Can I write off meals during a photo shoot?

If the meals are a necessary and ordinary expense for your photography business, they can be written off as a business expense. However, the IRS only allows you to deduct 50% of meal expenses. This includes meals during business travel, meals with clients or customers, and meals during business meetings. For example, if you are a photographer on a photo shoot and you buy lunch for yourself and your team, you can deduct 50% of the cost of that meal. It's important to keep detailed records of these expenses, including receipts, who was present, and the business purpose of the meal.