The Pet Photographers Club

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What's The Pet Photographers Club about?

The FREE podcast for the global community of pet photographers. Join your host, Kirstie McConnell as she interviews professional pet photographers and other expert guests to help grow your business.

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The Pet Photographers Club episodes:

05.01.2024
How a structured business plan lead to a $200k first year in business
I initially asked today’s guest on the show when I learned about his super successful truck studio and we did talk about it, but he also shared so much else including what gave him the confidence to take out a...
04.19.2024
High sales start with a flawless processes, and a great location helps with Kim Buccheri
How does an $8500 average sale sound to you with a cost of goods of just 5%. That is reality for today’s guest who deliberately moved their studio location to be in a town that aligns with their studio brand....
04.05.2024
The power of a strong website for organic bookings with Angie Rose
For most of us pet photographers, we have to have a strong, layered marketing plan in order to get consistent bookings. But what if your website did all the heavy lifting for you? For today’s guest, Angie Rose, that’s exactly...
03.15.2024
25 years of dog photography with Margaret Bryant
Today’s guest has over 25 years of experience as a pet photographer. Back when she started, pet photography basically didn’t exist. A lot has changed in the photography world since then, but as you’ll hear, a lot of things haven’t...
02.29.2024
This is how to start a profitable pet photography business
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...
02.16.2024
How a seamless client experience leads to a fully booked calendar with Carlos Alanis-Miljour
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...
02.01.2024
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. If you have your own stock library of images, this might...
01.18.2024
Blogging and other tips for improving your SEO
The Pet Photographers Club podcast is back for 2024 and if like me, you’re taking advantage of this quieter season to update your website and put a blog strategy in place to get you closer to position one on Google,...
12.08.2023
Know what makes you happy and center your pet photography business around that
Today’s guest is the proof that following what makes you happy, can also lead to financial success. She’s big on diversifying and multiple income streams, but her main business is helping fellow pet photographers improve their craft, which aligns perfectly...
11.22.2023
Pet Photography Success in a Developing Country
Today’s guest has been a working photographer for almost 20 years. She started out in weddings in the UK and switched to portraits when she moved to South Africa. Fast forward to today, she’s reworked her pricing structure to ensure...
11.09.2023
Using a move to set up a profitable pet photography business, the right way
I’ve asked many photographers what they’d do to start their business if they moved to a new place.. And today’s guest has actually done it. She completely transformed her business from shoot and burn family photography in South Africa, to...
10.26.2023
Is it really the economy or have we just become lazy in business?
Are you blaming the economy, or the Facebook algorithms for your lack of leads and clients? The tough love in this episode with Johl Dunn is for you. There was lots of real talk, and actionable ideas shared by Johl...
10.12.2023
Just three years in business and consistently booking her calendar with $2800 sales averages
Today’s guest started her business just before the Pandemic. She utilised the time through Covid to lay strong foundations for her business and hit the ground running when the world opened back up again. She uses direct marketing with giveaways...
09.28.2023
Your work is already good enough.. focus on connecting with your clients to improve your sales
Do you feel like your work isn’t good enough, or you have too much competition and you’re unsure of how to stand out or why a client should choose you? In today’s episode with Karinda Kinsler we discussed the real...
09.13.2023
Sub-niching as a pet photographer: hunting, underwater dogs and fall adventures
As if niching into pet photography isn’t a defined enough market, today’s guest, Kristen Murray has gone even more specific and has created three sub-niches that she serves; bird hunts, underwater dogs and fall adventures- and it is working! Her...
08.31.2023
Offering a video service for pet parents
We’ve all seen the popularity of video increase through social media over the last couple of years, but what about video for a more permanent solution? Something not only to be viewed once and posted as a Reel or Tik...
07.19.2023
This is what success in the UK looks like as a pet photographer
Today’s guest is a videographer turned pet photographer after documenting his mum's senior dog for the last 6 months of her life. Fast forward to today, his website is ranking page one of Google in the highly competitive London market,...
07.06.2023
Embracing AI for personal creativity
Today’s guest studied photography in college but gave it up after a professor convinced her that she lacked creativity. Fast forward a decade or two, and she not only has a successful full-time pet photography business, but she’s also embracing...
06.22.2023
Financial planning: what we need to know as professional pet photographers
I never quite understood the exact role of a financial planner. I mean, I have an accountant? Don't they basically cover the same thing? Do I also need to pay another finance person? In today's show, that question, among many...
06.07.2023
The international Pet Photographer of the Year Awards- what’s new under the new hosts, Unleashed Education
The International Pet Photographer of the Year Awards is the biggest of its kind! It was hosted by us here at The Pet Photographers Club until last year, and it's now under new management with Unleashed Education as the host....
05.25.2023
Turn your website into a high-ranking, conversion machine
Our guest today, Jeff Brown started his photography career in the defence force which gave him many opportunities. One of which was photographing the queen which of course he used as part of his branding message on his website when...
05.11.2023
Show, don’t tell when it comes to injecting personality into your website copy
You’ve heard it a thousand times before.. “add personality to your website” but.. What does that even mean other than saying “Hey I’m your wine-loving pet photographer?”.. Well today’s interview with Austrian based elopement photographer and copywriter extraordinaire, Mariah Wall...
04.26.2023
Co-hosting a super-charged event for a $6k mini-session day
Do you always here that one of the best marketing avenues is to attend dog-friendly events to get in front of the right audience.. But, there aren’t any around you.. Or not enough? Then tune in to today’s episode to...
04.12.2023
This is what a million dollar studio looks like
You are in for a real treat with today's episode- John runs not one, but two studios, and over the last couple of years has focused his marketing to become known as an expert pet photographer, despite offering other genres...
03.28.2023
Insights into the world of horse photography
If the horse world intrigues you.. But you’re not quite sure about offering equine portraits, do not miss this episode with two of the world's most respected equine photographers, Emily Hancock and Hannah Freeland of Training Barn. We discussed if...
03.15.2023
From global brand management to commercial pet photography
How would you like to have repeat clients, purchasing only digitals, coming back to you multiple times per year? That’s what your calendar can look like as a commercial pet photographer. Today’s guest, Rowan Williams has a background in high...
03.02.2023
LinkedIn for pet photographers
Todays guest is Chris Miller, one half of the husband-wife team behind MIL Pet Photography in the UK. He photographs 30 clients a year as his version of semi retirement and in todays episode he shared why it’s worth setting...
02.14.2023
European clients want product too, and they’ll pay for them!
Today’s guest, Mareike Konrad was one of Europe’s first, if not the first, professional pet photographer. She started her business 12 years ago doing what most of you are doing today- selling digital only packages at unsustainable prices. She quickly...
02.03.2023
Running a profitable part-time pet photography business while working full time
If you’re interested to know if you can run a profitable pet photography business part-time, today’s guest, Hanako Soncini is sure to inspire. She is Swiss, living in Canada, working full time as a teacher and on top of that,...
01.18.2023
Booking clients all over Europe who choose YOU instead of a cheaper local photographer
If you are feeling like you’re stuck in an echo-chamber of information, today’s guest is sure to show you a different way. I’m chatting with german photographer Anika Lauer. She started off as a wedding photographer, then transitioned into pets...
01.15.2023
Photographers are three times more likely to experience mental illness
Did you know that photographers are three times more likely to experience mental illness than the general population? We’re kickstarting Season 14, and the podcast for 2023 with a conversation around this very important topic with Jessica McGovern from That...
12.15.2022
Insurance for pet photographers
Today’s interview topic might not excite you- but it certainly is a useful one! We’re talking insurance. I learned from personal experience the importance of a good insurance policy, you’ll hear all about that and how luck was on my...
12.07.2022
How to sell products to your clients, and get the ego boost that comes with it!
Are you selling digital only but would love to sell more product? Or perhaps you offer product but you find you can’t sell it? In today’s episode I chatted all about selling product with Maggie Robinson. We also covered the...
11.24.2022
How we can do better by the dogs we photograph!
Are you guilty of seeing a particular dog pose or expression on Instagram and wanting to capture it too, before really stopping to think if that was a nice experience for the dog or not? Today’s episode might make you...
11.08.2022
Understand your community in order to market successfully, create product desire and book often with Prathima Pingali
As pet photographers we are always looking for ways to give our clients a reason to stop saying “I’ll book that shoot.. One day”.. And instead, book now. Indian pet photographer, Prathima of Pawparazzi Pet Photography looked deep into the...
10.26.2022
Improve your cash flow with a subscription offering with Cassie Latta-Johnson
Does it feel like every business around you is somehow switching to a subscription model except us pet photographers? All our software, education, even our own dogs food can be purchased on subscription. How would you like to jump on...
10.12.2022
Take control of your work-life balance by implementing these systems with Kim Hamblin
Do you feel like you’re always chasing your tail? Like there’s always a huge to-do list and you just can’t get on top of it? You know you need a better system but implementing it is a whole other to-do...
09.29.2022
Your questions to a printing lab answered
Do you know who knows which products truly sell the best? Or if you as a print-based photographer are genuinely busy or not? Your lab. They have unique insights into our industry and in this episode we has Patricia Won...
09.14.2022
Building a mobile pet photography studio
Have you considered leasing or purchasing a commercial space to open a studio but always find the cost prohibitive, or the location is just never right? Beth Alexander found the same problem and so she decided to come up with...
09.02.2022
How Adam raised $250k for shelters and why he'd do it all differently if he could turn back the clock.
How would you feel if you could say you’ve raised $250k for charity through pet photography and that those sessions were booked 6 months in advance? This is the reality for today’s guest who prior to Covid worked with Shelters...
08.17.2022
How to build community as a pet photographer
If you’ve been looking for your next marketing idea, then today’s your lucky day because our latest podcast episode is out now and it’s all about Pet Photo Bingo. It’s a totally unique strategy that Marika Moffit launched and it’s...
08.03.2022
Tips for selling products through online galleries
There’s something for everyone in today’s interview with printing expert, Debbie Bedford from Loxley Colour. If you’re just starting to dip your toe into the world of printing, Debbie shared some great tips for selling prints online. And if you’re...
07.27.2022
S1212 | Five Steps for Handling Unhappy Photography Clients
Unhappy clients are an unpleasant, but inevitable, part of running a small business. And while negative feedback or criticism can feel like a real blow to our confidence - especially as photography is often such a personal, intimate service -...
07.20.2022
S1211 | 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...
06.22.2022
S12E10 | Creating a Business Plan that Works with Julie Christie of Togs in Business
Does the idea of doing an in-depth analysis of your competitors make your insides squirm? First of all - you’re not alone (because, same!) But our guest today, Julie Christie from Togs in Business, is insisting we do the hard...
06.16.2022
S12E09 | Top 5 tips for evolving from hobbyist to professional pet photographer
Most of us start out as pet photographers because we love animals, and we love taking photos. We combine these two passions into a hobby, and at some point, that hobby becomes a source of income. Accepting payment for something...
06.01.2022
Update | What's new at The Pet Photographers Club
Like everything good in life.. we’ve grown! The podcast that Caitlin and I started in 2018 as a tiny passion project has since grown into so much more. The Pet Photographers Club is now a thriving community which hosts the...
05.25.2022
S12E08 | Inside Your Client’s Mind with Sam Jacobson of Ideaction Consulting
As a pet photographer and an animal lover, you’re painfully aware of the limited lifetime that we get to spend with our pets. We all wish that they could be around forever - and we all know they won’t be....
05.19.2022
S12E07 | Imposter Syndrome and Entering the 2022 Pet Photographer of the Year Awards
So you haven't entered the International Pet Photographer of the Year Awards yet. I get it - it can be overwhelming trying to decide on which photo to pick, finding the time to enter - or maybe you're experiencing a...
05.04.2022
S12E06 | Pet Photography Roadtrips with Arica Dorff
Imagine building up your pet photography business so that you had a luxury studio space with three employees, photographing 250 clients a year - and then closing it all down to roadtrip with your dog across the United States for...

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The Pet Photographers Club episodes:

How a structured business plan lead to a $200k first year in business

High sales start with a flawless processes, and a great location helps with Kim Buccheri

The power of a strong website for organic bookings with Angie Rose

25 years of dog photography with Margaret Bryant

This is how to start a profitable pet photography business

How a seamless client experience leads to a fully booked calendar with Carlos Alanis-Miljour

Demystifying the world of editorial photography with Shelley Paulson

Blogging and other tips for improving your SEO

Know what makes you happy and center your pet photography business around that

Pet Photography Success in a Developing Country

Using a move to set up a profitable pet photography business, the right way

Is it really the economy or have we just become lazy in business?

Just three years in business and consistently booking her calendar with $2800 sales averages

Your work is already good enough.. focus on connecting with your clients to improve your sales

Sub-niching as a pet photographer: hunting, underwater dogs and fall adventures

Offering a video service for pet parents

This is what success in the UK looks like as a pet photographer

Embracing AI for personal creativity

Financial planning: what we need to know as professional pet photographers

The international Pet Photographer of the Year Awards- what’s new under the new hosts, Unleashed Education

Turn your website into a high-ranking, conversion machine

Show, don’t tell when it comes to injecting personality into your website copy

Co-hosting a super-charged event for a $6k mini-session day

This is what a million dollar studio looks like

Insights into the world of horse photography

From global brand management to commercial pet photography

LinkedIn for pet photographers

European clients want product too, and they’ll pay for them!

Running a profitable part-time pet photography business while working full time

Booking clients all over Europe who choose YOU instead of a cheaper local photographer

Photographers are three times more likely to experience mental illness

Insurance for pet photographers

How to sell products to your clients, and get the ego boost that comes with it!

How we can do better by the dogs we photograph!

Understand your community in order to market successfully, create product desire and book often with Prathima Pingali

Improve your cash flow with a subscription offering with Cassie Latta-Johnson

Take control of your work-life balance by implementing these systems with Kim Hamblin

Your questions to a printing lab answered

Building a mobile pet photography studio

How Adam raised $250k for shelters and why he'd do it all differently if he could turn back the clock.

How to build community as a pet photographer

Tips for selling products through online galleries

S1212 | Five Steps for Handling Unhappy Photography Clients

S1211 | The difference a friend can make in this business with An Di Prima

S12E10 | Creating a Business Plan that Works with Julie Christie of Togs in Business

S12E09 | Top 5 tips for evolving from hobbyist to professional pet photographer

Update | What's new at The Pet Photographers Club

S12E08 | Inside Your Client’s Mind with Sam Jacobson of Ideaction Consulting

S12E07 | Imposter Syndrome and Entering the 2022 Pet Photographer of the Year Awards

S12E06 | Pet Photography Roadtrips with Arica Dorff

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