Let’s be honest: one of the most overwhelming parts of running a photography business is figuring out taxes, especially knowing which forms you actually need to file. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your laptop during tax season thinking, “What tax forms do photographers need to file?”; you are not alone. In this week’s […]

If you’ve ever found yourself buried in a pile of crumpled receipts, scrolling through your bank statements trying to figure out where your money went, or frantically Googling “how to track mileage for taxes,” you’re not alone. Many photographers—especially in the first few years of business—start out using a mix of notes apps, spreadsheets, and […]

Let’s be real for a second: the word “audit” makes most of us want to run for the hills.Especially if you’re in your first few years of business and still figuring out how to file taxes as a creative entrepreneur. But here’s the truth… Getting audited as a photographer doesn’t have to send you into […]

As a growing photographer, traveling to work with clients out of state can be an exciting milestone—but it can also open up a confusing can of worms when it comes to taxes. If you’ve ever wondered:– Do I need to file taxes in other states? – What if I only did one shoot somewhere else? […]

Tax season is creeping up, and if you’re not ready to file yet—don’t panic! Filing an extension is actually easier than you might think, and it can buy you six extra months to get your finances in order. But before you assume an extension means you can ignore taxes altogether (spoiler: it doesn’t!), you need […]

Let’s be real—nothing takes the joy out of a big photography payment quite like realizing a chunk of it actually belongs to Uncle Sam. If you’ve ever reached tax season and thought, Wait… I owe HOW much?!—you’re not alone. But the good news? Tax time doesn’t have to be stressful if you have a plan […]

Running a photography business means wearing a lot of hats—photographer, editor, marketer… and yes, even bookkeeper. But at some point, managing your numbers can feel overwhelming, and you might start wondering: Is it time to hire an accountant? In my latest YouTube video, I’m breaking down exactly when hiring an accountant makes sense for photographers. […]

Tracking your photography income is one of the most important steps to building a financially healthy business. Without a clear system in place, it’s easy to lose track of client payments or feel overwhelmed when tax season arrives. In my latest YouTube video, I share a straightforward approach to tracking income for photographers in their […]

Are you truly tracking your business expenses? Not just jotting down the big ones, but consistently keeping tabs on everything? In my latest YouTube video, I’m diving into the essentials of tracking business expenses as a photographer. Why? Because staying on top of your finances isn’t just about surviving tax season—it’s about building a profitable, […]

Are you scrambling in January to figure out what to do with those 1099s that show up in your inbox—or worse, realizing you forgot to send some to contractors you worked with? Imagine instead being fully prepared: knowing exactly what 1099s are, how to handle them, and having all your ducks in a row before […]