Sony Artist Talk with Ina Jalil I Sony Scene Festival
Event description
Capturing Personality and Building a Thriving Pet Photography Business
Join Sony Digital Imaging Advocate and pet photographer Ina Jalil as she shares how to create portraits that truly reflect a pet’s personality and their connection and bond with their people, from working with different temperaments to choosing locations, light, and composition that bring out their character.
Ina will also share her journey of building Ina J Photography into a six-figure business from how she got started in pet photography, what inspired her to focus on full-service experiences and printed artwork, and the lessons she learned along the way. Whether you’re here for creative inspiration or curious about her path, you’ll leave with stories and insights you can connect with.
About Ina Jalil
Based in the nation's capital, Canberra, Ina Jalil is an award-winning pet photographer with a particular passion for capturing dogs.
With over a decade of experience behind her, Ina founded her business, Ina J Photography, in 2009, originally photographing a diverse range of genres, from family portraits to weddings and newborns. However, since 2019 Ina has since shifted her focus solely onto pet photography, devoting to capturing pets in all their glory. Recently Ina has also started mentoring pet photographers and photographers wanting to learn more about pet photography.
Ina has honed her craft to specialise in outdoor dog photography that showcases their unique personalities and and character in both portraits and action shots. For other types of pets or pet parents who prefer studio shots, Ina also offers studio photography in her home studio.
Ina's love for animals and photography has earned her several accolades, including winning the 2021 Local Business Awards for the Canberra Region. She also received the People's Choice Award in the Portrait Category of the 2022 Asia Pacific Photography Awards, and her work was a Runner Up in the Advertising and Editorial Category of the same competition. In addition, Ina's work has been shortlisted for the International Pet Photographer of the Year Awards for the past two years.
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