Serving through Grief with Angela Schneider

176 - I promise today's episode about end-of-life pet photography isn't as depressing as it might sound. So many of us dive into pet photography with the vision of rolling around on the ground and having some serious snuggles and giggles with happy, healthy dogs and horses and all the animals. That's what Angela Schneider thought, too, even though she had been through the agonizing loss of her beloved boy, Shep. When she noticed that one-third of her clients at Big White Dog Photography were coming to her for end-of-life sessions, she started to study pet loss grief so she could understand their needs and support them better. Then her world turned upside down. Her mom died on January 28, 2022, and she was left wanting to understand so much more about her own grief and pain.  One year later, she has created One Last Network and is teaching other pet photographers about grief and how we can better serve our clients who come to us for rainbow sessions. And that's what Angela and I are talking about on today's episode. What to listen for: 10:52 How Angela niched Big White Dog Photography by hearing the dreaded four-letter C-word 19:31 The whirlwind of events that led her down the path of pet loss grief 30:00 You might double your end-of-life clients by learning about grief 36:04 Why you shouldn't feel bad about charging for end-of-life sessions 49:31 One thing you can do during your end-of-life sessions to support your clients You guys, so many of us are doing these sessions and Angela has come up with a way to level up the service you offer. And you know how much I love niching down in your business! Where to find Angela One Last Network Facebook Instagram Big White Dog Photography Facebook Instagram LinkedIn GET YOUR FIRST BIG WIN WITH COMMERCIAL PET PHOTOGRAPHY - Join us here! JOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.