Photography Payroll

APA National is a division of Smith and Stilwell providing payroll services for photographers, assistants, stylists – anyone on your photo shoot.

APA is the preferred provider for American Photographic Artists. Members of APA will receive a discounted handling fee. We are here to keep the process simple and accessible, making your job easier.

what we do

Our payroll service provides daily, weekly, and salaried wages per individual client requests. We offer quick turn-around of properly submitted timecards, provide direct deposit to all employees & customize invoices and projects specifically to our clients’ needs.

Smith and Stilwell, dba APA National is a concierge service, holding your hand throughout the entire production process from pre-pro, to set visits, to wrap. We provide customizable and personable solutions for our clients, setting the burden of payroll computation aside to allow you to concentrate your energy where it matters most.

As your payroll provider, we handle the following:

  • Electronic hiring forms and timesheets 

  • Turnaround of payroll registers with 48 hours of submitted timesheets

  • Checks or direct deposits issued 

  • Nationwide workers compensation insurance, handling all claims and reports of injury

  • Unemployment insurance, handling all claims and paperwork

  • Withholding and filing for federal, state and local payroll taxes as well as W-2’s

  • Union fees, dues and benefits, if applicable

 

What you do

  • Fully executed contract with S&S

  • Provide proof of general liability 

  • Verify all hiring documents and approve timesheets 

  • Provide timely payment of invoices via check, wire, or PayPal (3% fee)


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