Also, putting the effort into really learning photography would be well worth while too. A huge difference in the way your pictures will turn out could hinge around an understanding of the concept of "depth of field". Which is really tied closely with learning how to effectively use supplemental lighting.
With these digital cameras now available, that has made the "arm and leg" costs of developing film obsolete, PRACTICING is really a no brainer. It really doesn't cost you anything to take as many shots as you want just to figure out what changes you need to make to get what you want out of a photo. It's just like anything else that you want to master. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, and more PRACTICE is the key.
And yes, expenditures that you make in the pursuit of running your business are deductible expenses. That also includes expenditures like paid memberships and paid advertising on notable websites on the internet.
