WINTER 2024.
One House.
Two Workshops.
Three Instructors.
Endless magic.
Join us in anna maria island - January 2024
If improving your pet photography skills or growing your business is on your to-do list for 2024, you won’t want to miss this incredible workshop opportunity.
LED BY:
KAYLEE GREER
DOG BREATH PHOTOGRAPHY
Kaylee Greer, one of the most sought after ‘dogtographers’ in the world, is a multi- international, award-winning photographer and a creative leader in her industry. She has dedicated her life to telling the stories of the dogs who have been forgotten and left behind by giving a voice to the voiceless through the power of photography.
In addition to her extensive rescue work, Kaylee shoots privately and commercially for some of the biggest pet brands on earth. Her images grace calendar lines, greeting cards, books, magazines, products, packaging and advertising campaigns throughout the commercial pet industry. Kaylee is a passionate instructor, speaking at renowned industry conferences and hosting out-of-this-world workshops and retreats in locations as varied as France, New Zealand, Spain, Australia , Canada and Costa Rica.
In 2018 High Noon Entertainment (‘Fixer Upper’, ‘Cake Boss’) produced a three-part television series starring Greer for National Geographic Wild. ‘Pupparazzi’ chronicles the vibrant photographer’s adventures in capturing imagery of shelter dogs in need as well as documenting her work shooting larger-than-life photography campaigns for commercial pet brands. Kaylee is a best-selling author and topped Amazon’s photography book charts with the release of her 2020 title ’Dogtography: A Knock-Your-Socks-Off Guide To Capturing The Best Dog Photos On Earth’.
Kaylee is known for her love of vibrant colors and her imagery’s emphasis on the comedy and character of man’s best friend. Her unique, immediately identifiable signature photographic style has been over a decade in the making, and is drawn directly from the inspiration she finds inside the soul of a dog.
SAM HADDIX
DOG BREATH PHOTOGRAPHY
Sam Haddix is a portrait photographer based out of Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to crafting his signature timeless and moody portraits of two-legged subjects, Sam is known for his expertise in the land of 4-legged as well, thanks to his dog-wrangling and lighting skills as a part of the Dog Breath Photography team.
Sam starred alongside Kaylee Greer as one half of the popular dog photography duo featured on the Nat Geo Wild television series “Pupparazzi”. Sam is an instructor for KelbyOne, teaching courses, speaking at events, and appearing in their original photography competition show ‘Cropped’. A passionate teacher, Sam was trained in the art of instruction by some of the greatest minds at Apple, Inc in Cupertino, California, and has since spoken on many photography conference stages across the nation. A graduate of the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, Sam is a talented musician with a principal focus on guitar. He is a lover of horror movies, anything written by Stephen King and pro wrestling.
NICOLE BEGLEY
HAIR OF THE DOG ACADEMY and NICOLE BEGLEY PHOTOGRAPHY
Nicole Begley, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, is a zoological animal trainer turned pet photographer and educator. She is also mildly obsessed with numbers, Trello boards, pricing, and all aspects of running a business. Nicole has taken that passion to create Hair of the Dog Academy, an online community in which she empowers pet photographers to turn their dreams into reality and helps them create successful and profitable businesses.
Nicole has been honored to speak at many conferences and events and has hosted workshops domestically and in many of the far corners of our incredible planet since 2014.
Nicole established her pet photography business, Nicole Begley Photography, in Pittsburgh, PA in 2010 but now serves the market of Charlotte, NC. She has authored the book “Pet and Equine Photography for Everyone”, available on Amazon.
She shares her home with her husband, two small humans, and her island rescue dog Cami. Oh yes, Nicole is also Chief of Staff to Emma the cat and is obsessed with her young horse Morocco. She is the creator of the #selfiedog series, a travel addict, and a chocolate martini connoisseur.
Where you will stay….
We'll be staying in one of the most elite and unique beachfront complexes on the island! Comprised of two separate structures - a ground-level home and a two story building with an upstairs and two downstairs apartments, to offer plenty of privacy and space for our group of pet photographers!
Words cannot begin to properly describe this privately tucked away island paradise alongside the beautiful gin clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Nestled into the middle of Anna Maria Island and located on one of the largest privately-owned stretches of Holmes Beach.
Workshop Schedule
(subject to change slightly as we ebb and flow through each exciting day!)
9-10:30 - Inspiration
11-12:30 - Composition/Style
12:30- 2pm - Lunch
2-3:30 - Dog Handling Secrets
5:00-7:00 - First Location Shoot
8:30 - Dinner
9-10:30 - Image Reviews
11-12:30 - Editing Techniques
12:30-2 - Lunch
2- 3:30pm - Pricing Reviews
5:00-7:00 - Second Location Shoot
8:30 - Dinner
9-10:30 - Image Reviews
11-12:30 - Choosing Locations
12:30- 2pm - Lunch
2-3:30 - Round tables
5:00-7:00 - Final Location Shoot
8:30 - Dinner
Andrea Öu
Paws & Play Studio
https://pawsandplaystudio.com/
I have attended an in-person workshop with Kaylee, Sam, and Nicole and to this day, I still feel so indebted to them! They uncover their photography wizardry in an extremely fun learning environment and their passion for the craft is just contagious! Kaylee is one of the sweetest people on earth, and once you get over being a fangirl, it’s just such a pleasure to learn from her. Sam is an amazing photographer, lighting guru, and photoshop “guy” (for a lack of a better word) with extreme knowledge of the technical side PLUS he’s funny! It really helps to learn technical things from people with a sense of humor. And lastly Nicole, the most dedicated coach who would demystify all things business while making gorgeous images herself! This is a dream team and without attending their workshop from the beginning of my dog photography career, I wouldn’t have a career today.
Room Types and Registration Options
PRIVATE ROOM
with private bath
$4500
SOLD OUT
PRIVATE ROOM
with shared bath
$4200
SOLD OUT
BOTTOM BUNK
Shared Bath
$3800
ONE REMAINING!
TOP BUNK
Shared Bath
$3500
SOLD OUT
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Liliya Brenner
Lily Raven Photography
https://www.lilyravenphotography.com
I have been lucky to attend several workshops by now hosted by Kaylee, Sam, and Nicole. From amazing retreats to technical and business workshops and webinars. Every one of them was an awesome learning experience! Kaylee and Sam are so passionate about photography and dogs and will inspire you to push yourself and improve your skills. Sam is also a Photoshop wizard and has a great knowledge of photographing people, so all this combined, they have a great amount of knowledge and experience to share with their students. Nicole...is probably the most driven and brilliant photographer I know. It always amazes me how her brain works and the amount of information she shares with her students. She will teach you anything and everything you need to know to make your photography business successful and profitable, you just need to implement what you learn. Her passion to teach shows in everything she creates.
Have Questions?
What level should my photography be at to benefit from this workshop?
All students should be comfortable using their camera in manual mode. While we can certainly offer some insight on your settings, if you are spending the majority of your time and energy at the workshop trying to determine how to adjust your settings you will likely feel frustrated and behind as we focus on the other details that go into creating engaging dog photography images. If you are just learning how to manage your exposures, we highly recommend the book Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson.
Will we learn off-camera flash at this workshop?
At this workshop, we will focus only on natural light photography as it is critical to master working with natural light before adding in artificial light sources.
Should I bring a computer?
Yes! While it’s not required, if you would like to review and edit your images a computer will be necessary.
What editing programs should I use?
You can use any program that you wish, however, all instruction will be based on Lightroom and Photoshop.
What version of Photoshop do I need to be running?
We recommend a recent version of Photoshop CC. It’s not a requirement, but if you are still running CS6 you are going to be wanting to upgrade after you see all of the updates that have happened since then!
How large will the shooting groups be?
Since the workshop is limited to only 9 students, the shoots will be a strict “NO ELBOWING ZONE”. Each instructor will work with 3 students at each shoot with 2 sets of models per instructor. This will allow you to get some quality shooting, have someone to help you set up your shots, and have some 1:1 shooting time with your instructors in each session.
How much access will I have to the instructors?
We are an open book! Before arriving at the workshop, we recommend making a list of all of the questions that you have or the clarity that you seek. Much of it will be addressed during class time, but since we are all staying at the same location the teaching doesn’t end when the cameras are put away. While we do request a decent nights sleep, we are open and available throughout the entire experience.
Is there any restriction on who may attend the workshop?
Nope! We invite any photographer from any market to attend Houndvision.
Will you be holding this workshop again?
This workshop came about due to the fact that we have been unable to hold our scheduled series of international Barka retreats after the start of COVID. (www.petphotographyretreats.
Can I bring my husband/wife/partner?
Yes! There are limited opportunities for guests. To bring a guest, you must choose a private room and there is an additional $500 charge which will also allow your guest to join us for all of the meals!
What if I have more questions?
If you have any additional questions, send an email to Liz at [email protected]
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Shaleena Higgins
Give a Dog a Bone Photography
https://www.giveadogabonephotography.com/
If you are looking for a workshop that will boost your confidence, skills and push you to make your business better, this is for you. Nicole is a business guru who will help you with ensuring your pricing is accurate for a long term, profitable business. She is a master in the art of business! Sam is very talented when it comes to technology, Photoshop and is a portrait master! Kaylee's energy and enthusiasm is contagious. It gives you a whole new perspective on seeing the dogs and how to have fun! Whether you are a professional or amateur this workshop will boost your business and art to the next level!
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Simply get in touch with us here and we will get back to you soon. You can also email us directly at support@hairofthedogacademy.