54 min

Getting Started with Commercial Pet Photography with Jamie Piper Freedom Focus Photography - previously the Hair of the Dog Podcast

    • Visual Arts

060 - Even if you're an experienced pet photographer, commercial animal photography is a whole different beast. This week I'm reviving an info-rich Facebook Live conversation from 2018 with Jamie Piper, the OG of commercial animal work.
 
 If you've been curious about shooting for businesses—and doing it the right way—this is a must-listen. Jamie drops plenty of truth bombs (plus a few well-timed swears) learned over her 17 years as a commercial photographer. 
What To Listen For: 
How to start building a compelling commercial portfolioWho you need on your team to be successful in the commercial worldThe four elements your image licensing agreements need to defineWhy Jamie chooses WeTransfer over Dropbox for image-file sharingThe trouble with boutique animal-focused stock sitesA money-making opportunity that's still wide openIf our conversation leaves you hungry for more, you'll want to pick up Jamie's comprehensive, no-BS guide to succeeding in the dog-eat-dog world of commercial work. And through April 12th, you'll save 20% with the discount code hod20apr21.
Resources From This Episode: 
The Business of Commercial Photography Facebook groupThe Big Commercial Photography Bundle (20% off through 4/12 - code above!)CowbellyfotoQuoteGetty Image Price CalculatorPhotoFolioBehanceDripbookPond5 stock video siteAmerican Photographic Artists (APA)Hair of the Dog AcademyHair of the Dog Facebook groupHair of the Dog ElevateJOIN THE PARTY:
Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

060 - Even if you're an experienced pet photographer, commercial animal photography is a whole different beast. This week I'm reviving an info-rich Facebook Live conversation from 2018 with Jamie Piper, the OG of commercial animal work.
 
 If you've been curious about shooting for businesses—and doing it the right way—this is a must-listen. Jamie drops plenty of truth bombs (plus a few well-timed swears) learned over her 17 years as a commercial photographer. 
What To Listen For: 
How to start building a compelling commercial portfolioWho you need on your team to be successful in the commercial worldThe four elements your image licensing agreements need to defineWhy Jamie chooses WeTransfer over Dropbox for image-file sharingThe trouble with boutique animal-focused stock sitesA money-making opportunity that's still wide openIf our conversation leaves you hungry for more, you'll want to pick up Jamie's comprehensive, no-BS guide to succeeding in the dog-eat-dog world of commercial work. And through April 12th, you'll save 20% with the discount code hod20apr21.
Resources From This Episode: 
The Business of Commercial Photography Facebook groupThe Big Commercial Photography Bundle (20% off through 4/12 - code above!)CowbellyfotoQuoteGetty Image Price CalculatorPhotoFolioBehanceDripbookPond5 stock video siteAmerican Photographic Artists (APA)Hair of the Dog AcademyHair of the Dog Facebook groupHair of the Dog ElevateJOIN THE PARTY:
Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

54 min