POSES, pixels, paws and profit

Master the Pose. Perfect the Pixels.

Turn Your Passion For Paws Into Profit.

LAS VEGAS NV, USA

MARCH 13 - MARCH 15 2025

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU IF YOU'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT PET PHOTOGRAPHY, EAGER TO MASTER ADVANCED STUDIO TECHNIQUES, AND READY TO BUILD A PROFITABLE BUSINESS CAPTURING HIGH-END, UNFORGETTABLE PORTRAITS OF our four legged friends.

MEET YOUR HOST

Hi, I’m Belinda, a professional pet photographer with a passion for capturing the unique personalities of animals in stunning, high-end portraits. Over the years, I’ve developed a deep understanding of studio lighting, posing techniques, and the art of working safely with pets to create beautiful images that both clients and their furry companions cherish forever.

In this workshop, I’m excited to share the skills and techniques I’ve mastered, from setting up a studio to editing luxurious pet portraits. My goal is to help you not only create incredible photos but also build a profitable business. Together, we’ll cover everything you need to know—from working confidently with pets in a studio to advanced Photoshop techniques—so you can elevate your craft and turn your passion into a thriving career.

Join me in Las Vegas this coming March. I can’t wait to get to know you!

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

POSES

Unlock the secrets behind creating artful imagery of our furry friends while maximising client sales through expert posing techniques.  Belinda will demonstrate a live photo shoot in which participants will delve into Belinda’s go-to poses, learning how to capture the essence of each pet's personality to create extraordinary works of art that convert to sales every time.

Forget the hassle of chasing tail or coaxing a head tilt of your models—Belinda's got you covered with her tried-and-true posing guide. Learn how to orchestrate each pose flawlessly, ensuring that every click of the shutter translates into delighted clients and money in your pocket.

We will cover what equipment Belinda prefers to use and why, lighting techniques for different backgrounds and fur colours, working safely in the studio and training techniques to get the best out of your subjects.

PIXELS

Tailored specifically for studio settings, this part of the workshop delves into the intricate world of post-processing techniques, focusing on the skills required to turn an ordinary pet portrait into a stunning work of art.

During this workshop you will -

  • Learn how to streamline your workflow and achieve consistent, polished results with ease, optimising your time behind the lens.

  • Delve deeper into the intricacies of masking as Belinda demonstrates how to use various tools to separate your subject from your background allowing for more refined edits to both your subject and setting. Once we have mastered this Belinda will then demonstrate her favourite techniques to smooth out and clean up drool and fur ridden backdrops. Trust me you will never sit there healing and cloning out fur again!

  • Then we will look at refining the subject using the art of dodging and burning and colour correction as well as gaining valuable insights into techniques tailored specifically for different coloured dog fur. This will allow attendees to add depth and dimension to their portraits, ensuring that their subjects truly command attention.

  • Ever wondered what all the blending modes mean? This will be covered and then used practically to show you how you can incorporate textures and overlays to elevate backdrop aesthetics to a luxurious standard.  

  • Additionally, Belinda will guide participants through the effective use of the crop tool and geometry function, empowering them to craft compositions that are both visually striking and emotionally resonant.

Whether you're a seasoned pet photographer looking to refine your editing skills or a novice eager to unlock the secrets of Photoshop, Belinda promises to provide practical insights and actionable tips. Join us as we embark on a journey to unleash the full potential of studio pet photography through the magic of Photoshop.

PAWS

Of course there will be paws! Several different models will join us on day 1 ready to strut their stuff for you to build your portfolio. Using different backdrops, props and poses, participants will have the chance to build their portfolios ready to add to their websites, use for marketing or to create studio samples.

PROFIT

Belinda will guide attendees through transforming their pet portraits into captivating wall art arrangements and storyboards that practically sell themselves. Learn how to curate collections that tell a compelling narrative, drawing clients not only to individual images but also inspiring them to invest in larger, cohesive pieces for their homes.

With Belinda's expert guidance, discover the secrets to creating gallery-worthy displays that showcase your pet photography as stunning works of art. Clients will be eager to adorn their walls with their own personalised artwork that celebrate the boundless joy and love shared between them and their furry companions.

Belinda will then reveal the secret to creating a relaxed sales room where you already know what your client is going to purchase. Showing you her full process in educating her clients from consultation to artwork delivery you will leave this workshop confident in your client journey and ready to deliver a five star experience.

To finish up this packed workshop there will be a presentation on Belinda’s favourite subject - Marketing! From traditional marketing to today’s digital footprint we will go over everything that Belinda has tried and talk about the pro’s and con’s of each medium. Get ready because we will be spending a lot of time on the best kind of marketing - FREE publicity!

ONLY 20 PLACES AVAILABLE

SCHEDULE

  • Thursday 13th March

    DINNER 6.00PM

    Get to know your fellow workshop participants and future friends!

    So we can hit the ground running first thing Friday morning I invite you to join us for a bite to eat so that we can all get to know each other and prepare ourselves for the next few days.

    *At your own expense. Location TBA but will be close to our workshop venue.

  • FRIDAY 14TH MARCH

    PORTFOLIO BUILDING DAY

    10am - 11.30am: Introduction & individual image critiques

    11.30am - 1pm: Live studio demonstration by Belinda

    1pm - 1.45pm: Lunch

    1.45pm - 3.45pm: Portfolio building time

    3.35pm - 4pm: Afternoon break

    4.20pm - 6pm: Editing demonstration

    *All times are approximations

  • SATURDAY 15TH MARCH

    LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS

    10am - 12pm: Review of the previous days learning and individual image critiques

    12pm - 1pm: Creating inspiring and saleable wall art with the images created the previous day

    1pm - 1.45pm: Lunch

    1.45pm - 3pm: What happens in the sales room and how to make it stress free.

    3pm - 3.20pm: Afternoon break

    3.20pm - 5.30pm: All about marketing

    *All times are approximations

REGISTRATION

ALL PRICES ARE IN USD

  • $2190 USD

    *Can be paid in two instalments with balance being due on the 21st February 2025.

    RESERVE YOUR PLACE

would you like to follow up on anything?

Add a one-on-one session held via Zoom with Belinda to discuss whatever you feel you need help with. As long as it relates to pet photography of course!

Perhaps you want to go over what you learned? Or want to learn a more advanced technique not demonstrated in the workshop? Or perhaps you feel you need some specialised advice going forward? Normally $200 USD for an hour, Belinda is offering this at 30% off if you book this at the same time as registering for the course. Purchase multiple hours and split them into different sessions if that’s what you need!

*One-on-one mentoring sessions will be scheduled for when Belinda returns to Australia in April & May 2025.

You can add this when registering if you would like to take up this offer.

ONLY 20 PLACES AVAILABLE

Got questions?

  • The workshop will be held in Las Vegas close to the strip. You’ll receive the exact address and venue details upon registration.

  • While some familiarity with photography is helpful, this workshop is designed for photographers of all skill levels. We do ask that you know how to operate your camera on manual mode and if you are not confident please make sure to bring the manual so Belinda can help you if you get stuck. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your techniques, there’s plenty to learn and practice.

  • You will need to bring a camera you’re comfortable with (DSLR or mirrorless), at least one lens (I like a 35mm but bring what you have from 24mm up to 85mm), extra batteries, and memory cards. If you have a laptop with Adobe Photoshop, bring it along for the editing sessions and Friday night homework.

  • Yes! We’ll have well-trained pooches on site for live demonstrations and practice sessions, giving you the chance to apply what you’ve learned in real-time.

  • Absolutely. You’ll walk away with several polished images to enhance your portfolio, plus you’ll gain insights into creating marketable, high-end pet portraits.

  • No problem! We’ll teach you how to work safely and effectively with pets in a studio setting, including tips for reading animal behavior and keeping them comfortable throughout the session.

  • To ensure a personalised learning experience, we can only accept a maximum of 20 participants—so you’ll receive one-on-one guidance and feedback throughout the two days.

  • Yes, we’ll have regular breaks throughout the day, including a lunch break. You’ll also have time to network with other participants and chat one-on-one with me.

  • Light refreshments will be provided during breaks and a meal for lunch. Please bring a refillable water bottle with you.

  • No. This has been organised so we can meet our future friends and cheer squad. You will be required to purchase your own food and drinks.

  • Flights and accommodations are not included.

  • Yes there is and details will be provided with the venue information closer to the workshop date.

  • We get it—life happens! If you need to cancel, you’ll receive a full refund minus a $100USD admin fee if you do so by January 31st, 2025. After this date, cancellations won’t be accepted, but we encourage you to reach out as soon as possible if you can’t make it. If we can fill your spot with someone from the waitlist, you’ll be able to transfer your registration for a $150 admin fee.

TESTIMONIALS

  • ‘I recently did Belinda’s ‘Posing Pets for Profit’ workshop and it was a total game-changer for me. With the generosity of knowledge that Belinda shared, I now feel like I have a well-tested recipe from which to begin my Pet Portrait studio offering. Belinda taught us everything from how to communicate with your clients at the (very important) initial consultation right through to how to sell and exactly what products work well for this type of portraiture. After taking Belinda’s workshop I now feel confident, prepared and excited to bring some four legged friends into my studio space! Thank you so much for being so very generous with your knowledge and skills. Highly recommended.'

    Amber Griffin

  • "I was really looking forward to Belinda's "Posing Pets for Profit workshop" as I was keen to learn about studio and lighting setups for pets, how on earth to get them to 'smile' for the camera, and maybe even get some editing tips. Well I got all that and more! I thoroughly enjoyed her workshop and it gave me the confidence to go ahead with my pet photography dreams. Belinda was happy to share all her learnings and tips for approaching clients, pricing sessions, dealing with animals and more. Thank you Belinda."

    Helen Smith

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

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