Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Ti Chu. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Ti, thanks for joining us today. Let’s start with the decision of whether to donate a percentage of sales to an organization or cause – we’d love to hear the backstory of how you thought through this.

A percentage of my profits are supported and donated to local animal shelters and rescues. I also have a personal charity project where I regularly donate photo shoots to these non- profit organizations to photograph the adoptable animals, featuring their personalities/ stories to help them find homes. I have worked with L.A Animal Services shelters, A Purposeful Rescue, Blue Man Dog Rescue, Angel City Pit Bulls, AGWC Rockin’ Rescue and many more.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

My name is Ti Chu and I am a pet photographer / Founder of Animalia Ti Chu Photography. I am based in Los Angeles, CA. My studio services pets, their humans and pet brands. With background in professional studio commercial photography for over a decade, combined with my special connection with animals, Animalia was born in 2022. Growing up with many animals such as dogs, cats, pigs, birds, chickens… I am deeply connected to animals, especially with dogs. Animalia is much inspired by my first own dogs Mochi and beloved Taco. Mochi was a dog on euthanasia list from a high-kill shelter, I and my wife Linh rescued him just about in time. Taco was a malnourished stray dog we rescued off the street. He was covered in fleas, bone skinny and was slowly dying from starvation and exhaustion. We nursed him back to life and gave him a forever home. Taco passed away in 2019 due to cancer at the age of 12 and he had a wonderful life. In fact, I believe I was the one who was rescued by these two dogs. Recently, we added another member to our pack this year, Mamas, a rescued Staffy girl.

Other than servicing private clients, I routinely volunteer with our local shelters (LA Animal Services) and reputable rescues to give the adoptable pets (mostly dogs) free professional photos. Having better photos drastically increases their chances of getting adopted. Last year I helped photograph almost 500 shelter/ rescue animals, and most of them found home after. Part of my profits from Animalia Ti Chu Photography are donated to local shelters and rescues and fund my charity photo shoots. I have been receiving great support from our community for my good cause.

My goal in business is to bring joy to people and their pets, document their special relationships and unique personality. My goal in life is to help homeless adoptable pets by shining a brighter light on them, to bring them closer to the public and give them a chance to be loved once again.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

My experiences in commercial photography for over a decade definitely created a big jumpstart for Animalia Ti Chu Photography. Having loyal clients who know and appreciate my work ethics and creative styles helps transfer my work reputation to Animalia. My personal charity project photographing and promoting homeless pets is another validation for the real impact my business has in our community. I am very grateful for the support of everyone.

Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?

Referrals or word- of – mouth has been the most effective method bringing in new clients for me. When clients are satisfied not only with the quality of my work, but also with their positive and memorable experiences in my studio, it is very likely they will refer me to their friends and family. Everyone knows someone who has pets!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.animaliatichuphoto.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animalia.tichuphotography/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/animaliabyTiChu/
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/animalia-by-ti-chu-photography-los-angeles-3
• Other: Google : https://maps.app.goo.gl/hUGSvuNAsk3ivUWb9

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