Bud Thorpe | Kimberly Sarah Photography

Our guest today is one half of the team behind Kimberly Sarah Photography. With over a decade of experience in photography education, Bud Thorpe teaches pet photographers how to master studio lighting, sharing the same techniques that he’s used alongside his fiancé Kimberly to grow their own pet portrait studio into a luxury boutique success.

Listen to this week's episode of the Pet Photographer's Club to learn all about how Bud Thorp is running a successful studio based on deliberate and calculated business decisions.

Travis Patenaude | Stinkeye Photography

In 2012 my wife and I were blessed to be rescued by a Galgo named Leena. This scared little white Galgo inspired my wife and I to start Love Hope Believe Galgo Adoption (www.adoptagalgo.com) in 2013. When our group was first starting out, we were lucky enough to have a member of Hearts Speak (www.HeartsSpeak.org) take photographs of our adoptable Galgos and give me several tips to take better photos of our adoptable dogs. Since then I have been working on my photography skills and taking photos of the Galgos during our trips to Spain. Now I have the opportunity to pay it forward. My wife and I have made five trips to Spain to volunteer at the shelters and have transported 60 Galgos back to the US for adoption. In December 2014 I published my first photo book "Galgo Espanol After The Hunt" (http://www.blurb.com/b/6708469-galgo-espanol-after-the-hunt), and followed that we two more books.

Chris Fisher | Adventure Pup Photography

Combining his love of the great outdoors with his passion for photography and working with dogs, Chris Fisher of Adventure Pup Photography has created a business that inspires people to go on adventures with their dogs and have him photograph it!

Listen to this week's episode of the Pet Photographer's Club to learn all about Chris's instagram strategy, unique approach to partnership marketing and creating an unforgettable dog photography experience.

S5E02 | Snapshot - Goal Smashing in 2020

Marchien Heidstra | Heidstra Fotografie

We first stumbled across the beautiful work of Marchien Heidstra when she won the Pets and their People Category in the International Pet Photographer of the Year Awards. She specialises in a fine art approach to natural light pet photography. She also teaches other photographers how to create that creamy post-processing style with her editing workshops.

Marchien Heidstra | Heidstra Fotografie

We first stumbled across the beautiful work of Marchien Heidstra when she won the Pets and their People Category in the International Pet Photographer of the Year Awards. She specialises in a fine art approach to natural light pet photography. She also teaches other photographers how to create that creamy post-processing style with her editing workshops.

Alex Cearns | Houndstooth Studio

Alex Cearns has won over 250 awards for business, philanthropy and animal photography. Houndstooth Studio and Alex’s work is frequently featured in magazines and on television. She is also a published author, keynote speaker, wildlife photography tour leader and brand ambassador. And on top of all of that, she runs a highly profitable pet photography studio in Perth, Australia.

WE DIVED INTO:

Alex’s transition from Police to pet photography

What worked to get Alex her initial influx of clients and what she did next

The importance of social media today and running a constant ad

How Alex uses Social Media for her clients images

Why Alex seeks out media coverage and how she has landed 125 media interviews

Landing a publishing deal

Working with Charity

plus what Alex’s schedule looks like to fit all this in!

You’ll recognise the bright and colourful signature style that Chad Dahlquist brings to his work, whether he’s shooting in the studio or on location. His career as a photographer has included commercial work, weddings, head shots and families - but his move into pet photography back in 2017 brought a whole new passion for photography to his business.

S4E09 | Snapshot - Care of Artwork Guides for Clients

Ron Schmidt has captured the hearts of dog lovers worldwide. His colourful, creative and quirky photography can be found commercially and throughout the publishing and licensing industry and if you’re a fellow pet photographer, we have no doubt that you would instantly recognise his work.