Digital Photography Money Making Tip #3

So you're looking for ways to start making money from digital photography.

Here's a tip that sure to get orders rolling in.

Think pets. Think proud pet owners. Think events that involve proud pet owners taking their pets out to public places.

Then contact the organizers of these events and make a deal to provide a digital photography service. Promote your services in such a way that the event organizers understand how your presence enhances the event. You might also offer to provide event photographs in exchange for setting up a photography booth, or you night agree to pay them a set fee or a percentage of your profits.

What are the possibilities for a digital photography service to pet owners?

1. Pet Shows

Big cities hold pet shows from time to time. I have seen cat shows, dog shows, horse shows - and there are probably more. Find out when the next pet show is happening in the city nearest you, and then contact the organizers with your offer.

In case you have doubts about this .. let me tell you a story. I once owned a pedigreed ragdoll cat that I showed at cat shows. Cat owners who show their animals in competitions are fiercely proud of their animals. They groom these pets to within an inch of their live, go to great expense decorating a special holding cage for the animals, and fuss like a new grandmother with her first grandbaby.

They will pay money to have their pet photographed - especially while the judging is happening and most definitely if a prize is awarded. This opportunity is just waiting for an enterprising digital photographer like yourself to show up and start taking orders.

Run a Google search for cat shows, dog shows, etc., to learn the dates and locations. Alternatively, search for cat, dog and horse associations and inquire about shows.

2. Take Your Pet to Church Day.

Some churches offer a special blessing day, inviting members of the congregation to bring their pet to an Animal Blessing service. Contact the pastor and see what kind of deal you can work out. These pets will be dogs, primarily, since cats are less keen on accompanying owners in public.

3. Swim with Your Dog Day

In my community, the recreation centers publicize a Swim With Your Dog Day on the last day before they drain the pool for cleaning. Need I say more?

4. Contact Your Local Pet Shop

Negotiate a deal in which the pet shop advertises your presence on a certain day or time. Pet owners can bring their animals in for digital photographs on that day. Make an arrangement similar to the one discussed in this article about making money with digital photography.

You will do best if you can set up a private area somewhere in the shop when you take the photographs. Nervous, excitable animals are best photographed in quiet surroundings. Lighting is also a consideration. Avoid using a flash if possible, or if you must, do not point the flash in the animals' eyes.

4. Approach Animal Breeders

People who breed pedigreed animals - cats, dogs, horses and possibly other species - have contact with new and potential pet owners. These pet owners are spending big money on a pedigreed animal. They have no qualms about paying for good photographs of their young pup or kitty. Provide the breeder with some coupons promoting your service - possibly offering a discount if the animal owner places an order.

Furthermore, animal breeders ship their animals to owners located all over the world. See if you can make a deal with the breeder to include a few photographs as part of the deal the breeder makes with a new owner.

In exchange, you might offer to take some photographs of the breeder's environment, the animals for sale etc., which she can use on her web site or on other promotional materials.

When photographing young animals, bring some props and toys. You might have to engage the animal in some activity before he gives you a good pose.

This is just one money making suggestion. Check the article list for more ways to make money with digital photography.

Thank You!

June Campbell

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