This is the first year that I’ve lived outside of the state of Nevada for any extended period of time. Although I’m living in the wonderful state of Washington, I can’t help but miss my home state a little on Nevada Day – where the state is so prideful of commemorating their admission to statehood, that […]
Washoe Valley Moonrise
After purchasing my first DSLR I was consistently driving out to Washoe Valley to take pictures. This valley is one that many drive through as part of their every day commute, but I’m not sure how many people take the time to wander through and enjoy the beauty of it. This is one of my […]
Model Release – What You Need to Know
In a previous post I discussed legal documents that can be beneficial for you to utilize in your photography business. I wanted to go a little more in-depth on a model release as these are useful when using photographs of clients for purposes that can assist in the marketing of your business, or if you […]
Legal Documents for Photography
In your photography business it is important to protect yourself and your clients. Utilizing legal documents will help your business stay credible and keep you safe from legal issues that may arise. A portrait agreement outlines the responsibilities and expectations of both the photographer and the customer. The portrait agreement acts as the foundation for all photography […]
Photography Business – Washington Taxes Part 4
For my last post on Washington taxes, I wanted to finish up with an overview of county and city laws when operating a photography business in Seattle. King County As a business operating in King County, you are required to file a personal property tax affidavit. The King County Department of Assessments is responsible for assessing personal […]
Photography Business – Washington Taxes Part 3
State Taxes The State of Washington does not impose a corporate, unitary, or personal income tax. As a photographer you are subject to business and occupations (B&O) tax, a retail sales/use tax, and state property taxes. To pay taxes to the state, you need to register through the State of Washington Department of Revenue – […]
Photography Business – Washington Taxes Part 2
Federal Taxes Continuing with my discussion on Washington taxes, I wanted to give an overview of what interaction you will have with federal taxes conducting your photography business. Although this is not specific to Washington, it is an important piece of being a compliant and credible business. Be sure to understand the difference between your […]
Filming and Photography Permits – National Parks
In my last post I discussed the importance of being knowledgeable about filming and photography permits for State Parks. But let’s not forget about all of the beautiful National Parks we have in Washington! The State of Washington is home to 3 national parks, 7 national forests, 2 national historic parks, 20 national wildlife refuges, and 3 national […]
Photography Marketability
In my last post I discussed how to understand the basic competition in your area. By doing this you can begin to see how easy it could be to get lost among the competitors in your industry. If you’re considering whether or not your product is marketable, you should continue to research. Even reaching out to your […]