Hi all,

This is my first post here, but have been learning a lot regarding other legal issues, and now have a question of my own.

I operate an LLC in the Commercial Photography / Commercial Art field, and recently took took a three week trip from Wisconsin to California, and then rented a car and eventually flew back from Denver.

I was contracted by a national sporting goods store to shoot specific images, but also visited a few friends along the way. There are also about 500 other photos which I will be marketing and selling to clients and stock agencies.

Originally, I wasn't planning on considering the trip a "business trip", however I've been told that I should write it off with my 2014 taxes. I basically charged everything for the trip, including airfare, auto rental, gas, food, etc, so have digital receipts - but camped in National Parks for almost two weeks of that time for the nature photography so there were other expenses associated with that.

Might anyone have an opinion on if I should or not - and consider the entire trip as a business expense?

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this, any insight you may offer.

Regards,
Jonah