"The demand for pet photography is increasing and this is due to the overall expansion of the pet market. More and more people are now willing to hire a professional to capture images of their pets," Zhang said.

Evidence of the growing trend of pet photography includes camera and mobile phone manufacturers using pet photography to market their products.

Zhang said these companies have been approaching him to capture images of pets using their products.

Zhang conducts photo shoots indoors and outdoors. He also offers his clients various backdrop options, including traditional Chinese settings, garden views and seascapes. The 798 Art Zone in Beijing, the water towns on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and cities such as Changsha in Hunan province, Chengdu in Sichuan province and Tianjin are among the most popular destinations for photo shoots by Zhang's team.