You are at a photography conference and stop to grab lunch one of the days, and the waitress asks if you would like a receipt. Initially, you might think, nah, it’s only a little bit of money. It’s just lunch. But doing that would actually hurt you when it comes to tax write-offs. Yep, you […]

When I started my business, I knew I wanted it to be a personal brand. One where each of my couples felt like they had my full attention throughout their entire engagement. I wanted to get to know them personally. To be able to show up on their wedding day feeling like an extra bridesmaid, […]

Second shooters are a common term in the wedding photography industry, but knowing how to file their pay for taxes is not as common. Today we are going to go over how to correctly file second shooter pay for taxes A second shooter is a photographer that joins you on a wedding day to help […]

Wow! Hold on to your hats because the 2024 Senior Spokesmodel Team is taking over by storm! And I am here for it! Earlier this summer, we had our 2024 HMP Senior Spokesmodel Meet and Greet. It was my first time meeting all the girls in person and letting them get to know each other. […]

From 2020 all the way to 2023, the Hagan sisters have never disappointed at their photo shoots. You may remember that last name because Lauren was one of my senior spokesmodels the first year I had the team. Check out her session here. Now, this year, Paige was one of my senior spokesmodels. She brought […]

Spring is in full stride here in Pennsylvania, and with it comes the perfect weather and blooming florals for all senior sessions. Emily, a photographer on the HMP Team, had the pleasure of working with Isabella, a high school senior, for her Reading Public Museum senior session. The day was overcast as they were fighting […]

As I edited the photos from this Patriotic Spring Spokesmodel Team Shoot, one set of lyrics continued to play in my mind. “This is what dreams are made of!” Each year with the HMP Senior Spokesmodel Team, we do 2-3 themed team shoots. I love the ability to have a little fun and be creative […]

Holy Smokes!! I love the outfits all of my seniors wear for their sessions, but sometimes, a senior will come and be an absolute show-stopper! One of those times just happened at Marley’s vibrant Speedwell Forge Lake senior session! Each senior is able to do up to four outfits throughout their session. I love giving […]

You just never know what connections you might make on any given day. That statement is ever so true when I think about Jackie. She was a bridesmaid and sister of one of my past HMP brides (check out that wedding here). At that wedding, I absolutely fell in love with their whole family and […]

If happiness could be narrowed down to one action, Danielle and Frank mastered it at their Ridley Creek Park Engagement Session. The session started out like most. Danielle and Frank weren’t used to being in front of the camera, so they were pretty shy at first. Not sure where to put their hands. Giggling because […]