Introduction to Fine Art Dog Portraiture

STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHERS…

If dogs are as important to you as they are to me, and you have some understanding of their behaviour, I’d like to introduce you to my online dog portrait coaching sessions where I share my knowledge and techniques in fine art studio dog portrait photography.

I offer both 2 hour & 3 hour online coaching sessions, in which I will walk you through my equipment/studio set-up, my lighting techniques, camera settings and my tips and tricks to help create beautiful images with dogs as your subject.

During your session, you will watch me in my studio as I work with, and photograph my terrier muse, Phoebe.
During the 3 hour session, I will also cover the basics of my retouching process. These coaching sessions cover dogs as subjects, not humans.

2 hour session | $750 cdn

3 hour session | $950 cdn

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE
…LET’S CONNECT!

Rates are in Canadian dollars
Rates are subject to 5% GST
* Coaching sessions are offered to photographers outside British Columbia

  • “Jane Thomson is an exceptional mentor in the world of dog photography! Her online coaching session was an invaluable investment in my passion for the art. With her guidance, I was able to overcome obstacles and navigate through frustrations, emerging with newfound clarity and confidence. Throughout the session, she expertly led me through studio setup, shooting techniques, and post-processing, ensuring every moment was filled with learning and inspiration. Jane's dedication to providing personalized guidance and insightful feedback even beyond the session itself truly sets her apart. I couldn't have asked for a better mentor to guide me on this creative journey. You won't regret booking a coaching session with Jane!”

    Wendy Wills | Wendy Wills Photography

  • "When I first reached out to Jane, I was just starting in studio dog portraits. I was still figuring out my style, and Jane’s amazing photography spoke to me and drew me in. Jane was fantastic during our Zoom call. She is an open book. Whatever question I asked, she answered fully and even gave me the resources to help me further. I still have the notes full of names and websites and diagrams of Jane’s lighting and studio set up. You will 100% love having Jane as your mentor."

    Maggie Ewald | Slobbery Dog Photography

  • "I first discovered Jane’s images of dog and people portraits on Instagram and was a bit mesmerized by the soft and intimate quality of her lighting approach. I reached out to her in hopes she did coaching and was so glad to discover she did. Her step by step guidance after just on Zoom call with me transformed the look of my portraits. She also took the time to screen share her editing musts in Photoshop, which was invaluable in me elevating my own personal photography style. I would recommend Jane to anyone considering her as a coach, it is money well spent!"

    Wendy Humble | Wendy Humble Portraits

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