A hot business for 2003!

As more and more people are delaying parenthood, or deciding to not have children at all, people are spending money on their pampered pooches and pets instead. And getting professional portraits to hang in a prominent spot in the living room (not to mention those wallet sized photos!) is the latest way for owners to express their love for their pets.

Did you know that pet photography is an extremely lucrative business? There is a need for photographers who specialize in taking prized photographs of the most pampered member of the family - the beloved and spoiled family pet. And surprisingly, most people are willing to pay far more for their family pet's portraits than they are willing to spend on the rest of their family's portraits! And you can even make the homliest mutt look like a top dog when you take special and memorable photographs.

There are very few photographers who specialize in taking photographs of dogs, cats, birds, and other animal members of the family. And there is one huge bonus for photographers, or want-to-be photographers - most pets are much more obedient and behaved than their human counterparts - which make for much easier photograph sessions for you!

We are heading right into the busiest time of year for pet photographs - many sessions are done in the months leading up to Christmas! Best of all, this business is ideal for people who want to work based in their own home ~ and make extra spending money doing so! You can choose your own hours, leaving time for what you really want to be doing ~ like spending time with your own dogs! All you really need for this business is a camera and a true love for pets!

Everything you need to know about starting a pet photography is included in this exclusive MyMommyBiz eBook. Here is a peek at the table of contents:

• Why start a pet photography business?
• Creating a Name for your Pet Photography Business
• Company Logo
• Business Supplies
• Formal Studio Portraits
• Formal Studio Portraits
• Location Portrait Sessions
• Holiday Portraits
• Commercial Store Portraits
• On-the-Fly Candid Portraits
• Your Professional Pet Photograph Portfolio
• Initial Consultation
• Negatives: To include them in the sale or not
• What to Charge
• Contracts
• Payment Methods
• Deposits
• Turn Around Time
• Presenting the Photographs to Clients
• Copyrights on Photographs
• Client / Pet Releases (for photographs used by professional breeders etc)
• When a Customer Changes His or Her Mind, After the Photographs are Taken
• Advertising
• Special Pet Photography Events