If you’ve been reading my emails, you’ll already know that The Pet Photographers Club is coming to a close. But this final episode isn’t just a repeat of that news — it’s something a little more personal.

I’m sharing the story behind the decision, what the Club has meant to me over the years, and a few parting thoughts I hope will stay with you. Plus, there’s one last gift before the doors close for good.

In this final episode, you’ll hear:

• Why now felt like the right time to step away
• A few incredible photographers I recommend learning from
• One piece of advice I hope you’ll carry with you
• What’s next for me
• The All Access Lifetime Pass - your chance to access the archives forever

Thanks for being part of this journey.

p.s. 💥 The entire podcast archive — extended interviews, member exclusives, and all our resources — is available as part of the All Access Lifetime Pass until June 30 for just $78. Grab yours here: https://learn.thepetphotographersclub.com/all-access-pass/

Today’s guest isn’t a specialist pet photographer, but she is running a successful marketing campaign that we could all take inspiration from. I invited her on the show thinking that her Heart Horses project would be the focus of the episode and while we did dive into that, she also shared so much more.

I’m talking about Bethany Quinn who got super honest about burnout, trying new things, and what’s worked (and what hasn’t) in her business over the last 10+ years and how she is consistently booking clients who spend anywhere from $3500 to 10k.

There’s a ton of good stuff in this one—let’s get into it!

In this episode:

• From volunteering at fun horse shows to running a profitable photography business
• How the “Heart Horses” project helped Bethany find her niche
• What self-care looks like when launching a creative project
• Why she charges for project participation—and how that changes the client dynamic
• The moment that sparked the idea for her campaign
• How introducing horse photography changed her business

In the members-only extended episode:

• Marketing to a brand new genre (and getting it right)
• Posting about campaigns inside Facebook Groups (without being spammy)
• Special project pricing strategies
• What Bethany includes in her average sale
• How she handles hair and makeup pricing
• The role mentors have played in her business growth

Five years ago, today’s guest was completing a university degree, trying to decide if she’d join the Air Force, continue studying to become a vet, or- if she’d turn her love for photographing pets into a business.

She chose the third and has grown a very profitable business that allows her to travel throughout the country.

I’m talking about Australian pet photographer Courtney Bennet and in today’s episode, you’ll hear where her clients find her, how she started with commercial photography and what she’s changing to avoid burnout to ensure her business is sustainable.

WE COVERED

• Courtney’s road into pet photography
• Is there anything wrong with being a hobbyist pet photographer
• How long each client takes Courtney
• Recoginising burn out and what she’ll change
• E-commerce - how does that work
• 90 minute sessions
• Travelling around Australia

IN THE MEMBERS-ONLY EXTENDED EPISODE

• Are the travel shoots worth it?
• How much does each client spend
• How do e-commerce clients find you
• How do private clients find you
• Senior special products - Lasting memories
• Deciding on products
• Client response to “no DM replies” and no travel

LINKS

www.courtraitsphotography.com

www.instagram.com/courtraits

www.facebook.com/courtraits