Many of your clients have pets they love and consider part of the family. They want their pet, whether it is a cat, dog, rabbit, horse, or other animal, included alongside them in their portrait or perhaps they want a portrait of just their pet.

Michael Joseph has a unique ability to photograph people with their pets.  His creations reflect the relationship and importance these animals have in their lives. Michael Joseph will explain his approach to shooting people and their pets, and share his TOP 10 Secrets. Michael will also perform a live demonstration photographing pets!
 
You won't want to miss this fun and informal program!  You will enjoy Michael Joseph’s presentation, the live demonstration  and learn new portrait techniques. More importantly, improving your approach and skills in photographing the pets of your clients can lead to expanded business opportunities.

Program Schedule

6:00 PM	Networking and Camaraderie, Drinks and Snacks Available
7:00 PM	Streaming via Zoom Begins
7:00 PM	PPSCV Announcements
7:15 PM	Michael Joseph Presentation and Live Demonstration
8:30 PM	Q&A
9:00 PM	Doors Close!

Note: PPSCV will provide pets for the demonstration. Please do not bring pets to the meeting.

Michael Joseph has traveled throughout the USA, photographing people and their pets for over 35 years. More than 35,000 portrait settings later, almost every breed of dog and cat have had their chance in front of MJ's camera.  In fact, if you could get all the dogs, cats, birds and horses that he's photographed over the years, together at one time, you could easily fill each seat of any major football stadium.  One of the key elements to MJ’s craft is his ability to photograph people with their pets.  His creations reflect the relationship and importance these animals have in our lives.  

Although photographing families & their pets remains a top priority, he photographs a great deal of non-pet related assignments as well, including head shots, weddings, families and children.  For the past 18 years, you may have seen MJ working with Canon, USA, at various trade shows and conventions as they work with photographers and give advice on camera functions and features. 

Michael has received the master of Photography and Craftsman degrees from PPA, the Florida Photographer of the Year from FPP, the highest case score and the North Florida Photographer of the Year.  Some additional distinctions include, three time Florida Top 10, Kodak Gallery Award, and the FDPE & FED degrees from Florida Professional Photographers.