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Imagine having a high-paying career that you actually love doing. With a pet photography business, you use
your creative skills and set your own schedule. And if you enjoy being around animals, why not start a business
in this quickly growing niche?
Work from home, open your own portrait studio, or get a change of scenery offering a mobile photography
service. With pet photography, you can work part-time, make money taking pictures at community and special
events or offer the service as part of another business that you run.
Photography Business Training
Having experience around animals is essential in this business. You need to be comfortable around a variety
of different animals, and they around you. You don't need a college degree to start a pet photography business,
but having basic knowledge and skills will enable you to take better pictures, charge higher prices and attract
more clients. Photography Schools - Free Information
What Equipment and Supplies Do You Need?
If you are on a budget, you can start with a digital camera a high-quality photo printer (I think Canon is a
great brand for photo printers). If you are opening a portrait studio, you can get a photo studio portrait background
and photo studio light kit
for under $500
It's important to have a portfolio of your work that you can display to customers, and a website is a great
way to do this. Not only is it accessible anytime anywhere - you can easily revise it anytime to complete a new
photography project. A domain name and
website can cost you as little as $50-$100/year.
Get a second phone line for business (Did you know that you can get an 800# with voicemail for as little as
$2/month?). This way, customers don't have to call you on your personal number. You can
manage your own business bookkeeping with low-cost accounting software like Quickbooks Simple Start.
Register your company name with the
county clerk (you want to make sure it is available and that another business is not already using that same
name). Apply for a business license at your city's
government office. This is a fairly simple process where you fill out a one or two page application and pay
a small fee. Then, open a business bank account to separate business finances
from your personal account.
 How to Become a Pet Photographer
Get insider tips on
how to become a professional photographer and run your own profitable photography business. Use the
shortcuts that the experts know about, including cutting costs, finding more clients and increasing your
profits.
 How to Become a Professional Photographer
Photography Business Start-Up Resources:
 Photoshop Software for Photographers
Create powerful images with the professional standard. As a professional photographer, you want to increase
your photo service capabilities while keeping your workload minimal and your costs down.
The answer is software. I recommend and use Adobe Photoshop software. You can import, process, manage,
edit, composite and showcase all of your images professionally.
Find Customers for Your Pet Photography Business
If you can't find customers to buy your pet photography services, your business will never survive. The good
news is that finding new clients doesn't have to be hard: simply use the techniques that the experts have
learned.
Small Business Marketing Expert David Frey has been around for as long as I can remember. He has helped
thousands of small business owners find new clients (including myself).
He gives you all the information you need to find customers, get the to buy more and to keep the coming back
to purchase from you again and again. You don't have to buy lots of books, pay for expensive courses or
seminars or even hire a costly rep to promote your company. David Frey makes it easy and affordable (and even
fun) to find the customers yourself. I highly recommend his website to any small business owner starting
out.
Visit David's website and get a free marketing newsletter >> Small Business Marketing Strategies
- Sell Stock Images with Fotolia
- How to Sell Your Photos over the Internet
- Business Cards
You can build a professional image for your business without spending a lot of money. Besides offering
contact information, your business cards can act as small advertisements by including discounts, coupons or
free gift incentives. Always include your website address!
Click here >> Business
Cards
- Postcard
Marketing
Mail postcards to local businesses in your area explaining your service and how they can profit from it.
This simple technique is easier than personally visiting each location and cheaper than sending
standard-sized mailers. Offer a free gift as an incentive to contact you or visit your website.
Click here >> Postcard
Marketing
- Website Creator
Establish an online storefront for your business in minutes with this easy-to-use program. Websites can
save you lots of time by answering questions, displaying photos and even taking orders online for you.
Click here >> Website
Creator
See also: How to Open an Online Store and How to Find Local Customers Online
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