The Podcast for Pet Photographers
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S15E13 | 25 years of dog photography with Margaret Bryant
Margaret Bryant of Bryant Dog Photography started out shooting dog sports on film but quickly realised that wasn’t sustainable (for the time) and moved into studio portraits. Since then she’s photographed thousands of dogs in her home studio in Texas, and even published a couple of books.
We covered a lot in this episode, from Margert’s experiences in the early days of her business, to who our biggest competitor is and how we can book clients anyway. And if you’ve been thinking about offering puppy packages, definitely tune into the second half to hear exactly what Margaret is offering.
S15E12 | This is how to start a profitable pet photography business with Diane Gollowitzer
It’s been just over a year since today’s guest launched her pet photography business. She spent 2022 learning all about business and hit the ground running in 2023. She’s proof that actioning what you learn is the only way to meet your goals. Tune in to today’s episode to hear all about the marketing strategies that worked and didn’t, to get this pet photography business off the ground for England-based photographer, Diane Gollowitzer of Dogs in Focus Photography.
If you are looking to see who has recently walked the path you’ve just stepped onto- today’s episode is for you.
S15E11 | How a seamless client experience leads to a fully booked calendar
What if I told you that it’s possible to be completely fully booked thanks to past clients either returning or referring? That is the reality for today’s guest, who clearly doesn’t do things in halves! A quick look at either his Instagram or Website is proof of that with stunning images, useful information and beautiful design so it isn’t a surprise to learn that his client experience is also seamless. In today’s episode, we broke down exactly what that experience looks to make his clients tell all of their friends!
S15E10 | Demystifying the world of editorial photography with Shelley Paulson
Despite this interview being with one of the world’s best equine photographers, it’s not about horse photography at all!
Instead, Shelley and I dived deep into the editorial world for pet photographers. If you have your own stock library of images, this might just be a great way to add some passive income to your business. Shelley shared exactly how she finds these clients, what it is they’re buying and how her system works to sell images to magazines. In the members half we got into the numbers and then had a little chat about licensing too.
Shelley is truly a wealth of knowledge and what she shared in this interview is sure to get your mind ticking with ideas.
S12E11 | The difference a friend can make in this business with An Di Prima
We all know that the business of pet photography can be challenging, and adding to that is the loneliness that can come with the self-employed life. In this member spotlight video episode we chatting with An Di all about the difference it can make to your business if you do get involved in the community of pet photographers.
S12E01 | Breed of the Month with Rebecca Kostka
Pugs, Labradors, Dachshunds, Rottweilers - whatever the breed, there are crazy proud pet parents out there excited to celebrate them! Rebecca Kostka of Shy Wolf Photography has tapped into this breed enthusiasm with a marketing strategy that is bringing in new clients each month - tune into today’s episode to hear all about her Breed of the Month campaign.
S8E07 | In Person Sales with Rachael Boer of IPS Mastermind
In this week’s episode, we chat to the In Person Sales mastermind, Rachael Boer, about all barriers and blocks that photographers experience when selling their artwork. Rachael shares everything, from her top tips to breaking down mental barriers, the experience of switching from online galleries to IPS, how IPS has changed with COVID (and what you can do to adapt) and in the extended episode we addressed the elephant in the room - can you do IPS and still sell the digitals?!
S6E03 | The Paws for Oz Movement with Karen Black
On the heels of a dinner party in which the Australian wildfires and their catastrophic impact on wildlife was discussed amongst animal-loving friends, our guest today was inspired to create a fundraising initiative that saw pet photographers all around the globe joining forces and raising over $20,000. Listen in as we chat to Karen Black of Indigo Pet Photography all about her Paws for Oz initiative.
S3E05 | Building a Six-Figure Equine Photography Business with Sarah Mounsey
Sarah Mounsey of Serata Equestrian photography is in the first year of her business and has already turned over $150k! She offers something a little unique, with a rural studio to capture beautiful natural portraits of horses with their riders.
You can see from checking out her website that she spends time working on her business as well as in it, and that she’s a master at implementing what she learns!
S3E03 | Part-time Venture to Full-Time Career in 3 Months with Cat Race
Cat of CatsDog Photography has built a loyal fan base with her bright, colourful photography and even brighter personality. She launched her business back in 2013, growing it from a part-time venture to a full time career in just three months and six years later business is booming with a team of six members.