Accounting for Photographers
Bookkeeping and Accounting for the Photographer
Stop Guessing. Start Understanding Your Numbers.
Bookkeeping and taxes are among the most intimidating aspects of running a photography business. Many photographers struggle with questions such as, what expenses are actually deductible, what income should be reported, how do I track expenses properly, what records should I keep, what happens if I'm audited, do I need to collect sales tax, where do expenses belong on my tax return!
This presentation begins to remove the mystery of bookkeeping and accounting by breaking down financial concepts into practical, real-world examples photographers can understand and apply immediately.
We will review:
Income
• Types of photography income
Expenses
• What constitutes a deductible business expense
• Common photography deductions that might be over looked
• Expenses that may not be deductible
• Proper documentation requirements
Organizing Financial Records
• Creating an easy bookkeeping workflow
• Record retention best practices
• Preparing for tax season throughout the year
Building Financial Confidence
• Understanding your numbers
WHAT ATTENDEES RECEIVE
Each attendee leaves with:
✓ A better understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals
✓ Lists of common photography deductions
✓ Income tracking guidelines
✓ Expense tracking guidelines
✓ Tax preparation tips
✓ Practical record-keeping strategies
✓ Greater confidence in managing the financial side of their business
ABOUT CAT THREADGILL
Cat Threadgill, Cr.Photog., CPP, is a North Texas-based photographer, educator, and business professional whose career uniquely bridges the worlds of photography and finance.
She holds the Photographic Craftsman degree and Certified Professional Photographer designation from Professional Photographers of America (PPA), reflecting her commitment to both photographic excellence and photographic education.
Cat’s father was in the military and because of this she and her family traveled the world; living in Europe, Southeast Asia and across the United States; attending 6 different schools in 12 years. Cat grew up seeing her father with a camera in his hand and at the age of ten purchased her own camera with her baby-sitting money. After a 12 year hiatus from photography Cat is now making up for lost time, by attending workshops, schools, travel event and passing on her knowledge to other photographers.
Besides her photography Cat has built a successful career in financial management, working as an accountant, family law paralegal, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and Family Law Mediator. Over the course of more than four decades, she has helped individuals and businesses understand their finances, organize records, and make informed decisions.
Recognizing that many photographers struggle with bookkeeping and financial
management, Cat combined her professional financial expertise with her passion for photography education to create programs specifically designed for creative professionals.
Her presentations are known for being:
• Practical
• Easy to understand
• Information-rich
• Interactive
• Immediately actionable
Cat's mission is to empower photographers with the knowledge and confidence they need to build stronger, more profitable businesses.