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The Pet Photographers Club Podcast Archives

7 years of archives of the FREE podcast for the global community of pet photographers. Join your host, Kirstie McConnell as she interviews professional pet photographers and other expert guests to help grow your business.

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Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
24 minutes
Episodes
198
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Why I’m Shutting Down the Podcast — And A Bittersweet Goodbye

Why I’m Shutting Down the Podcast — And A Bittersweet Goodbye

If you’ve been reading my emails, you’ll already know that The Pet Photographers Club is coming to a close. But this final episode isn’t just a repeat of that news — it’s something a little more pers…

00:10:40  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
The Power of Passion Projects: Bethany Quinn on Smart Business Moves After Burnout

The Power of Passion Projects: Bethany Quinn on Smart Business Moves After Burnout

Today’s guest isn’t a specialist pet photographer, but she is running a successful marketing campaign that we could all take inspiration from. I invited her on the show thinking that her Heart Horses…

00:23:54  |   Fri 28 Mar 2025
Booked, Busy—and Balanced: How Courtney's Changing Her Business to Avoid Burnout

Booked, Busy—and Balanced: How Courtney's Changing Her Business to Avoid Burnout

Five years ago, today’s guest was completing a university degree, trying to decide if she’d join the Air Force, continue studying to become a vet, or- if she’d turn her love for photographing pets in…

00:33:37  |   Fri 14 Mar 2025
No Sleep, No Limits: Sarah Lane’s Path to Pet Photography Success

No Sleep, No Limits: Sarah Lane’s Path to Pet Photography Success

A few episodes back, I had Emily Allen on the show, and as we wrapped up, she gave me a hot tip—"You need to check out Sarah Lane!"

Curious, I did a quick search, and it was immediately clear why Emil…

00:23:00  |   Fri 28 Feb 2025
Charging full price for end of life sessions as a pet photographer

Charging full price for end of life sessions as a pet photographer

Today’s guest lost her soul dog a couple of years ago. Through sharing her story, she ended up connecting with many pet parents and now 70% of her clients are senior and end of life sessions. 

I’m tal…

00:15:31  |   Fri 14 Feb 2025
Becoming known and staying top of mind with Monique Eckes

Becoming known and staying top of mind with Monique Eckes

If you’ve ever heard photographers talking about partnering with other businesses but the idea of introducing yourself seems way too scary- today’s episode is for you. Before becoming a pet photograp…

00:20:52  |   Fri 31 Jan 2025
Give generously and receive generously in return like Buffalo pet photographer Emily Allen

Give generously and receive generously in return like Buffalo pet photographer Emily Allen

Today’s guest gives back to her community and the result is huge- she even has her photos on beers cans! But until a couple of year ago she was shooting too much for too little and so she engaged a b…

00:18:44  |   Fri 17 Jan 2025
Getting paid to have other businesses market your pet photography - a golden strategy with Lisa Olsen

Getting paid to have other businesses market your pet photography - a golden strategy with Lisa Olsen

Today’s guest fell into an incredible opportunity that she intelligently took full advantage of and has since replicated that with other partners.

I’m talking about part-time pet photographer Lisa Ols…

00:28:40  |   Fri 03 Jan 2025
Rebranding after a decade of brand name recognition with Lindsay Baca

Rebranding after a decade of brand name recognition with Lindsay Baca

Today’s guest has been in business for 12 years and tried a lot during that time. Last year she decided the risk was worth it and gave up her old business name along with the decade plus of brand rec…

00:20:59  |   Wed 11 Dec 2024
Collaborating with ambassadors and diversification when moving to a rural area with Brookyln Coverdale

Collaborating with ambassadors and diversification when moving to a rural area with Brookyln Coverdale

There’s something for everyone in this interview with Australian equine photographer, Brooklyn Coverdale.

She built a successful business in a short period by niching down in western event coverage an…

00:21:36  |   Sat 30 Nov 2024
How free publicity has shaped this pet photographers business with Belinda Richards

How free publicity has shaped this pet photographers business with Belinda Richards

I initially had just one question prepared for today’s guest, Belinda Richards, and it wasn’t anything to do with PR. Yet we just spent over half of this interview diving into why Belinda is putting …

00:24:57  |   Fri 15 Nov 2024
Thinking like a business person for pet photography success

Thinking like a business person for pet photography success

Today’s guest has been in business for a long time- and you can tell. She is thinking outside the box with her marketing while also ensuring she has a layered approach to fill her calendar. I’m talki…

00:26:07  |   Sat 02 Nov 2024
Great communication, clear boundaries and firm policies make for a solid and profitable pet photography business for Jessica Wasik

Great communication, clear boundaries and firm policies make for a solid and profitable pet photography business for Jessica Wasik

Do you groan every time you hear another coach or podcast guest talk about the importance of phone calls or pre-shoot consultations? Then this interview will be a breath of fresh air for you! Today’s…

00:17:13  |   Sun 20 Oct 2024
From burn out to happiness in doing all the things with Allira Fontana

From burn out to happiness in doing all the things with Allira Fontana

I initially reached out to today's guest to chat all about her Facebook group for pet parents, and we did get into the details of that but we also covered much more because today’s guest was a comple…

00:33:22  |   Sat 28 Sep 2024
Don’t let fear hold you back with Alex Cearns

Don’t let fear hold you back with Alex Cearns

We’ve heard it before, business is not for the faint-hearted and today’s guest agrees.

I’m talking about Alex Cearns who’s been in business for 15 years and has worked with pet photographers from all …

00:25:26  |   Fri 13 Sep 2024
Guaranteeing a minimum $2000 sale with Jane Thomson

Guaranteeing a minimum $2000 sale with Jane Thomson

Over the last few years I’ve seen how trends have changed and pet photographers around the world have introduced new business models and pricing structures.

But today’s guest is the exception. 

She fou…

00:20:34  |   Sun 25 Aug 2024
Clients are everywhere, but some areas are worth traveling to with Blue Amrich

Clients are everywhere, but some areas are worth traveling to with Blue Amrich

We often hear educators saying that you can find clients anywhere. I know I say it, and I believe it because we really need so few clients per year that we can find enough no matter where we live- we…

00:20:50  |   Sun 11 Aug 2024
Business lesson learned over 14 years+ as a pet photographer with Nicole Begley

Business lesson learned over 14 years+ as a pet photographer with Nicole Begley

Today’s guest is absolutely no stranger in this industry. She has been setting standards for pet photographers for a decade or so, but today she’s here not to talk about education, but her own journe…

00:23:49  |   Fri 26 Jul 2024
Five Tips to Make Google Love your Website

Five Tips to Make Google Love your Website

I’ve spent a lot of time increasing my SEO knowledge over the last 12 months and I can tell you first-hand that eventually it all pays off..! Even still, there’s always something more to learn, parti…

00:35:48  |   Fri 12 Jul 2024
Skipping the shortcuts and staying focused on a million dollar business goal as a pet photographer

Skipping the shortcuts and staying focused on a million dollar business goal as a pet photographer

Today’s guest, Gabi Leon of Gavriella Pet Photography, moved to the U.S. 4 years ago. In the lead up to her move she laid as many foundations as possible to be ready to hit the ground running. Since …

00:24:22  |   Sat 29 Jun 2024
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