Has anyone photographed a snake? I had some call today and wants their albino hognose baby snake photographed. It’s about 12”. We’re doing it tomorrow. Any tips or tricks? I’m not afraid of snakes and think it’ll be kinda cool. Just want some ideas to try out. Thanks!

Hi guys. I do have my style of editing that I like. Sometimes it’s hard to achieve just because my photoshop skills are still developing. But I do struggle sometimes to stay cohesive throughout my clients edits. As you all know, shooting outside the lights always different even from one shot to another, the backdrop is different as it changes throughout the seasons and sometimes even in each shot for me too as I live in England 😂 I was wondering if anyone has any tips on keeping my images cohesive. I use Lightroom classic and Photoshop for reference. I’m aware of the pasting settings and masks. But I feel I’m doing something wrong. I also feel it’s time for me to start shooting better. I used to shoot whatever I could get. But I feel I need to start planning out my shots better. Which is hard when we have tornado dogs on our sessions 🌪️ 😂 I shot a session last week and it’s so hard for me to edit in my style because it was such a bright day and I was in a different location not much shade. My style is more moody sometimes slightly underexposed look and towards a fine art style for outdoor photography. Sorry for the long message but grateful of any tips as I’m self taught I’ve been doing this for one year xx

I just wanted to so a shout out to celebrate those of you in the group who have been engaging and contributing. I've been checking my metrics for the group and: In the past 30 days, the group grew to 153 members (+21). I've had to kick out a few people for trying to solicit business. I want to keep this community about pet photographers helping each other and anyone trying to push their services or soliciting business will be removed. If you see anyone doing this please report them and I'll make sure they are out of the group. I want this group to be filled with authentic and genuine people. ➡️ In the last week 53 members (35%) were active. ➡️ Highest Activity: 130 activities on December 3 ➡️ Lowest activity: 12 activities on November 30 I really want this to be an engaged community and here's how you can help: ➡️ COMMENT on posts ➡️ LIKE and support each other’s posts ➡️ CREATE a post, ASK questions & jump into conversations ➡️ INVITE others to the community 💥 The more we engage, the more we amplify each other’s success and the more opportunities flow back into your business. Top 5 Contributors This Week 🎉 1. @Paula Rogerson 2. @Stacey Sherman 3. @Sharon Canovas 4. @Sherri Krams 5. @Yunet Solorzano Let’s keep embodying true community by: ➡️ Sharing your Learnings or Wins ➡️ Showing the Actions you’re taking ➡️ Engaging & supporting one another Because what we practice here will ripple into your business and show you what’s possible when you stay focused and intentional. Have a great week ahead!

When it comes to revealing the gallery to your clients to let them choose the pictures they like.. I understand that some people show quite a few photos and let the client choose the ones they prefer. I was wondering how to go about this when it comes to editing. For the people who prefer subtle edits do you edit all your photos before presenting? (Eg: 40 photos etc) And for the clients who edit abit heavier (which is what I’m trying to start doing more of) ho do you go about it? Do you let the clients choose the photos.. do you choose the photos yourself. And how much editing do you do when letting them choose? Because it takes me a while to edit my photos like below and to edit 40 photos for them to choose from I’d be editing for weeks 😂 Also.. for the ones who edit heavier.. how many photos do you usually finalise as part of their package etc. Thankyouuuuu

I am working on offering products and currently have a fairly limited product list. I'm okay with that, but I want to feel confident with the products I offer and I want to feel confident with my pricing. I currently offer wrapped and framed canvases from *sharp intake of breath* ProPrints. They're inexpensive and reliable but I feel a bit like an imposter offering them because the quality is not much above consumer lab options (they may very well be consumer not pro). I also think that I offer them to have a lower cost option to offer my clients (pricing and mindset are still a work in progress). I also offer Guild canvas as a luxury option though just added them to my product list and do not have a sample just yet. I love the collage @Ina Jalil shared and the portrait boxes. I am wondering who you all like. Is Graphi the way to go for everything? WHCC? I want to keep it simple but feel good about my products.