‍ ‍POSES, pixels, paws and profit

Three days. Five photographers. A whole lot of dogs…

and maybe one cat.

This isn’t a workshop where you sit at the back of a room taking notes while I do all the shooting.

Over three jam-packed days, we’ll get hands-on with the whole process of studio pet photography — from lighting, posing and working with dogs, through to editing, wall art, sales, the client experience and marketing.

You’ll watch me work, but more importantly, you’ll do it yourself.

With only five photographers in the room, there’s plenty of time to shoot, ask questions, make mistakes, get feedback and work through the things that have been holding you back.

April 8–10, 2027
Fox & Brazen | Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

ONLY 5 PLACES AVAILABLE

REGISTRATION OPEN

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3 days. Only 5 photographers. Hands-on shooting. Real pet models. Editing. Business. Sales. Marketing. One-on-one follow-up.

HI, I’M BELINDA

I’m an award-winning photographic artist, educator and professional dog wrangler from Melbourne, Australia.

I’ve spent the last decade building a successful studio dedicated entirely to photographing animals, and along the way I’ve learned a LOT, what works, what doesn’t, what sells, and how to get a dog to do what you want without completely losing your mind.

My work has been recognised internationally, including being named Australian Pet Photographer of the Year five years running, International Dog Photographer of the Year and International Feline Photographer of the Year. I’ve also had the privilege of judging some of the world’s leading photography competitions.

I’ve taught pet photographers across Australia, the UK and the USA, spoken at major photography events including The Photography & Video Show and ShutterFest, and had my work featured in publications including Forbes, Business Insider, Fstoppers, PetaPixel and My Modern Met.

But this workshop isn’t about my awards.

It’s about sharing the practical stuff I’ve learned from years of photographing real dogs for real clients and running a real pet photography business.

I’m an open book. I’ll show you what I do, explain why I do it and answer your questions along the way; including the awkward business ones.

No gatekeeping. No secrets. And definitely no pretending every dog is perfectly behaved.

I’ll show you how it actually works.

6 × Australian Pet Photographer of the Year | International Dog Photographer of the Year | International Photography Judge | International Speaker & Educator

LEARN TO CREATE IMAGES THAT YOUR CLIENTS WILL LOVE!

WHAT WILL YOU WALK AWAY WITH?

A lot can happen in three days.

My goal isn’t to send you home with a notebook full of information you’ll never look at again. I want you to leave understanding not just what I do, but why I do it and how you can put it into practice in your own studio and business.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a much better understanding of how to:

  • Choose your lighting with purpose; including how I approach different backgrounds, coat colours and the challenges that come with photographing everything from a tiny white fluffball to a giant black dog.

  • Pose dogs rather than just hope for the best. You’ll learn my go-to poses, how I get dogs into them and how I build variety into a session without getting flustered to create a story that sells.

  • Work safely and confidently with dogs in the studio, including the simple training techniques I use to help dogs understand what I’m asking them to do.

  • Create images with the end product in mind. We’ll look at how I shoot for wall art, collections and storyboards rather than simply creating a gallery of nice individual images.

  • Edit your studio portraits more efficiently. From masking and cleaning backgrounds to colour correction, dodging and burning, textures and overlays; I’ll show you the techniques I actually use in my own workflow.

  • Create a client journey that makes selling easier. We’ll go through my process from the very first enquiry through to consultation, photography, sales and artwork delivery.

  • Market your work without throwing money at advertising. We’ll talk about what I’ve tried, what worked, what didn’t and my favourite kind of marketing — FREE publicity.

And because this is hands on, you won’t just be watching me do all of this.

You’ll be putting it into practice yourself.

REGISTRATION OPEN

SCHEDULE

  • THURSDAY

    LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS

    10AM START

    Introductions

    Posing Pets for Profit

    Studio Shot List

    Studio Set Up & Equipment

    MORNING TEA

    Choosing The Right Lens

    Choosing The Right Lighting Set Up

    LUNCH

    Create Inspiring and Saleable Wall Art

    The Client Experience

    Create a Stress Free Sales Room

    AFTERNOON BREAK

    Marketing Fundamentals

    Free Publicity - The Holy Grail of Exposure

    5.30PM FINISH

  • FRIDAY

    PORTFOLIO BUILDING DAY

    10AM START

    Individual Image Critiques

    Shooting Demonstration

    MORNING TEA

    Portfolio Building Session #1

    LUNCH

    Portfolio Building Session #2

    AFTERNOON BREAK

    Portfolio Building Session #3

    5.30PM FINISH

  • SATURDAY

    ALL ABOUT THE PIXELS

    10AM START

    Review of the previous days learning and Q&A

    Editing Demonstration

    MORNING TEA

    Editing Demonstration continued

    LUNCH

    Individual Editing Critiques & help

    3PM FINISH

    POST WORKSHOP

    Follow up 1 on 1 mentoring session in th following weeks for you to ask any questions and for us to troubleshoot any issues you may be having. This will be an individual 1 hour Zoom session.

REGISTRATION

  • $2495 USD

    There are 3 payment options:

    *Payment in full at time of registration

    *50% at time of registration with the remaining 50% due on 5th March 2027.

    *Payment plan with $500 deposit due at time of registration and final payment due 5th March 2027 - If you choose this option I will be in touch to organise a regular payment plan with you.

ONLY 5 PLACES available

REGISTRATION OPEN

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 $280 AUD 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!

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

Got questions?

  • Fox & Brazen, 177 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19426

  • 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.

  • 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. We may have a cat model. This will be dependant on if I can find a suitable candidate.

  • 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 5 participants—so you’ll receive one-on-one guidance and feedback throughout the three days.

  • Yes, we’ll have regular breaks throughout the day, including a lunch break which is included. 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.

  • Flights and accommodations are not included.

  • There is 2 hour street parking or there are paid parking lots within a 2 minute walk from the studio.

  • We get it—life happens! If you need to cancel, you’ll receive a full refund minus a $150 USD admin fee if you do so by Jan 30th 2027. 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 USD 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

  • Thank you Belinda for being so open and sharing the ins and outs of your business. You answered every question without hesitation. Your knowledge and artistic eye is mind blowing and look forward to implemeting what I have learnt from your mentoring to further my business. Thank you again.

    Jenifer - Little Field Photography

  • I just finished Belinda’s in person workshops “Poses, Pixels, Paws and Profits” and all I can say is WOW! This was a jam packed workshop that would appeal to anyone who wants to make (more) money taking pet portraits. I’m fairly new to pet photography and I feel like I’ve been plugged into the matrix. Belinda covered everything from the mechanics of shooting better portraits, to editing, to running your business. This workshop helped me refine my thinking on everything from how and where I photograph dogs to the pricing and packaging and tools to help make my business more efficient. Belinda is a gifted teacher with many successful years of running her own business and now she’s helping others improve their business as well. She was patient with everyone — those who were new and asking basic questions to those who were full time, successful photographers asking quite detailed questions. I highly recommend this workshop. If you are thinking about taking Belinda’s workshop, stop. Don’t think. Just run and sign up NOW!

    Cheryle Custer

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