MASTER CLASS
Setup for Success and Profit Fast as a Pet Photographer.
With Kirstie McConnell
Join successful working photographer Kirstie McConnell as she shares how to set up and run your own Pet photography business.
I naively massively undersold this training before the live presentation, thinking it would only be suitable for a photographer looking to transition into pet photography.
I WAS SO WRONG!
Kirstie over-delivered in mind-blowing proportions and gave attendees everything they need to profit fast in pet photography.
Included in this training is EVERYTHING you need to including:
- How to attract your ideal clients.
- Different marketing strategies.
- Exactly who to target and why... for example, vet nurses, one of the most underpaid jogs and yet, the BEST clients for a pet photographer.
- Which businesses to partner with for maximum client quality — I was way off the mark here!
- Example promotions and how they work.
- What gear is best for pet photography and why.
- Pricing.
- Which treats to use and why — yes, you need two specific varieties.
- Which leads are best and how to utilise those leads for super easy removal in post-production.
- Which images you must capture and which sell best, including wall art examples.
- And SO MUCH MORE!
This training has everything you need and no fluff!
Kirstie launched her pet photography business in Australia in 2012; the genre was barely a thing back then.
She spent the next years at the forefront of this niche, marketing not just her own business but the concept of pet photography.
Each year Kirstie photographed around 100 dogs, cats and horses to create wall art and albums for pet parents.
Today, based in Italy, she continues to offer pet photography to her clients back in Australia on return trips, but otherwise spends her energy helping other pet photographers build a business that will allow them to follow their dreams.
Internationally recognized as a leader in the industry, Kirstie hosts workshops, courses and business events for The Pet Photographers Club, which she co-founded in 2018.
You can see and learn more about Kirstie teaching on B&H event space here: Gear For Beginner Pet Photography.
And You can learn more about Kirstie's business and journey on PhotoBizX here: 265: Kirstie McConnell – This is how to build a successful pet photography business.
If you've always wanted to know how to run a profitable pet photography business, this is your chance.
Don't miss this one.
This class is for you if...
- You don’t know where to attract your best pet photography clients.
- You need ways to give pet owners a reason to book you now.
- You want to understand why your language is repelling the very people you want as clients... and learn what to say instead
- You know you should be partnering with other businesses to grow fast but are unsure which are the best partners.
- You know pet shoots shouldn’t be chaotic (or stressful)... but don't know the right questions to ask to set your sessions up for success
- What, if any, additional 'tools' will you need in your camera bag?
- You want to knwo which products are the absolute best sellers for pet owners.
- You want the must-have shots to sell pet wall art.
- You'd love to hear the inside tricks on how to achieve the most saleable images
- You want to get started on your own pet photography business immediately after the training.
"Too good!!! Thanks Kirstie…I seriously got a lot more out of this than I thought 🙂 You are awesome!!!"
- John Glaser of John Glaser Photography
"So much information. Thank you!"
- Debbie Helmberger of Helmberger Photography
You deserve to photograph what you love and prosper doing it!
HERE'S WHAT SOME OF KIRSTIE'S PET PHOTOGRAPHY CLIENTS AND PET PHOTOGRAPHER STUDENTS SAY
When choosing the photos and packages, you gave us some great advice, including how you feel personally about the products you have of your pup, which helped us decide.
I remember thinking I wouldn’t worry about purchasing a book as I wouldn’t often look at it, but you have yours on your bedside table and look at it regularly.
I’m so glad I chose the book as part of our package.
You put it together so beautifully and in a way that tells a story, and I will definitely treasure it forever. — Ashlee, repeat client.
You listened to what I wanted in my photos and you made it a really relaxing and fun time.
You’re very professional but make it fun, not stale like others do. — Rachel, repeat client
You have such incredible patience working with both animals and humans. We didn’t want a lot of posed shots, so you made it relaxed and fun! — Vicki, past client
I was at the beginning of my pet photography journey when I signed up to do the Business Foundations Challenge, and oh my gosh, am I glad I did it!
I have come to the end of the challenge SO much further ahead than I would be if I had tried to learn it all on my own.
I wouldn't have known where to start, but Kirstie has created such an incredible, well-structured course, and for someone like me with not a huge amount of self-belief, I feel that I have all the tools and strategies in place now to succeed. — Kristina, Pet photographer
Come and join me, Andrew Hellmich, as I host Kirstie for this training.
I kept things on track and asked the questions you will have on your mind. No stone is left unturned.
PLUS: You'll have the chance to ask your questions and get access to Kirstie afterwards!
What's included in the training?
- Access to the recorded live training session on Zoom.
- Access to the stand-alone course on the PhotoBizX website following the live training.
- Course Slides and PDF download.
- Additional resources, examples, links, etc.
- Everything you need and nothing you don't to successfully introduce profitable pet photography into your business.
YES, Kirstie will be getting into all the details.
Including how to find your local pet photography clients and give them a good reason to book you now.
The must-have photos you need combined with the best products to offer your pet owner clients to maximise your profits.
And NO, you don't need to spend thousands on additional software or equipment to make this a success.
Not sure if this Pet Photography training is a good fit for you?
Here are some answers from Kirstie when I asked about this training, pet photography as a business, who this training will suit and what you can expect...
This training is for you if you:
- Want to expand your current studio offerings with pet photography.
- Transition into becoming a specialist pet photographer .
- Started pet photography but aren't haveing the success you want.
We’ve moved well beyond the time when dogs live on a chain. Many people won’t even leave their precious fur-baby at home on the sofa — they enrol them in doggy daycare!
And like all of your clients who book family photo sessions, these pet parents want the same with their dogs (and cats, horses or other pets).
Wedding photographers — this is a market for you to capture lifelong clients before they’re even engaged!
Plus, fill your winter months with pet portrait sales!
Family photographers — sell more images to your clients by including the kid's best friend... their dog!
By not introducing pets in your offering, you are not only missing the income from those sales but all the referrals that come with it.
If you love animals, then these shoots will become your favourites!
All you need are a few systems in place and it’ll be a walk in the park — literally! 🐶😂
There weren’t any courses like this when I started. It was all trial and error for me, but once I worked out...
- Which treats are the best
- The basics on how to read dog language
- What kind of lead will help make retouching faster
- And more
WHICH WILL ALL BE COVERED IN THIS TRAINING
- My shoots went from 3 hours TO 40 minutes!
- Retouching from days to minutes.
- And sales from hundreds to thousands.
This course is about skipping the trial and error, and getting straight to the profits.
The U.S. pet industry is worth $100 billion. 70% of households have a pet. There is no shortage of clients for you!
You just need to get your name in front of these pet owners and give them a reason to book now!
That's what Kirstie will teach you in this training.
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