Also called: Animal Portrait Photographer
Photographs pets for families, shelters, breeders and pet brands.
She uses squeaky toys and treats to get a perfect shot of a puppy in a studio, then volunteers photos for shelter dogs to help them get adopted.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Self-taught or photography classes.
Ways in: Self-taught, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Photography.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). BLS photographer projection, approx.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI can turn phone snaps into pet portraits, squeezing simple sessions; shelter and brand shoots still need a photographer.
Age 14+. One way to start: Photograph friends' pets, post the best shots, then offer $25–50 sessions to neighbors
Classes: Photography, Digital media, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4021.
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