Photography

Pet Photography

Photograph Pets Like a Pro — From Chaotic Sessions to Stunning Portraits

12 lessons4 modules9h 0m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

Pet photography demands a unique blend of fast reflexes, behavioral awareness, and technical mastery that sets it apart from any other genre. This course walks you through camera settings optimized for unpredictable subjects, lighting setups for indoor and outdoor sessions, and the patience and redirection methods experienced animal photographers use daily. You will finish with a complete workflow — from booking and preparation through editing and delivery — and understand how to position your work commercially.

Curriculum

Module 1: Camera Settings and Gear for Animal Subjects3 lessons

Shutter Speed, ISO, and Aperture for Moving AnimalsPreview45m
Autofocus Systems — Modes, Tracking, and Eye Detection🔒45m
Essential Accessories and What You Can Skip🔒45m

Module 2: Lighting Techniques for Animal Subjects3 lessons

Natural Light: Reading and Shaping Outdoor and Window Light🔒45m
Off-Camera Flash and Continuous Lighting for Pets🔒45m
Location Scouting and Environmental Backgrounds🔒45m

Module 3: Animal Behavior, Direction, and Session Management3 lessons

Reading Animal Body Language and Predicting Movement🔒45m
Attention Tools, Treats, and Direction Techniques🔒45m
Session Planning, Client Communication, and Intake🔒45m

Module 4: Editing, Delivery, and Commercial Strategy3 lessons

Lightroom Editing Workflow for Pet Portraits🔒45m
Culling, Export, and Client Delivery Workflow🔒45m
Pricing, Packages, and Commercial Strategy🔒45m