding day that feels both joyful and deeply meaningful. Abby and Julian’s wedding at the Rotunda at Lauxmont Farms was exactly that. From emotional moments to lighthearted laughter, their day was the perfect blend of romantic, timeless, and fun. If you’re a couple dreaming of a wedding day […]

If tax season makes you want to completely avoid looking at your numbers… you’re not alone. For many small business owners, tax season feels overwhelming. But most of the time, taxes don’t feel stressful because they’re complicated. They feel stressful because our finances aren’t organized before we start. When your income, expenses, and documents are […]

Have you ever looked at your business bank account and thought: “I made good money this year… so why does it still feel tight?” If that thought has ever crossed your mind, you’re not alone. Many small business owners assume they have a revenue problem when profits feel thin. But in many cases, the real […]

I had the absolute honor of joining Nikki Closser on The Portrait System Podcast to talk about something that doesn’t always feel glamorous, but completely changes your business when you understand it: Photographer taxes, bookkeeping, and how portrait photographers can stop feeling behind with their numbers. If you’re building a photography business and feel unsure […]

One of the most common questions photographers ask is: how much should photographers save for taxes? And honestly, it’s a good question because guessing your way through tax planning is stressful, expensive, and completely avoidable. If you’ve heard numbers like 20%, 25%, or even 30% tossed around, you might be wondering which one actually applies […]

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s actually like to be on the HMP Senior Spokesmodel Team…this is it. Our Valentines Day BFF Shoot in Lancaster, PA was everything I dreamed it would be. Laughter echoing through The White Room, heart-shaped balloons floating everywhere, pink and red sunglasses being passed around, and five amazing girls just […]

If this is your first year filing taxes as a photographer, let me start by saying this:Nothing is wrong. You’re not behind. And you didn’t miss some secret memo that everyone else got. In fact, most of the stress photographers feel during their first tax season has nothing to do with doing something “wrong”. It […]

If you’ve ever felt busy, booked, and still unsure where your money is actually going, you’re not alone. One of the biggest reasons photographers feel stressed about finances isn’t because they’re bad at business. It’s because they’re not tracking the right numbers. In my latest YouTube video, I walk through the five numbers photographers should […]

If bookkeeping and taxes feel confusing — or like they’re basically the same thing — you’re not alone. Most photographers know they should understand their numbers, but when words like “bookkeeping,” “taxes,” and “deductions” get thrown around, it can feel overwhelming fast. And usually, the only time this confusion really shows up is when tax […]

This Fells Point Engagement Session for Jasmine and Matt was equal parts romantic, playful, and full of personality. Photographed by Joy from the HMP Team, this session perfectly showcased what happens when you mix a fun-loving couple, an iconic location, and a supportive crew that’s willing to do whatever it takes to get the shot. […]