Become Dog Photographer

Become Dog Photographer Success Stories [2024]

Updated: October 10th, 2024

A dog photographer is a person who captures the beauty of dogs through pictures. They may also be known as professional pet photographers. Dog photographers can take any type of photo that relates to their specialty, from portraits to action shots.

If you are planning to start a dog photography business, You need to be very creative and like doing things differently than other types of photographers. You may also want to consider offering workshops or classes on how to take better photos of dogs.

The majority of pet photography professionals make between $26,000 and $43,000 annually. The highest-paid pet photographers earn an average of $62,000 per year.

In this list, you'll find real-world Become Dog Photographer success stories and very profitable examples of starting a Become Dog Photographer that makes money.

1. Puptrait ($120K/year)

J.B. Shepard, the founder of Puptrait, started his business after his friend asked him to take unique and non-traditional pet portraits. He realized there was a demand for unconventional pet photography, and thus, Puptrait was born. Despite the difficulties and limitations of the pandemic, Puptrait has become a successful pet photography studio, with commissions ranging from $2.5k to $12k.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $750
How many people on the team: 0

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How I Started A $10K/Month Pet Photography Studio

J.B. Shepard, a Baltimore-based mixed media artist, discusses how he turned his passion for dog photography into a successful pet photography studio, with typical commissions coming in at anywhere between $2.5k and $5k and their highest value single order tapping out at just under $12k.

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