%20(1).png)
Experience
Resources
Contact
Community
Learn
Development
.png)
3 day intensives
Small group only 5 spaces
Learn how to be top dog!
A boost in business
Behaviours
Work confidently with dogs in the studio. Understand behaviour, body language, and capture real personality.
Lighting
Master studio lighting for dogs with five proven setups that work across breeds, fur types, and styles.
Post processing
Learn the full editing workflow to create polished, professional images ready for print and clients.
Business
Discover how to attract clients, choose products that sell, and turn pet photography into a profitable business.
Light for all breeds, fur and styles
Edit to professional standards
SHARING OUR STUDIO SECRETS
Create your own beautifully detailed pet portraits
-
Photographers who want to move into pet photography
-
Hobbyists ready to shoot at a professional level
-
Natural light photographers learning studio lighting
-
Those who want to turn their photography into a profitable business
CREATED BY REAL DOG PHOTOGRAPHERS
What makes this different
-
Designed specifically for studio dog photography
-
Built by photographers who actually work with dogs
-
Combines creativity, business, and client handling not just camera settings
So what do we cover?
Day 1
Studio Day
11:00
Welcome & Introductions
First coming together to say hello and go over what we will be covering over next few days
11:30
Dog safety & Studio Set-Up
From lighting placement to working with reactive or nervous dogs, we’ll walk you through how to keep both your clients and yourself protected without compromising creativity.
12:00
The 3 sets of 3
Understanding how to create a varied sellable shot list for your shoot and get the most from your shoot.
13:00
Lunch
We stop for a quick break with a fully catered lunch
14:00
Interactive lighting demo
Jump in with live interactive lighting demos with real dogs. Learn to command, control, compose and create!
15:00
Interactive lighting demo 2
Jump in with live interactive lighting demos with real dogs. Learn to command, control, compose and create!
16:00
Interactive lighting demo 3
Jump in with live interactive lighting demos with real dogs. Learn to command, control, compose and create!
Day 2
Studio & Production
10:00
Workflow wonder
See a full post processing workflow from start to end prepping a client shoot.
11:00
Processing power
Learn how to best process you files for dynamic powerful pawtraits. Edit along with yesterdays images
12:00
Lunch
We stop for a quick break with a fully catered lunch
13:00
Portfolio Build session
Practice yesterdays lighting set-ups in a chill portfolio session
14:00
Editing 1-2-1s
Whilst everyone is playing in lighting demo, everyone will get a 1-2-1 editing session to ask questions and work on technique.
14:00
Interactive lighting demo 4
Jump in with live interactive lighting demos with real dogs. Learn to command, control, compose and create!
15:00
Interactive lighting demo 5
Jump in with live interactive lighting demos with real dogs. Learn to command, control, compose and create!
Day 3 - (Optional add-on)
Barking for Business
10:00
Choosing a style and niche
Get access to tried-and-tested shot lists, creative prompts, and a system that helps you shoot with intention. Whether you're going for classic portraits or bold creative looks, you'll know exactly what to do next.
11:00
Branding & Positioning
Looking at building your own stand out unique brand and how you fit in the market
12:00
Business workflow & session structure
Learn how to run a smooth, professional shoot from start to finish. We’ll break down the full client journey, from initial enquiry and planning, through to shooting, viewing, and delivery.
1300
Lunch
We stop for a quick break with a fully catered lunch
12:00
Product selection
Understand what to sell and how to price it with confidence. We’ll break down the products that actually work, how to structure your pricing for profit, and how to guide your clients towards purchases that feel natural not pushy.
14:00
Marketing
We’ll cover how to build visibility, create demand, and turn enquiries into bookings giving you a clear, repeatable approach to growing your business.
15:00
Business Planning
Bring everything together with a clear plan for moving forward. Set realistic goals, identify your next steps, and leave with a stronger direction.
Preparing you for anything
Even more included after the workshop
-
1-2-1 Follow up (Online)
-
Ask any questions
-
Portfolio critique
-
Branding & Business Critique
-
60 min
.png)
Payment options available
Who is this course for
-
Hobbyists who want to shoot like a pro
-
Photographers building a pet business
-
Natural light users ready to master studio
-
Those who want clients, not just great shots
.png)
Learn from working pro's
We’re Stephanie and Rachel, award-winning photographers with years of studio and pet experience. You’ll get real-world strategies, not just theory.
Rachel
Meet Rachel – a full-time studio dog photographer. She was honoured to be named the British Institute of Professional Photography’s Domesticated Animal Photographer of the Year 2023/2024, and is passionate about helping others find their creative voice in the world of studio pet photography.
Stephanie
Meet Stephanie – your lead teacher for the intensive. She’s not only an award-winning studio dog photographer, but also the driving force behind our training programmes. Steph is a total pro when it comes to lighting, posing, and creating calm, confident spaces for dogs (and humans!) in the studio. She’ll be guiding you step-by-step with her signature practical tips and deep knowledge of studio work.
