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The industry’s largest virtual pet photography event will return in early 2024.
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What is the Hair of the Dog Summit?
The Hair of the Dog Summit is your one-stop shop to master the art and business of pet photography. With oodles of incredible speakers and over 1,000 pet photographers attending each year, you’re not going to want to miss this!
Why You Should Attend?
Expert Knowledge
Learn from industry leaders who have mastered the craft.
Networking
Connect with like-minded professionals from around the world.
Give Back
A portion of the proceeds goes to the Hair of the Dog Conservation Fund, supporting global conservation projects.
The Hair of the Dog Conservation Fund
When you join us, you’re not just learning from the best - you’re also giving back to the world. The registration fee from each summit goes directly to the Hair of the Dog Conservation Fund, a 501(c)3 organization that supports on-the-ground conservation projects globally.
JOIN THE WAITLIST AND BE A CHANGE-MAKERMissed the Previous Summits? We’ve Got You Covered!
No worries if you couldn’t make it to our previous events. You can still grab the summit recordings from the past few years and get up to speed!
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The Art of Storytelling to Sell Your Photography - ANNE THOMAS
Unleash the power of PR in your pet or portrait photography business! - ZOE HILJEMARK
5 Secrets to Becoming an Irresistible Top Photographer - KT MERRY
Expanding Your Reach and Increasing Business and Revenue - SKIP COHEN
Finding Your First Equestrian Portrait Client - SHELLEY PAULSON
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Improve Your Site's UX (and SEO!) to Get More (and better) Clients - ALEX VITA
Branding to Booking: The ShineSparkL Strategy for Photography Brand Discovery, Implementation & Sales. - LUCY BAUM
Confidence Unleashed: How to Stop Seeking Validation - HEATHER LAHTINEN
Stabilizing your Business with a Portrait Membership - ANNEMIE TONKEN
The Mindset Behind Powerful Marketing that Gets Consistent Results. - JOHL DUNN
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Dreamy Dog Portraits - MONICA VAN DER MADEN
Secrets to the Mythical 5 Figure Clients - KARINDA KINSLER
Pups Under the Stars: Milky Way Photography 101 - KRISTINE RICHER
Make a Splash with Underwater Dog Photography - KRISTEN MURRAY
How to Create a Marketing Plan in 60 Minutes! - MARK ROSSETTO
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Million Dollar Pet Studios: How I Built My Pet Photography Business to $150K/Month in 5 Years - ERIN BONILLA
Secrets to the Mythical 5 Figure Clients - KARINDA KINSLER
Becoming a Cat Whisperer - KIM STEPHENSON
Mastering Your Wacom Tablet - HEATHER LAHTINEN
Use Your Voice to Sell With Confidence and Increase Revenue - TRACY GOODWIN
Super Easy Video for More Pet Photography Leads and Bookings - ANDREW HELLMICH
Unleashing Expression in Your Dog Photography - CHARLOTTE REEVES & CRAIG TURNER-BULLOCK
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Create a Website That Converts Visitors into Paying Clients - JEFF BROWN
Editing Commercial Quality Studio Images - EWAN CHEYNE
Equestrian Photography for Pet Photographers - SHELLEY PAULSON
Create an Experience that Wows - KIM HARTZ
Uplevel your Relationship with Money - NICOLE BEGLEY
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Force of Mind - ALEX CEARNS
Overhaul (or Create) Your Website To Maximize Your Sales - KIRSTIE MCCONNELL
Visual Weight: Attracting and Directing the Eye - HARON HAGHUIS
Photographing in Studio with One Light - KIM HARTZ
Video Killed the Photography Star - Adding Value to your Pet Portrait Sessions with Video - SHELLEY PAULSON
7 Ways to Unleash Variety in Your Dog Photography Sessions - CHARLOTTE REEVES AND CRAIG TURNER-BULLOCK
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4 Simple Steps to Selling Large Dog Wall Art Collections to High-Paying Business Customers - MICHAEL PUCK
Level Up in 2022 - What's Holding You Back? - HEATHER LAHTINEN
Build Your Business With A Holiday Gift Guide - MARIKA MOFFITT
Keeping up with Social - DORIE HOWELL
Selecting Your First Studio Light in 2022! - BUD THORPE
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The Secret to "WOW" Portraits Outdoors - JESSICA MCGOVERN
The Fundraising Gallery Show for the Win-Win-Win - KIMBERLY BUCCHERI
Beyond Your Price List: Advanced Strategies to Raise Your Average Sale - MEGAN MURRAY
An Intro to In-Person Sales - TERRAN BAYER
The Pet Photographer's Photoshop Toolbox - NICOLE BEGLEY
Self Publishing for Pet Photographers - CAITLIN J. MCCOLL
