Hey there!
So you found my blog, and maybe made your way here through my website. Maybe you are a pet photographer, or an aspiring pet photographer. Maybe you photograph other things as well as dogs and/or cats. Maybe you just love to take pictures of animals as a hobby.
So you need information. And I’ve got it for you! Although I’m no longer in a position to provide free advice through phone or email, hopefully you will find the following resources helpful. And if you need more information than what you find on the blog, consider taking one of the intensive Workshops, which take place once or twice per year. See below for info.
There are several different options when it comes to getting information.
BLOG POSTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS- check out the posts on this blog in the category ‘for photographers’. There you will get some basic tips on business, photography and digital processing in Photoshop and Lightroom, as well as the infamous ‘on series’. I add posts to the category from time to time as the opportunity allows.
The best place to start is by reading these three blog posts in the ‘On’ series:
On the importance of being original
On starting and operating a photography business during a recession
ARE YOU A PROFESSIONAL PET PHOTOGRAPHER? Come and join our online community of professional pet photographers around the world. The network is free to join, but does require admission and is for professional niche pet photographers only. Please see this blog post on how to apply to become a member of the Beautiful Beasties Pet Photography Network, and/or find a list of other pet photography forums if you aren’t a professional or niche pet shooter. Hope to see you there!
GEAR PAGE- to see the gear that I use, and read my comments on each product, check out my gear page on Amazon.
WORKSHOPS- for the full meal deal, check out the Cowbelly Workshops website for information on both the intensive Seattle Cowbelly Workshops and the U.S. and international Passport Workshops. Workshops are designed for those who are ready to hit the ground running with their new businesses. All aspects of starting and operating a pet photography business are covered in the 3-4 day intensive workshops, where you will learn about marketing, branding, photography tips, processing tips, working with clients, web stuff, seo, gear, tech needs, get pet photography contracts, sample marketing plans, pricing strategies and so much more, and take home a 70 page Pet Photography Book, written by me, Jamie Pflughoeft, filled with a huge amount of resources and information. Be sure to read the testimonials on the workshops website to see what other’s experiences have been. (Please note: contracts and other workshop materials are *not* available for individual purchase.)
Thanks so much for visiting me, and I hope you find my websites and blog helpful! (Please note: unfortunately because of my busy schedule working with private and commercial clients and teaching workshops around the country, I’m no longer in a position to provide advice through phone or email. Thank you for understanding.)
