Tax/Accounting Series: Accounting for Photographers with Luke Frye, CPA and Co-Founder, Timber Tax – January 15th @ 12pmET As part of our ASMP Tax/Accounting Series, ASMP has invited CPA Luke Frye to the table for a discussion about the basics of tax laws and accounting reporting requirements that are important for every creative. Basic tax/accounting protocols will be discussed: Learn the basics of what you need to track, save, and document How to approach setting…
Join ASMP Legal Advisor and Seattle Attorney, Nathan Hoerschelmann, in upcoming Legal Talk on Tuesday, November 13th @ 9:00amPT/12:00pmET. As part of our ASMP Legal Talk Legacy Series, an important consideration for photographers is what will happen to their work after they pass.  Basic estate planning, including protecting your legacy by way of trust, distribution to heirs or giving to another designees, will be discussed.  This is important for every creative. Nathan will lead the webinar entitled “Protecting…
Join us for the ASMP Talk: My Skill is Super Valuable, Why Isn’t it Selling (for Real Money)? with Scott Burkholder on Thursday, August 30th @ 12pmET. You have something of incredible value! If you are like many creatives, much of your value might be sitting on your studio floor or ready to be deployed by you at any time. And if you are like many talented folks, you might find yourself inundated with solicitations…
A Member Town Hall meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 25th @ 12:00pmET (9:00amPT). Join ASMP National Board Directors and ASMP Executive Director for a discussion on the topic below: Road to Membership: Exploring ways to make becoming a professional member easier and the role of sponsorship in that process</ Register in advance for this Zoom webinar (Title of webinar on Zoom registration page is “National Board Meeting”): https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3I4r1Z0AQ0Kl9KywmSIW5QÂ After registering, you will receive…
You recently participated in an ASMP webinar so clearly you are a visual imaging professional who recognizes value when you see it. But for some reason, you haven’t become a member, so we think you need to know more. Most members will tell you that the biggest benefit comes from the camaraderie you find in a community of like-minded professionals. You’ll find 38 local chapters with meet-ups to bring new contacts and ideas. If…
Join us on Monday, June 11th @ 3:00pmET ASMP counsel Thomas Maddrey and Ford Harmon of Maddrey PLLC will begin with a brief introduction into the basic aspects of blockchain technology. They will then discuss why photography has been an area where there has been a fair amount of blockchain-related development. Finally, they will discuss some of the specific blockchain companies or proposed uses of blockchain that relate to photography so as to provide some…
ASMP counsel and Dallas attorney, Thomas Maddrey, will address works for hire in this Strictly Business webinar. Mr. Maddrey will discuss issues related to copyright and works for hire, followed by a Q&A with webinar attendees. Webinar attendees are invited to submit topic-related questions prior to the webinar during registration for the webinar so that Mr. Maddrey can address issues of concern during the presentation. Read Mr. Maddrey’s previous Strictly Business post on Strictly Business blog…
Image © Jon Roemer LEGAL TALK with Thomas Maddrey: Contractors vs. Employees Monday, April 23rd @12pmET Every photographer has dealt with this question: Are my assistants employees or independent contractors? Or maybe you are on the other side of the ledger and as an assistant wondering if you should be paid as a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor. This webinar will examine what goes into this determination, and how to best protect yourself no…
Join us on March 19th @ 12:00pmET for a Strictly Business Legal Talk with Thomas Maddrey: What Type of Business Should I Form? :: An Introduction to Entity Formation for Photographers In this webinar, attorney and ASMP General Counsel Thomas Maddrey will compare and contrast all the different forms your business might take. From Sole Proprietorships all the way to LLC’s and C Corporations, Thomas will help you determine which business entity fits your situation….
Join ASMP Counsel and Dallas Attorney, Tom Maddrey of Maddrey PLLC and Gayla McGinnis, President of Dallas Tax Solutions, on Tuesday, February 20th @12:00pmET for the next Strictly Business LEGAL TALK: Understanding the New Tax Law as they discuss the new tax law and how the changes in the law may impact you as a photographer and a small business owner. Bring your questions for the Q&A following the discussion. Register Now for the Webinar…