The Podcast for Pet Photographers
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S16E12 | From burn out to happiness in doing all the things with Allira Fontana
I initially reached out to todays guest to chat all about her Facebook group for pet parents, and we did get into the details of that but we also covered much more because today’s guest was a complete open book!
I’m talking about Allira Fontana and if you’re considering offering event photography for horse shows, the first part will certainly be of interest to you. Then we switched gears and chatted about that Facebook group- why she started it, how it grew and why Allira isn’t worried about losing clients with it.
If you’re a member- you’re really in for a treat, and maybe even a bit of a wake up call. Allira shared the importance of understanding animal behaviour as a pet and equine photographer- and how she went about learning that, and then we got into her marketing strategies. If you’re looking at an empty calendar, hearing Allira list off her upcoming marketing calendar will be quite the eye opener!
I don’t think I’ve ever had an interview with such variety so no matter what stage of business you’re in- be sure to tune in.
S14E03 | 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 realized that in order to put food on her table, something had to change. After reaching out to newborn photographers around the world to learn what worked for them, she introduced albums, wall art and other products too- and when she did- her clients thanked her!
Hear all about it in this weeks episode!
S14E02 | Running a profitable part-time pet photography business while working full time
Hanako Soncini is sure to inspire. She is Swiss, living in Canada, working full time as a teacher and on top of that, shooting for 30 paying clients a year- mostly only in the Summer break! She spends winter working on her marketing plan and has no intention of ever going full time! Hear all about it in this weeks episode!
S14E01 | 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 and opened a studio space which she shares with a newborn photographer, even though she is now combining shooting with travel and often has clients out of town or even out of Germany!
If your ears perked up at travel.. You will love the strategy that Anika used to get her first few “international” clients, and it’s something you can do right now!
S14 bonus | 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 Tog Spot who not only shares her own experiences, but has also extensively researched Mental Health and the impact on photographers.
Tune in as we break down the three biggest factors and what can be done
S12E11 | 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 difference it can make to your business if you do get involved in the community of pet photographers.