| Everyone seems to have a snapshot of their pet. For | | | | family members who will let you take pictures of |
| instance, look through your family album and I'm sure | | | | their pets to build your portfolio. Also give out free |
| you will find at least one pet photo. Pets tend to | | | | copies of the pet photographs and encourage folks |
| become extended family members and are cherished | | | | to display them in their homes. |
| by their owners. This is why today many are going | | | | Whether you're a novice or a professional you will |
| the extra step by having their pet photographed by | | | | need to charge fees for your work according to |
| professionals. Why couldn't you start your own | | | | your skill set. Your rate will mostly depend on your |
| business & become the go-to pet photographer in | | | | equipment, skill level and how comfortable you are |
| your area? | | | | around animals. |
| Don't forget to include some novel props to help the | | | | Every business, no matter how big or small will |
| pet pose or to set the stage. This is especially | | | | require money to get started. With pet photography |
| beneficial around the holiday season. A prop can be | | | | you might consider purchasing the best camera and |
| something as easy as including the animal's favorite | | | | speedlite you can afford. Spending more money in |
| squeaky toy or some pet clothing such as booties, a | | | | the beginning can help you save money for the long |
| bow, or even a cute outfit. For Thanksgiving you can | | | | run. |
| use pumpkins, fall leaves, hay bales, etc. You can | | | | Invest some money in your choice of camera and |
| even ask the owner of the pet if they would like to | | | | flash as lighting techniques can really help show your |
| be included in the shoot. | | | | skills as a professional digital photographer. As your |
| You should always add photos to your portfolio to | | | | business expands, you can spend more money on |
| get your business started. Don't overlook the | | | | your equipment choices. |
| website as they are fast replacing phone books. | | | | Work at acquiring additional equipment as funds allow. |
| Keep the website constantly updated. | | | | Take advantage and try to work with companies |
| It's a good idea to correspond using links to your | | | | that can provide additional selling tools like a magnets, |
| website photos or embedded in your email as the | | | | calendars, shirts and even key-rings or puzzles that |
| upcoming holiday's approach. Seek out friends and | | | | include your photos of pets. |