Pet photography....

lidlelou · 30th October 2004

I am considering starting a pet photography business, I live in Bowling Green, KY very close to Nashville, TN and there are no other photographers focusing on only pets in this area. I think it would be a great market to get into. Does anyone have any advice or comments. All information would be greatly appreciated as I am new to this.

Pablo · 30th October 2004

Originally Posted by lidlelou

I am considering starting a pet photography business, I live in Bowling Green, KY very close to Nashville, TN and there are no other photographers focusing on only pets in this area. I think it would be a great market to get into. Does anyone have any advice or comments. All information would be greatly appreciated as I am new to this.

Hi lidlelou,

Out of curiousity. When you have taken the pet photo, how will you present it to the client ?
Do you have a choice of frames, do you have a range of templates to print the photo's in ... with say different borders, or sayings like, "poochy's birthday, I love my cat", or other sentiments ....Bessie is on heat ???

lidlelou · 1st November 2004

The pictures can be presented in many ways depending on the clients wishes. I will begin by finding out more about why they want pics taken and go from there. Also, at pet events, I could have a booth set up for pet Howl-o-ween (for instance) pictures. Thanks for the questions.

lidlelou

showtime · 2nd November 2004

the most important thing in starting out with photography to make you money is to have a decent portfolio. your potential clients will have to see some decent work before they will hire you.

30th October 2004	#1
lidlelou New Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2	Pet photography.... I am considering starting a pet photography business, I live in Bowling Green, KY very close to Nashville, TN and there are no other photographers focusing on only pets in this area. I think it would be a great market to get into. Does anyone have any advice or comments. All information would be greatly appreciated as I am new to this.

1st November 2004	#3
lidlelou New Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2	The pictures can be presented in many ways depending on the clients wishes. I will begin by finding out more about why they want pics taken and go from there. Also, at pet events, I could have a booth set up for pet Howl-o-ween (for instance) pictures. Thanks for the questions. lidlelou

2nd November 2004	#4
showtime Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 996	the most important thing in starting out with photography to make you money is to have a decent portfolio. your potential clients will have to see some decent work before they will hire you.