The Pet Photographers' Journal
Welcome to The Pet Photographers' Journal, a practical and unfiltered podcast for talented pet photographers ready to build a business with more purpose, passion, and profitability.
I’m Ina J, a pet photographer who turned my side hustle into my full-time career. In this podcast, I share exactly what I’ve learned and actually applied in my own business. We talk about pricing, mindset, marketing, client experience, and sales, without feeling pushy.
Some lessons I picked up from others but I always tweak things to work for me and I’ll tell you how you can too. I overshare sometimes but in the best way possible because I believe in learning from real-life experiences not just theory.
Whether you’re just starting or scaling to five-figure sales this show is your behind-the-scenes guide to pet photography business success.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2025
Live Coaching Call: Finding Confidence, Consistency, and Clients
Finding Confidence, Consistency, and Clients with Bree Ruby Photography
What happens when you love photographing pets but struggle with pricing, consistency, and building confidence in your offers?
In …
Scaling Beyond Yourself: Hiring Associates and Outsourcing with Caitlin J. McColl
What does it really take to step out of being the bottleneck in your photography business and start building a team?
In this episode of The Pet Photographers’ Journal, I sit down with Caitlin J. McCol…
From Cheap Digitals to Profitable Artwork: Mindset Shifts with Michelle Crandallv
What happens when your business plan is built around selling $25 digitals… and then a global pandemic cancels every single dog sports event on your calendar?
For Michigan-based pet photographer Michel…
Turning a Negative Comment on Social Media into Your Best Marketing Lesson Yet
In this solo episode of The Pet Photographers’ Journal, I’m unpacking a recent negative comment from a troll on one of my Instagram reels about marketing for pet photographers. Instead of letting it …
The Mindset Shift Behind Consistent $2K–$3K Pet Photography Sales
Today I’m joined by Nicole Begley, former zoological animal trainer turned pet photographer, educator, and the founder of Hair of the Dog Academy and Freedom Focus Formula. Nicole runs multiple busin…
Luxury Isn't What You Think - Rethinking Value in Your Pet Photography Business
Feeling stuck competing with $150 sessions? In this episode, Ina redefines what luxury really means in pet photography, and it's not what you think. Discover how to position your business as a premiu…
Building a Joy-First Brand with J. Nichole Smith
In this episode, I’m joined by J. Nichole Smith, brand architect, creative strategist, and founder of Joy First World. We explore what branding really means beyond logos and colours, how to stand out…
High-Ticket Pet Photography: Behind the $10K+ Sales with Gabi Kline Leon
In this episode of The Pet Photographers’ Journal, I chat with Gabi Kline Leon — an award-winning pet photographer known for creating bold, emotional images and consistently achieving $7K–$10K+ sales…
Why You’re Not Charging Enough and How to Change That
In this episode of the Pet Photographers Journal, host Ina J Photography delves into the critical topic of pricing and mindset in the pet photography business. She shares her personal journey from un…
Creating a unique pet photography experience with Sarina Veliz from Fuzz Design
What happens when you combine pet photography with a 10-acre farm, alpacas, ponies, chickens, and sunsets that take your breath away? In this heartwarming episode, Ina chats with Sarina Veliz of Fuzz…
Why am I not getting consistent clients?
In this episode, Ina addresses the common issue of inconsistent client bookings in the pet photography business. She identifies three major gaps that may be causing this inconsistency: unclear offers…
Redefining Success in Pet Photography
In this episode, Ina discusses the multifaceted nature of success in the pet photography business. She shares her personal journey from a stable government job to pursuing her passion and going into …
Welcome to the Pet Photographers' Journal
In this inaugural episode of the Pet Photographers' Journal, your host Ina J introduces the podcast's mission to support pet photographers in building sustainable and profitable businesses. She refle…