Photographers

Any photographer interested in shooting for SMP will need to attend one of SMP's Pet Photography workshops. We are currently developing the course outline and will post the schedule, cost and locations here once finalized. Eligibility requirements include:

• A minimum 10 mega pixel SLR digital camera body;
  
• An 80-200mm/f2.8 lens or better;
  
• A laptop with wireless internet and ftp capabilities;
  
• Pet Photography Experience; and (most important of all)
  
• PATIENCE, LOVE AND RESPECT FOR ALL ANIMALS!
  

Photographing shelter animals is physically and emotionally challenging. Some people live their entire lives without ever stepping foot into an animal shelter because for them, the emotional pain is too much to bear. Conversely, SMP photographers are expected to visit animal shelters on a weekly (sometimes daily) basis. We realize and appreciate the emotional challenge this presents and will offer competitive wages to qualified applicants.

Ultimately, we plan to have trained, SMP photographers stationed throughout the US that will regularly service the shelter, rescue and foster organizations in their regions. We are in the process of soliciting sponsorships, grants, donations and gifts needed to make this happen. In the meantime, we encourage photographers with an interest in joining our team to volunteer their services to animal shelter, rescue and foster organizations in their areas and share those images with us.