Elevate your studio game and transform pet portraits into a highly profitable and streamlined service.
Join Alex Cearns OAM of Houndstooth Studio for a deep-dive into her signature studio workflow – the exact system perfected over 17 years to produce consistent, high-impact results. This exclusive session will cover the entire process, starting with the critical pre-session setup and lighting needed for character filled portraits.
Alex will walk you through the essential pet arrival procedure and client intake, demonstrating expert techniques for calm, safe, and effective posing and pet behaviour management. Learn professional strategies for client communication during the appointment to build trust and capture those authentic moments, concluding with Alex’s proven methods for image selection and output that drive high sales. Stop guessing in the studio and start mastering the entire client (human and pet!) experience. You’ll leave with a complete, actionable blueprint for studio pet photography success.
WHEN: Sunday 9th August 2026
TIME: 9am – 12pm
WHERE: Venue to be confirmed. Masterclass participants will be notified of the venue in due course. This will be held in Central Christchurch.
PRICE: $395.00 for conference ticket holders, $749 for general admission.
All tickets purchased are NON REFUNDABLE. We have a very stringent policy in place. If you purchase a ticket in any of our sales, please do not ask for a refund. Purchase of a ticket is acceptance of these terms and conditions.
You may onsell your ticket to someone of the same ticket tier as you but must notify NZIPP of the name change as soon as possible. I.e: If you are an NZIPP member you may sell your ticket to an NZIPP member. You cannot onsell your member ticket to a non member.
Please print your emailed receipt following payment. Tickets will not be sent to you, but will be available at the front desk at New Zealand Photography Show, Majestic on Durham, Christchurch for collection from 4th August 2026.
Lunch is included for the New Zealand Photography Show on both Friday and Saturday.
Additional charges apply to activities outside of the New Zealand Photography Show two-day conference.
The event management reserve the right to amend speaker selection at any time.
Late arrivals may result in non-admittance until a suitable break in performance.
Members Tickets:
Purchase of the New Zealand Photography Show tickets at Member rates, based on relevant Institute/Society/Association, is conditional on being a full financial member at both the time of purchase and time of attendance at the event. The non-member rate will apply and any difference invoiced and payable if respective membership is not maintained.
If you are a Tertiary Student studying a relevant qualification you can apply for membership at NZIPP and take advantage of our NZIPP Member rates. Contact us today for more information
This event will be held in line with governing laws that are in place at the time, and at the location of the event.
Non-Compete and Promotion Restrictions To protect the integrity of the New Zealand Photography Show and ensure a fair environment for all exhibitors, sponsors, and participants, ticket holders agree to the following conditions:
No Competing Events Ticket holders must not organise, host, or promote any event, workshop, session, or gathering — paid or unpaid — that directly competes with the New Zealand Photography Show during the dates of the event and within a 50-kilometre radius of the event venue.
No Promotion of External Events Attendees may not advertise, market, or distribute promotional material for any external events, workshops, tours, or commercial activities that are not officially approved by NZ Photography Show organisers.
No Solicitation Soliciting business, selling products or services, or recruiting attendees for external events or commercial activities is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorised in writing by the event organisers.
Breach of Terms The organisers reserve the right to remove any attendee who breaches these conditions, without refund, and to decline future ticket purchases.
Code of Conduct Policy:
We believe our community should be open for everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, beliefs or religion. We invite all sponsors, speakers, attendees, sponsors, exhibitors and other participants to help us realize a safe and positive experience for everyone. All attendees agree to the NZIPP Code of Conduct Policy which can be found here.
