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Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.

Starting Never Ends is the one place for all Sony camera mini-sites. Learn about all new Sony camera products in a fun interactive way.

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Learn studio lighting for dog portraits and the business of dog photography

About the event

Join award-winning pet photographer Ina J Photography from Canberra for a fun and educational studio dog photography workshop in Melbourne. This 3-hour session is designed for photographers who want to master the art of creating professional-quality dog portraits using studio lighting—while also gaining insight into building a profitable pet photography business. 

Studio Dog Photography Workshop: 10:00am - 11:30am

Business Fundamentals: 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your skills, this hands-on workshop is the perfect opportunity to develop both your creative and business mindset.

What You'll Learn:What You'll Learn:

  1. Studio Dog Photography
    • Understand the basics of working with flash and continuous lighting
    • Learn one-light and two-light setups for clean, flattering pet portraits
     
  2. Posing and Composition
    • Techniques for posing dogs naturally and confidently
    • How to compose impactful images with a studio background
     
  3. Working with Dogs in a Studio Setting
    • Understanding dog behaviour in an indoor environment
    • Tips to keep dogs engaged and relaxed
     
  4. Photography Business Fundamentals
    • Pet Photography business foundations
    • Pricing your photography for profit
    • Creating sellable images and artwork
    • Delivering a client experience that leads to high-value sales

Bring your own camera gear to shoot or you 

Please leave your own pets at home—our professional dog models will be the stars of the studio! 

Bonus:
Each participant will also receive a 30-minute 1:1 coaching call with Ina (valued at $150), where you can pick her brain on anything photography or business-related.

Whether you're dreaming of turning your passion into a business or simply want to build your skills, this workshop will give you the tools, confidence, and inspiration to grow as a pet photographer.

Sign up to Ina's email list here to be notified for her future workshop, courses and coaching programs.

 

Techniques covered

  • Composition
  • Posing and working with dogs
  • Studio Dog Photography
  • Camera Settings 
  • Pet Photography Business Fundamentals

What to bring

  • Your camera fully charged with plenty of storage on your memory card
  • Lens
  • Notebook or laptop to take notes

Event FAQs (For general FAQs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page)

There will be some Sony lens and cameras you can use to play around with, but it's highly recommended that you bring your own gears
Warm weather clothing - as it's winter, please ensure you dress appropriately. Also, as you will be photographing dogs, we usually get down on the ground so wear something you don't mind getting dirty
Yes, minors will need to be accompanied by an adult who also books their own ticket
Yes, you can contact Ina at ina@inajphotography.com
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Ina Jalil

Based in the nation's capital, Canberra, Ina Jalil is an award-winning pet photographer with a particular passion for capturing dogs. With over a decade of expe...

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This event was phenomenal and had such good value! Ina has a way of making you feel comfortable and she clearly knows her stuff. 10/10 recommended! ”

Kristen Woolley, Dog Photography Walk
Merlin

Fabulous Ina! She connects amazingly with the models Merlin & Ollie and photogs. She shares her knowledge of her craft & equipmt generously. More,pls ”

Heetun Wong, Monthly Dog Photography Photo Walk
Event capacity: 15
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