Learn Studio Dog Photography From Lisa with Pets R Family
Updated: Mar 15
In Person Dog Photography Mentorship in Ogden, Utah.
Do you want to be able to photograph dogs in studio without chaos and stress?
Having a successful dog photography studio is more then just knowing lighting. With in person mentorship you will have.
Sessions that run smoother
Dogs that cooperate faster
Safer environment
Premium looking work
Ability to charge more per client
Attract clients to you with your images
Private Education with Lisa Olson, Pets R Family photography who is an International Award-Winning published Dog Photographer.
Refine your craft. Strengthen your confidence. Build a safer, more professional dog photography business.
These private, in-person mentorship sessions are designed for photographers who are serious about mastering studio dog photography at a professional level.
All sessions are held on Saturdays or Sundays and are completely tailored to your experience level and goals.
Why Train With Me?
As an international award-winning dog photographer, I specialize in:
Studio lighting designed specifically for dogs
Creating expressive, personality-driven portraits
Safe and confident handling in studio environments
Building efficient workflows for events and client sessions
Designing high-end sets that elevate your brand
This is hands-on, real-world education — not theory pulled from YouTube.
Mentorship Options
Studio Lighting: $550
Learn to fully control light in a studio setting. This class covers:
Softbox and modifiers selection
Understanding the inverse square law of light
Camera settings for studio
Single light setup
Two light setup
Three light setup
Using reflectors effectively
Troubleshooting common lighting challenges
You will leave knowing exactly how to build reliable, repeatable lighting setups for dogs.
Studio Set Design & Creative Direction: $550
Elevate your brand with set design. This class covers:
Color theory for cohesive imagery
Backdrop selection (cloth and paper)
Prop selection and styling
Lighting adjustments for different moods
Lens choice and perspective control
Building sets that photograph beautifully
Ideal for photographers who want a signature look.
Working With Dogs in the Studio: $700
This class focuses on safety, efficiency, and understanding dog behavior in a studio setting.
It may be taken on its own or combined with other classes.
This class covers:
Desensitizing dogs to studio equipment
Pre-session client communication and screening
Reading animal body language
Working with puppies, seniors, and reactive dogs
Managing multiple dogs at once
Photographing dogs quickly at events
Safety awareness and preventing incidents
Contracts and liability protection for photographers
This mentorship is about confidence and control for both you and the dogs you are photographing.
Full Weekend Intensive Mentorship: includes all class topics at a lower price bundle: $1,650
Combine all three mentorships into one immersive weekend experience.
Perfect for photographers traveling in or those wanting a complete, start-to-finish studio system.
Who This Is For
✔ Beginners to studio photography
✔Intermediate photographer wanting to add pets to their photography business
✔ Pet photographers wanting to move into studio work
✔ Professionals ready to raise their pricing
✔ Photographers who want safer, more controlled sessions
✔ Creatives seeking direct feedback and hands-on guidance
This is not a beginner camera class. Must know basic camera settings in manual mode.
To schedule the next step in your photography journey with studio pet photography email Lisa Olson at:
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