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senior girl in baby blue shirt and blue jeans looking off in the distance for this wildflower field senior session

Wildflower Field Senior Session | Brynn Bennethum

May 30, 2025

Brynn’s wildflower field senior session was everything we hoped for—and getting there was nothing short of a journey. Between surprise storms, rescheduling, and a dash of wild weather luck, this session turned into a full-on May miracle. The First Attempt: Weather Woes Our original session date greeted us with the worst of Pennsylvania spring: cold, […]

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Spring Hibernia Park Senior Session | McKenzie Gregory

May 23, 2025

McKenzie’s spring Hibernia Park senior session was nothing short of amazing—from the glow of golden hour to the nonstop support of the best hype squad ever. Seriously, her mom and best friend came ready to cheer her on, and it made all the difference. I can’t stress enough how much of a game-changer it is […]

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senior girl in black dress holding edge of dress in grass field at sunset in lancaster county

Park Senior Session in Lancaster County | Deniah Bourne

May 14, 2025

Deniah’s Park Senior Session in Lancaster County was an absolute dream from start to finish. As one of my 2025 HMP Senior Spokesmodels, she brings confidence, energy, and total joy to every shoot—but this one was next level. Her style, her smile, and her willingness to try anything made this session one I’ll be obsessing […]

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How to Organize Your Expenses

May 7, 2025

Ever swipe your personal card for a business expense and think, “I’ll sort it out later”? You’re not alone—but this common habit could be costing you more than you realize. In my latest YouTube video, I’m sharing how mixing your personal and business finances can quietly sabotage your taxes, hurt your profits, and create serious […]

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Warwick County Park Senior Session | Kaitlyn Thomas

Apr 22, 2025

This Warwick County Park senior session with my spokesmodel, Kaitlyn, had everything: wild weather, unexpected laughs, a nearly-locked park gate—and some seriously stunning images to top it all off! As a photographer who thrives on creating a fun, easygoing experience (even when Mother Nature tries to throw a wrench in it), this session was a […]

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senior girl sitting in dunes with her right elbow on her knee as she rest her chin on her fist in ocean city new jersey

New Jersey Beach Senior Session

Sep 11, 2024

Alena’s New Jersey Beach senior session was such a memorable experience! We headed down to Ocean City, NJ which holds a special place in her heart because it’s where her family vacations every year. And as if that wasn’t sweet enough, she brought her boyfriend along, so of course, we had to sneak him in […]

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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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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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five senior girl spokesmodels in shades of sage green, white, black, and blue jeans by white brick wall in lancaster city

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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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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