MasterofMysteryB

This is correct. If you’re doing business as a photographer, just put your allowable and documented MLS photography expenses on your Schedule C (assuming a flow-through LLC or Sole Proprietorship business structure) just like you do with your wedding photo expenses and income.

You don’t have to be turning a profit to deduct business expenses.

You do have to be trying to make a profit in the business.

You do not have to be any good at the job you’re doing.

You don’t have to be any good at running a business.

You do have to follow the law.

You do not have to follow the laws people on Reddit made up in their heads.