There’s something so special about an engagement session that feels effortless. Where the weather shows up, the energy is light, and the couple just…clicks. Angela and Ryan’s Pinnacle Point spring engagement session was exactly that kind of evening. Photographed by Joy from the HMP Team, this session was full of laughter, genuine connection, and those […]

Selling prints can be a great way to increase revenue in your photography business. Many photographers start with digital images and later add print sales. But once you begin selling physical products, a few new financial details come into play. Understanding the tax considerations for photographers selling prints online can help you avoid surprises during […]

Receipts are one of the most common things photographers avoid until tax season arrives. February or March shows up, and suddenly you are searching everywhere. You might be digging through old emails, folders, or even your glove box. Some photographers even end up with a shoebox full of crumpled receipts. Trying to rebuild an entire […]

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 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 […]