Hey there pet photographer!
Welcome to Hair of the Dog Academy. This is pet photography education built the way it should be. Structured. Comprehensive. Designed specifically for photographers who work with animals and built with assignments and feedback so you actually improve, not just watch videos.
About Hair of the Dog
We’ve been where you are.
Maybe you’re new to this—excited to photograph dogs and tell their stories, but feeling stuck when your photos fall flat compared to your vision.
Maybe you’ve got the basics down, but your photos still feel inconsistent—and you’re ready to create a style that stands out.
We’ve been there. And we can help.
We will help you:
- Master your camera
- Master animal-handling skills
- Refine your editing
- Learn to work with light
- Pose clients with confidence
- Learn on-location and studio skills
- Develop your signature style
The time is now—let’s make magic.
We've got you covered
Where Do You Want To Start?
FROM FREEBIES TO INDIVIDUAL FEEDBACK, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.
Steal These 10 Easy Poses – FREE!
Stop fumbling through shoots hoping for the best. With these free posing cards, you’ll always know your next move!
SHOOT WITH CONFIDENCE
Watch Nicole turn an ordinary urban block into a stunning, varied gallery and learn exactly how to do it yourself!
MASTER EDITING FROM 40+ Pros
You know what professional editing looks like, so why don’t your images look that way? You’re not missing talent. You’re missing a full editing toolbox. The Editing Vault gives that to you.
THE HAIR OF THE DOG ACADEMY
This is the most comprehensive pet photography membership out there because we don’t just give you videos and hope for the best. We offer personalized feedback so you can grow fast!
LEARN MORE
Watch. Listen. Learn.
While Hair of the Dog Academy (and our YouTube channel) helps you master the craft of pet photography, the Freedom Focus Photography podcast is here to help you build a thriving, profitable business. Tune in for practical strategies, real-world case studies, and tips to start making more money with your photography.
READY FOR ADVENTURE?
Travel? Dog Photography? Inspiration? Yes, please.
Unleash your potential with our photography workshops. Whether you’re a dog photographer, equine photographer, people photographer, or simply an adventure seeker – we’ve got an event for you. From Hair of the Dog Expeditions in which we photograph the most incredible wild animals to photographing dogs or horses in some of the most gorgeous locations on the planet, to domestic how-to dog photography workshops – see what’s coming up here.