Philippa Huber: Why Giving It a Go Can Change Everything

In this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, Angela Nicholson is joined by pet, wildlife and creative nature photographer Philippa Huber. Based in Wiltshire, Philippa has built a thriving business photographing dogs and creating beautiful printed artwork inspired by the natural world. But her route into photography has been anything but conventional. From learning darkroom techniques in France and travelling the world, to life aboard a narrowboat and eventually building a successful pet photography business, Philippa's story is full of optimism, adaptability and a willingness to embrace opportunities as they appear. Angela and Philippa discuss: 📷 How photography evolved from a lifelong hobby into a business 🐾 The unexpected request that led to her first dog photography shoot 🖼️ Why printing photographs is such an important part of her work 🎨 Balancing creativity with commercial success 📸 Moving from a Nikon D750 to a Nikon Z8 🐶 Photographing energetic dogs and capturing their personalities 🌿 The influence of life on a narrowboat and a love of wildlife ✨ Why you don't need to have everything figured out before you begin As always, the Six From SheClicks questions bring out even more fascinating insights and practical advice. If you've ever wondered whether you're good enough, experienced enough or have the right equipment to take your photography further, Philippa's story is a wonderful reminder that sometimes you simply need to give it a go. 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with inspiring women photographers. Timestamps 00:00 Why optimism matters 00:28 Introduction to Philippa Huber 01:27 Discovering photography in France 02:39 Wanting to become a photographer 03:37 From hobby to business 05:00 The first pet photography commission 06:39 How the business has evolved 08:14 Helping clients choose printed artwork 09:36 Why markets remain important 10:57 Learning what customers really want 11:57 Photographing for yourself and for clients 13:08 Switching from DSLR to mirrorless 14:50 A love of printing and fine art papers 17:42 Choosing images to print 18:51 Advice for women photographers 20:04 Dream commissions and beach shoots 21:37 Life on a narrowboat and its influence 23:26 How previous careers shaped her business 25:59 Starting with the equipment you have 27:43 Technical lessons and knowing your camera 30:25 Wildlife photography versus pet photography 31:38 Photographing energetic dogs 34:40 Final thoughts