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Down Town Club in Philadelphia Wedding

Sep 10, 2024

The moment Yansy and Daniel shared their first look was like something out of a movie. The bustling streets of Philadelphia below, seemed to fade away as soon as their eyes met. The anxious energy they had both been feeling all morning vanished, replaced by calm and joy. This moment was picturesque with the city […]

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Make Taxes Suck Less Free Masterclass Course

The True Cost of Not Paying Taxes as a Photographer

Sep 4, 2024

Benjamin Franklin said it best — in the world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.  You heard that right. Taxes are not something you can just ignore or push off until next year or until you have more time. This is something we, as individuals, have to do every single year. And, as a […]

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Pinnacle Point Overlook Engagement Session

Aug 28, 2024

Kasey and Faber’s Pinnacle Point Overlook engagement session was a nod to their adventurous relationship. From travel all over the world to exploring “their own backyard,” these two are happy as long as they are hand-in-hand. Spending the evening with them at this stunning location made it clear to Kailyn and Jenna, of the HMP […]

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Communicate with Your Accountant to Save Money

Aug 27, 2024

Let’s talk about your yearly tax appointment. Do you go into it nervous or unprepared? Maybe you bring in every paper and number possible because you don’t know what information your accountant or CPA actually needs. Then your meeting lasts forever because you have to sift through every paper to find the number they need, […]

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What Taxes Should You Charge Your Clients and What Taxes Do You Need to Pay?

Aug 20, 2024

Taxes. Does that word make you shudder?  For most photographers, it does. We have creative minds and numbers are often low on our list of exciting things to do for our business.  Did you know that there is more than just your annual taxes that you’re responsible for paying in a year? Did you also […]

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How to Easily See Where the Money is Going in Your Business 

Aug 14, 2024

I started my business with one financial principle — that I would grow my business without taking out any loans or going into debt.  Sure, I didn’t have the best camera starting out and I only shot with a 50mm at sessions, but I saved up and only spent the money to upgrade once I […]

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2025 Senior Spokesmodel Team Meet & Greet

Aug 7, 2024

And just like that, a new group of girls become my next senior spokesmodel team. Summer is such an exciting time for me. First, it is when I announce the new spokesmodel team. I love surprising each senior with the news. Their excitement NEVER gets old! The other exciting thing that happens is that we […]

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Automate Your Bookkeeping: Spend Minutes, Not Hours Taming Your Finances

Aug 7, 2024

Does this sound like you in March every year? Maybe even April if you really push it off?  You’re anxiously flipping through hundreds of papers and receipts trying to find a specific expense. Or maybe it’s trying to go through your drives, trying to remember exactly where you went every day for the past year. […]

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Creating a Tax Prep Spreadsheet

Jul 31, 2024

When I first started my business, I often heard people say make sure you track your numbers for tax purposes. I would nod my head like I understood, but inside I was freaking out. I understood that I needed to track numbers, but what numbers do they need to be and do they need to […]

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15 Business Tax Category Breakdowns

Save Time When Working with Your Accountant

Jul 24, 2024

When I first started my photography business, taxes used to make me cringe. I would wait until the last minute to gather my numbers, and boy, did it cause lots of late nights sifting through receipts to find everything I needed to provide to my CPA.  Every spring, our dinner table would disappear for a […]

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Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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