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Home Office Deduction Criteria

Oct 16, 2024

If you’re running your photography business from home, you might be wondering: Is my home office deductible? The answer could help you save big on your taxes! In my latest YouTube video, I break down what qualifies as a home office, what you can deduct, and how you can take full advantage of the home […]

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Wildflower Fields Senior Session

Aug 28, 2024

Let me tell you all about Kenzie’s wildflower fields senior session—it was a total blast! Even with just 30 minutes, Emily, on the HMP Team, captured so many amazing shots that it’s hard to believe they squeezed it all into such a short time. Kenzie came down from York, which was quite the trek, but […]

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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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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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Self-Employment Tax Overview

Jun 5, 2024

I’ve got some exciting news to share, and it’s not just about my daughter Adalynn’s first swim class. Though that was pretty adorable!  Picture a 14-month-old and her daddy singing songs and kicking in the pool! My heart melted into a puddle!  I can’t wait for the next one! Watching her splash around and learn […]

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Hibernia Park Spring Engagement

May 16, 2024

Samantha and Dennis’s Hibernia Park spring engagement session was one for the books. Lush greenery, a tranquil lake, and the cutest fur babies. What more could you ask for? Plus, this couple is all about fun, laughter, and making memories together, so you know this session was bound to be amazing. Just wait till you […]

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Elegant Longwood Gardens Engagement Session

Mar 21, 2024

On March 14th in 1993, PA had a blizzard that left over two feet of snow. On March 14th in 2024, PA had 72 degree weather and was filled with sunshine. Which would you rather have? Megan and Brady were thankful for the latter for their elegant Longwood Gardens engagement session. As I type this, […]

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Tax Write-Off Series: Insurance and Retirement Contributions

Feb 1, 2024

Wow! What a week it has been over here! I just got home from hosting Round 2 of Conquer Live in beautiful Rosemary Beach! It was incredible to see so many businesses impacted and ah-ha moments had. I will be on a high for a very long time! But, one of the top highlights of […]

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Tax Write-Offs for Photographers: Marketing and Meals

Jan 17, 2024

Let’s play a game! Which scenario counts as a tax write-off? Scenario 1: “Hey, Heather!” said Jess (Heather’s friend who is a photographer). “Want to go grab lunch together to catch-up?” “Hey Jess! Absolutely!!!!! Let me know what dates you are available, and let’s set it up. I can’t wait to see you and hear […]

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Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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