For many of us, right now is off- season!  *All those in that situation take a big sigh of relief. This is the time we get a break from the editing queue and constant client emails. Which means, we finally have time to update our systems and make sure we can provide an even better […]

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 […]

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 […]

I am so excited for this blog post because I am doing something brand new on my YouTube channel. This week will be the first week in a series of episodes all on one topic. Tax Write-Offs for Photographers. This topic alone can save your business a lot of money when it comes to your […]

Can you believe we are in 2024! Where did 2023 go? I hope you had the most memory-filled holiday season and are ready to hit the ground running in the new year. With every new year also brings the dreaded realization that tax season is coming soon. I hope you have been tracking your numbers […]

Is 2024 the year that you take your photography from a hobby to a legit business? If so, in this weeks episode I am sharing with you one of the first three things you should do for your business. Setting up your business’s EIN. Honestly, your business is not official until you have this. I […]

Today, I’m sharing my process on setting money aside throughout the year for taxes. Tax season can be stressful if you are not prepared for it. Using the system that I break down on income percentage for taxes in this week’s YouTube video will set you up for a less stressful tax season and potentially […]

Retainers are a common piece to a photography contract. Whether it is a family session, senior session, or wedding, most contracts require a client to pay a retainer to officially lock in their date with you and block off your calendar from any other inquiries. But what happens if the retainer is paid during a […]

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 […]