📣 CALLING ALL PET PHOTOGRAPHERS CURIOUS ABOUT WORKING WITH BRANDS 📣

Get started pitching, planning, selling and shooting your commercial pet photography jobs - whether you’ve worked with a few brands before or have no idea what the commercial photography process looks like.

Introducing the
Commercial Pet Photography Getting Started Kit

Inside this simple toolkit, you’ll get the exact templates, checklists, and planning tools you need to confidently:

Pitch pet brands
Plan a professional commercial shoot
Respond to client inquiries
Deliver your work like a pro

So you can test the waters of commercial photography without feeling like you're completely winging it.

Get the full kit for $49

YES! I WANT THE COMMERCIAL PET PHOTOGRAPHY KIT

If you feel like pet photography is your calling… but the business side still feels harder than it should be

You’re not alone.

In fact, this is something I hear from almost every pet photographer we speak to.

Even photographers who are incredibly talented behind the camera often feel stuck when it comes to:

finding consistent clients
increasing their income
building a business that isn’t completely dependent on their local area

If we haven’t met yet, my name is J.Nichole Smith, and I spent 15 years working as a commercial pet photographer and mentor to other pet photographers.

I started as a pet photographer and designer back in 2005, long before pet photography was the thriving niche it is today.

Since then, I’ve worked with thousands of pet photographers around the world and seen inside hundreds of businesses across the US, UK, and beyond.

And one thing has become incredibly clear.

The traditional pet photography business model has limits.

When your work focuses entirely on private client portraits, your income is heavily tied to:

your geographic location
the local economy
how many clients exist within driving distance

That’s a beautiful business model for many photographers.

But it can also make it harder to:

scale your income
reach six figures
or challenge yourself creatively.

That’s where commercial pet photography comes in.

Commercial work means photographing for brands and businesses, not just private clients.

And the exciting part?

Those brands don’t have to be global companies like Purina.

They could be:

a local dog walker
a pet sitter
a treat company
a boutique pet brand

Businesses everywhere need high-quality images to market their products and services.

And unlike private client work…

Commercial photography isn’t limited by geography.

Products can be shipped to you.

Brands can hire photographers anywhere.

And projects often come with higher budgets and repeat work.

PLUS you can actually identify, find contact info for and pursue your ideal clients

(instead of just waiting and hoping they come to you let it feels like is the way with pet parents)

But here’s the problem most photographers run into

Even if the idea of commercial work sounds exciting…

Most photographers feel like they’re completely guessing their way through it.

You might be wondering:

How do I even pitch brands?
What do I say when a company emails me?
How do I price commercial work?
What actually happens on a commercial shoot?
Do I need assistants or extra gear?
Where do these clients even come from?

So instead of exploring the opportunity…

Many photographers simply never try.

Not because they aren’t capable.

But because they didn’t access to the right knowledge, templates or tools.

The Solution:

The Commercial Pet Photography
Getting Started Kit

If you’re curious about commercial photography but don’t want to feel like you’re guessing your way through it…

This kit gives you the essential tools, templates, and real-world examples you need to confidently explore working with brands.

Instead of trying to piece together the process from random blog posts, podcasts, or trial and error…

You’ll have a simple toolkit you can use immediately to:

reach out to potential brand clients
respond professionally when brands contact you
plan and execute a commercial shoot
deliver your work with confidence

Even if you’ve never worked with a brand before.

Inside the Kit

Commercial Shoot Planner (Canva Template)

A plug-and-play shoot planning document so you can organize your shoot like a professional commercial photographer, without wondering what you might be forgetting.

Real Commercial Shoot Planner Lesson

A walkthrough using an actual commercial shoot example so you can see how the planning process works in the real world.

Cold Outreach Email Templates

Professional email scripts you can use to introduce yourself to brands and start conversations about working together.

Client Response Email Templates

Know exactly what to say when brands reach out so you can respond clearly and confidently instead of feeling stuck on what to write.

Model Release Template

A ready-to-use release form designed for commercial work so you can protect yourself and your client.

Complete Commercial Shoot Checklist

A simple checklist covering what to do before, during, and after your shoot so nothing slips through the cracks.

Commercial Invoice Template

A professional invoice template including image usage and copyright language, so you can bill clients properly and protect your work.

The Result

By the end, you’ll have everything you need to try commercial pet photography for yourself, without feeling like you’re completely winging it.

You’ll understand:

How commercial shoots work

How to communicate with brands

How to organize and run a shoot

How to deliver your work professionally

So you can confidently decide:

“Is commercial photography something I want to pursue?”

Here’s Everything Included Inside the

Commercial Pet Photography Getting Started Kit

When you join today, you’ll get immediate access to the full toolkit:

Commercial Shoot Planner (Canva Template)

Plan your shoots like a professional with a ready-to-use planner that helps you organize everything from shot lists to logistics with a video walkthrough of a real world example from a five-figure commercial pet photography gig.

Value: $49

Real Commercial Shoot Planning Lesson

See exactly how a real commercial shoot was planned so you can understand the thinking behind every step.

Value: $39