You're an Amazing Photographer.
Now, Let's Make You a Confident Business Owner.
The Financially Focused Collective was curated for the photographer who wants the financial confidence to grow her business with clarity & confidence in the numbers.
The Collective is for you if…
✓ You're ready to understand your numbers (not just hand them off to someone else)
✓ You want to build sustainable profits (not just chase a bigger top line)
✓ You're tired of tax season surprises and ready for strategic planning
✓ You want guidance from a professional who actually understands the photography industry
✓ You're ready to make confident business decisions based on real data
✓ You want to know exactly how much you're really making (and keeping!)
✓ You're done with random Facebook advice and ready for expert guidance
✓ You want to build a business that funds the life you dream about
Who is this for?
From Overwhelmed to Confident
Learn to navigate bookkeeping and Taxes
Like a Pro!
Transform Your Photography Business
Gone are the days of:
Wondering if you're profitable
Stressing about tax season
Second-guessing your pricing
Flying blind with your numbers
Making decisions based on guesswork
Elevate your business and get LEGIT!
Hundreds of photographers have used this content to grow a business they love!
Step into:
Complete clarity on your numbers
Strategic tax planning (no more surprises!)
Confidence in your pricing
Data-driven business decisions
A truly profitable business
I’m Tiffany
Your go-to financial strategist for photographers.
Think of me as the Marie Kondo of your business finances – I help you organize the chaos, spark joy in your numbers, and create systems that actually work.
With over 20 years in accounting and an MBA, I've dedicated my career to making finances click for creative entrepreneurs. As an IRS IRS-enrolled agent, I specialize in helping photographers like you navigate the unique tax landscape of your industry.
What does that mean for you?
No more generic advice that doesn't fit your photography business
No more confusion about what's deductible
No more stress about whether you're doing it "right"
No more tax season surprises
My mission is simple: Give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to build a financially thriving photography business that funds the life you love.
Knowledge is power and we’re handing you the keys!
✨ Clarity, Confidence, Calm: Say goodbye to the fog of financial confusion. Inside the Collective, we're breaking down the numbers, unraveling tax mysteries, and guiding you with the three C's: Clarity, Confidence, and Calm. It's not just about numbers; it's about empowering YOU to take control.
🌈 Transforming Stress into Success: Feeling the weight of financial stress? Picture this – a stress-free zone where you understand every deduction, navigate tax seasons like a pro, and keep more of your hard-earned money. That's the transformation waiting for you inside our vault.
📚 Step-by-Step Knowledge Boost: No more drowning in accounting jargon! We're your financial translators, delivering step-by-step tutorials that make even the trickiest topics a breeze. From Business Setup 101 to mastering QuickBooks Online, we've got your back.
🚀 Empowerment through Education: Inside the membership, we're not just teaching; we're guiding you toward financial freedom. It's the "teach a person to fish" philosophy, and we're here to ensure you thrive in your financial journey.
Let's talk about the game-changer you've been waiting for – our Financially Focused Collective
🌟 Enrolling is not just a step; it's a leap toward financial tranquility, confidence, and a whole lot of calm in your life. Here's how diving into our Collective will transform your financial journey:
Streamline your Finances
make informed business decisions
Welcome to your complete financial transformation
Step into a comprehensive educational vault designed exclusively for photographers. This isn't just another course library—it's your roadmap to financial confidence and business success.
When you join the Collective, you don’t just get courses—you get access to me, Tiffany, your accountant with 25+ years of experience and IRS-certified Enrolled Agent status, who works exclusively with photographers.
Get instant access to all the content below!
You’ll get:
Direct access to an accountant who speaks photography business.
Clear, honest answers to your specific questions.
A friendly community of fellow photographers who get it.
Think of this as your backstage pass to financial clarity—where you’re never alone, your questions do get answered, and your business starts making sense.
Business Structure
You’ll learn the different entity types (Sole Proprietor, LLC, S-Corp), how to get your EIN, what permits and licenses you may need—and why it matters for your taxes and liability. You’ll walk away knowing exactly which structure fits your photography business and how to set it up for success.
Bookkeeping Essentials
We break down income, cost of goods, depreciation on your gear, vehicle, and home-office deductions—so you stop guessing, start tracking, and finally know how much you’re truly making and keeping. This is the backbone of making financial clarity your reality.
Sales Tax
If you sell prints, services across states, deliver digital products, or work in multiple locations, this course unpacks nexus, taxable vs non-taxable items, and how destination vs origin-state rules affect you. You’ll be able to charge correctly and avoid unexpected sales tax problems.
Paying Yourself & Your Family
Here’s how to legally pay yourself, your spouse, or your kids if they help you out—how payroll and accountable plans come into play, and how it affects your bottom line. You’ll have a smart system in place, so paying you and your team doesn’t feel messy.
Employees & Contractors
When you work with second shooters, editors, assistants or outsource jobs—this mini-course teaches you how to classify correctly (employee vs contractor), handle W-9s/1099s, and stay compliant so you protect your business and sleep better.
QuickBooks Online for Photographers
You’ll get hands-on setup of QuickBooks Online tailored for your photo business: bank feeds, chart of accounts, CRM integration, how to make the bookkeeping process smooth and scalable—so your backend isn’t a headache anymore.
Growth & Strategy
Now that your foundation is in place, this course shows you how to plan for profit, make estimated payments, adopt a profit-first mindset, and make strategic business decisions based on your numbers—not just hope. You’ll be building the business you want, not just chasing bookings.
Taxes
This is your full tax game plan for your photography business: federal and state income, self-employment tax, standard vs itemized deductions, and audit readiness. You’ll come out of this knowing what to expect and how to take action—so tax season doesn’t freak you out anymore.
Course Library
Masterclass Vault
QuickBooks Online for Photographers — guest host: Tiffany Bastian
Dive into the setup, features, and workflows of QuickBooks Online so your bookkeeping becomes clean, scalable, and made for your photo business.
3 Ways to Legally Protect Your Business — guest host: Andrea Sager
Learn the legal safeguards, contracts and structure details every photographer needs—so your creative business is solid and safe.Self-Employed Retirement Options — guest host: James Baskey
Discover how you, as a photographer-owner, can plan for retirement smartly—no corporate safety net required.Gusto Payroll Demo — guest host: Henry Curell (From Gusto)
Watch how payroll software works in action—so if you’re paying yourself or hiring help, you’ll have the system down.5 Steps to Make Google Love Your Website (SEO) — guest host: Claire Lauer
Unlock the SEO strategies to get your photography website found by the right clients—organic visibility that backs your bookings.Start Using Strategy to Get More Clients — guest host: Carissa Kruse
Shift from “I hope someone books” to “I have a plan that fills the calendar”—with clear-cut client-attraction strategy.Getting on a Preferred Vendor List — guest host: Michelle Braswell
Learn how to become a go-to vendor for venues and wedding professionals—so the referrals start flowing.Pricing for Profit — guest host: Brook Jefferson
Set your pricing so it covers your costs, adds your profit margin, and lets you step into full-value work—not just “reasonable” pricing.Pricing for Photographers — guest host: Jane Goodrich
A deep dive tailored to photographers: value-based pricing, communicating worth, and building sustainable income.Websites That Convert — guest host: Brooke Summer
Your site is more than pretty—it’s a client-attractor and booking machine. Learn how to turn browsers into clients.FB Ads for Photographers — guest host: Kristie Lloyd
Facebook (and Instagram) ads made for photographers: effective targeting, budgeting, avoiding common mistakes.SEO for Photographers — guest host: Christy Hunter
Further SEO tactics fine-tuned for photographers—local search, keywords aligned to your niche, and more bookings via search.Photographers on the Move — guest host: Erin Thompson
For the shoot-and-go photographer: mobility, workflow, handling travel and client shoots while staying organized and profitable.What 4-Figure Clients Really Want — guest host: Janna Lesoeur
Understand how to attract and serve high-value clients: what they look for, how you deliver, and how you price accordingly.Picsello DRM Demo — guest host: Jane Goodrich
A tool demo focused on protecting your digital assets and delivering client galleries smoothly—so your workflow shines.Filter Pixel Demo — guest host: Aayush Arora
Get hands-on with a tech demo of a modern tool—ideal if you’re automating the backend of your business.Putting Your Best Paw Forward with Pet Photographer — guest host: Nicole Begley
A specialty masterclass for pet-photographers: niche-specific strategies, workflows, pricing for the unique client type.
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What photographers are saying…
Emily Brinkman
“It has empowered me as a business owner to understand my numbers, budget, projections, you name it. I am excited to work on my bookkeeping now. It is no longer a pain point. It is something that I see as a tool in my business, and that would have never been possible without Tiffany. And I cannot say enough praises about her and her investment in her students.”
The proof is in the results
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, you do!
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Absolutely, the content includes a QuickBooks-specific training, but you’ll find our streamlined processes and bookkeeping teachings are easily applicable to other platforms as well.
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You bet. I have an MBA in accounting and over 20 years of experience. I am a certified Enrolled Agent (EA, not a CPA). Unlike a CPA I’m licensed in all 50 states and can file taxes in each of them. I work solely with photographers, so I know the ins and outs of the business and tax situations. In the vault, I’ll share how to pay taxes when doing a shoot in another state, write-offs specific to your business in your state, and all sales tax intricacies you need to know.
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This was created for you, friend! Each mini-lesson comes with quick, detailed videos that take you through the lesson step-by-step. I even include links to forms and reliable sources when necessary. And if you still have questions after the training, you can ask inside our private group!
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This content was designed for the busy photographer! You can hop in and get the time-sensitive information you need (aka tax info in tax season or how to choose between an LLC or S-Corp), or binge the content as fast as you want.
Everyone’s business is unique, and so are your numbers. You choose the path that’s right for you.
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Yes, if you owe back taxes, then you definitely want to enroll we can get you organized. Make sure you're structured appropriately, and I’ll teach you how to tax plan and what to do about those back taxes, there are options.
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Yes, regardless of where you’re at in your business, if you feel completely overwhelmed by all the taxes, or if you never know what you’re going to owe or why, this is exactly what I am going to teach you in!
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That is the exact goal of this program! I want to teach you everything you need and equip you with the tools to never be surprised at tax time again. First, we build the foundation, then we learn how to tax plan, and there is really where it all happens. You take control of your business finances and tax situation.
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Once you harness the power over your finances and understand your tax situation, you have control over it. I’ll teach you to strategies to keep more of what you make and to be sure you're understanding your costs and how they reflect in your pricing etc.. We go over ALL OF IT inside!
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You bet! We have a few lessons on not only how to pay yourself now but also how to save for your future and leverage your business so it is deductible at the same time!