Photographer excels in his pet subjects

Zhang works with an assistant whose main role is to attract the pet's attention. He also gives the pets treats and plays with them to build a rapport.

"Pets are difficult to control. Besides having a good eye for photos, you'll also need a great deal of patience," he said.

Inpetphoto also offers workshops for pet photography enthusiasts. Over the past three years, the studio has held physical and online classes for more than 100 customers.

Looking ahead, Zhang said that he plans to set up studios in other Chinese cities, expand his list of locations for photo shoots and offer more training sessions for budding photographers.

"Today, pets are no longer just pets-they have become family members. For this reason, I'm confident that the market will continue to expand in the coming years," he said.