Mileage is an expense that we all have in our businesses (gas and car maintenance), but it is often one that is forgotten about when it comes to tax write-offs, since we do it so often for personal needs, as well. It can be easily skipped or pushed off, but it is hurting you in […]
Although I love talking all things taxes, I always check with my CPA before changing anything financially in my business. A CPA is a certified public accountant, and someone you definitely want on your team as you navigate running a business in the most efficient way possible. Today, I’m sharing with you 4 questions to […]
Engagement sessions are the best, in my opinion, when they highlight a couple’s relationship. To the point that if you removed the couple, you could still guess the session was for them. Kristin and Colin’s outdoor brewery engagement session did just that. When she reached out asking if a brewery was a good idea for […]
If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know that I love anything to do with taxes! Today, I’m sharing with you 3 factors to help determine if a worker in your business is an independent contractor vs. employee. This difference is a common confusion among small business owners, and how you […]
I have lived in Lancaster County all of my life. I have seen my fair share of cows driving the back roads, but they have pretty much always been the black and white ones. It took me until a senior reached out to photograph her highland cow senior session that I finally got introduced to […]
This week is an exciting week! I have officially started a YOUTUBE CHANNEL! Now you can get the same great education every week but in a video format! So take me on the go or listen while making dinner. Multi-tasking never sounded so good! Let’s continue to grow your business each week! We are kicking […]
Did you know peak proposal season is just around the corner? Every year between November and February (around all the big holidays), photographers see an influx of inquiries due to the increase in proposals. The beautiful fall foliage, family home for the holidays, or whatever the reason, it is a popular time to say yes! […]
As a small business owner, we wear A LOT of hats on our sleeves! With that comes the necessity to then learn a lot of different programs to make everything we want to do streamlined and effective. We truly are a jack-of-all-trades. So today, I wanted to share with you the top six programs I […]
When a senior comes with a vision, you buckle up and get excited! Elliot definitely had a vision for her Hibernia Park fall senior session. The outcome did not disappoint. As soon as I hopped out of the car, and we started chatting, Elliot pulled up her phone with inspiration in hand. Some photographers may […]
Let’s talk about timelines. Not so much about creating them but executing them on a wedding day. It can be a stress inducer to make sure you are on-time and getting all the photos in the small amount of time you have. One of the simplest shifts to achieve that is to always have the […]