145 - For many of us, seeing our photography on a dog-food bag or in a Ruffwear catalog would be a dream come true. If the enormous ego boost wasn't satisfying enough, how 'bout that high-dollar payday?! 

Not so fast, compadre. This week, J. Nichole Smith and I deliver some real talk on the world of commercial animal photography—and why it might not be for you. Or maybe it is! Find out what qualities make for a successful commercial photographer, and if it's something you want to, ahem, shoot for.  

What To Listen For:

• How to know if you're ready for commercial work
• What the data says about the most successful pet-related images
• The best type of small business to start working with
• How to handle the financial exposure of large commercial shoots
• When you need to enlist a contract lawyer (and when to skip it) 

Resources From This Episode:

• FREE Hair of the Dog commercial photography training
• Episode 65: The Power of Color and Why, with J. Nichole Smith
• Hair of the Dog Academy
• Free Hair of the Dog Community

JOIN THE PARTY:

• Join our free pet photography community
• More pet photography resources here
• Connect on Insta
• Ready to get serious about your pet photography? Join us inside Hair of the Dog Academy!
• Check out my gear and my favorite books.
• Grab my book! Pet and Horse Photography for Everybody