Running a photography business means that when I’m not behind the camera, I’m working on the business side of things—marketing, scheduling, and of course, staying on top of my finances.

One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced over the years is tax season. Every spring, I found myself scrambling to pull together receipts, invoices, and mileage logs. It was stressful and took away from the time I could be serving clients.

That’s why I decided to build my own Photography Finance Tracker with ChatGPT. It’s designed specifically with photographers in mind and helps me:

• Track client payments (including date, amount, and method)
• Log expenses and upload receipts for safekeeping
• Auto-calculate mileage with Google Maps API so I can easily deduct trips for business

It’s simple, photography-focused, and saves me money compared to QuickBooks. More importantly, it gives me peace of mind so I can spend less time worrying about numbers—and more time creating images that help people shine.

Why I Bring This Back to Headshots

Just like keeping finances organized makes tax season easier, keeping your headshots current makes your professional presence stronger. I work with professionals across industries who need corporate headshots in Los Angeles for LinkedIn, websites, press features, and more.

Beyond business portraits, I also photograph event photography in LA—from company parties to networking events—and offer sessions for family and couples photos. Each of these sessions has one goal in common: capturing authentic images that feel professional, polished, and true to who you are.

If it’s been more than a couple of years since your last session, now is the perfect time for an update.

I photograph business professionals throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, with offices in:

• Santa Monica – 3110 Main St Building C #171, Santa Monica, CA 90405
• Venice Beach – 606 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
• Culver City – 9415 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232

And if your office is elsewhere in LA, I can come to you.

Call me at 323-493-2552 to book your session.

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