Weddings, sessions, locations and gallery delivery — MEI-friendly log.
Professional photographers — wedding, portrait, commercial — travel to every shoot. Travel to remote locations is significant expense that enters the MEI or Schedule C.
Common pains
Remote locations — Destination weddings generate 200+ km.
Location scouting — Pre-visit is deductible.
Physical gallery delivery — Prints or albums delivered in person.
Best practices
Log scouting separately — Pre-visit has commercial purpose.
Use the client name in purpose — Tie the trip to the paid shoot.
Separate session from event — Distinct commercials.
Frequently asked questions
Is scouting deductible?
Yes, with documented commercial purpose.
Weekend wedding?
Yes, round-trip deductible.
Does gallery delivery count?
Yes, it is part of the service deliverable.
Photographers who document recover up to US$ 4,500/year in professional deductions.