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With over 100 classes, there’s something here for everyone!

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Posing Pets for Profit

Speaker: Belinda Richards (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced   

In this engaging 90-minute session, Belinda will unlock the secrets behind creating artful imagery of our beloved furry friends while maximizing client sales through expert posing techniques.
Participants will delve into Belinda’s go-to poses, learning how to capture the essence of each pet’s personality and create extraordinary works of art that convert to sales every time.

Forget the hassle of chasing tail or coaxing a purr out of your feline models—Belinda’s got you covered with her tried-and-true posing guide. Whether it’s the classic head tilt, the regal paw lift, or the elusive over-the-shoulder glance, Belinda will teach you how to orchestrate each pose flawlessly, ensuring that every click of the shutter translates into delighted clients and money in your pocket.

Additionally, Belinda will guide attendees through transforming their pet portraits into captivating wall art arrangements and storyboards that practically sell themselves. Learn how to curate collections that tell a compelling narrative, drawing clients not only to individual images but also inspiring them to invest in larger, cohesive pieces for their homes.

With Belinda’s expert guidance, discover the secrets to creating gallery-worthy displays that showcase your pet photography as stunning works of art. Clients will be eager to adorn their walls with their own personalised artwork that celebrate the boundless joy and love shared between them and their furry companions.

Whether you’re a seasoned pet photographer looking to up your game or just starting out in the studio, “Posing Pets for Profit” is the ultimate masterclass to help increase your average spend per client. Join Belinda to learn how to turn your clients’ best friends into works of art that excite, delight and convert.

Equipment required: Notepad and pen

Primary Topics: Pets, Posing

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April 22-25 2024 | St. Louis MO.

SKILL LEVELS

Beginner: Just starting out or relatively new to a given subject matter. Basics will be covered and the course will move at a slower pace. The instructor will spend a little more time trying to explain concepts to ensure everyone is following. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 1-3 on the given topic.

Intermediate: Has a grasp of some basic concepts. This course level will move at a faster pace and assume you have basic knowledge covered on the given subject matter. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 4-6 on the given topic.

Advanced: You have working knowledge of the given subject matter, but are looking for more fine-tuning and some advanced topics to take your work to that next level. DO NOT expect instructors to explain basic concepts in this course. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 7-10 on the given topic.

Class Types

Hands-On

These are shooting courses. You will be shooting and working. Bring your camera, gear, or whatever you need for the course and to create create images. Expect to have some level of shooting.

Live Demonstration

These are instructor-led courses where you will see a live demonstration of what the instructor is teaching. You can still bring your camera to these courses and you can photograph, but the goal of the course is NOT for you to shoot or to ensure you get a shot. The goal is for you to see how and why the instructor does what he/she does in order to get the final result.

Lecture

These are non-shooting courses. Typically classroom-based, bring your laptop and notepad and focus on learning!