6 Pet Photography Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Pet Photography Business

Cat photography is a growing industry, with more and more people wanting their pet cats to be photographed professionally. A cat professional will know how to take the best photos of your cat and how to make sure that they are happy during the shoot.

Professional pet photography is a growing industry. Pet owners are willing to pay top dollar for beautiful, high-quality photos of their furry companions. The most common type of cat professional photographer is the traditional pet photographer, who focuses on taking pictures of pets in natural settings.

There are three main categories:

Portrait photography: This is when you take pictures of cats in their natural habitat, such as on the couch or in bed.
Action shots: These are photos where the cat is doing something interesting, like eating food or playing with toys. These are great for social media posts.
Event photography: This involves taking pictures at events like weddings or parties. You need to be able to work quickly so you don't miss any important moments!

Here are some real life success stories of starting a pet photography business:

1. Van Woof ($1.26M/year)

How much they make: $1.26M/year
Current team size:

$3500 Per Day Selling Custom Prints On Etsy With Luke Emery

How Luke Emery's customizable pet portrait business, Van Woof, went from a two-week challenge to processing $3,500 in orders each day.

About

Luke started Van Woof almost 4 years ago

Revenue

Luke grew the business to $105K/month

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2. Van Woof

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more.

How much they make:
Where they're located: London, England, United Kingdom

Learn more about starting a pet photography business:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a pet photography business?
-> Pros and cons of a pet photography business

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established pet photography business

Other resources

-> Blog post ideas for a pet photography business

4. Cowbelly Media Blog • Visuals & Marketing for Pet Brands

Blog for Cowbelly Media, a visual and social media agency for businesses in the pet industry, featuring commercial animal photography, stock dog photos, social media management and more.

5. Hair of the Dog

Comprehensive educational resources and courses for aspiring and professional pet photographers on post-processing, pricing, marketing, business and more.

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Starting A Pet Photography Business: Everything You Need To Know

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