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Photographing Your Cat

Getting Your Cat's Attention

Have another person stand beside or behind you to keep your cat's attention. Feather wands, jingle balls or even a piece of string can be used to keep your cat looking towards the camera.

Background For The Photo

Use a background that contrasts with the colour of your cats coat. Choose a light background for dark coloured cats and a dark background for lighter coloured cats. Try to eliminate clutter and distracting backgrounds from your photos if possible.

Get Snapping

Take several photos to ensure that at least a few turn out how you expect. Digital cameras are ideal because you can easily delete the photos you don't like. Be ready for some fast snapping. Most cats won't stay in one place for too long.

Experiment with different angles to get unusual and interesting photos. Try taking some close-up shots that focus on individual features of your cat - whiskers, paws, mouth, eyes.

Preventing "Red Eye" or "Green Eye"

"Red Eye" gives cats' eyes an eerie yellow or greenish glow. It is caused by the light from the flash reflecting off a shiny layer in the back of the cats eye called the tapetum. Most outdoor photos will not require the flash. When taking photos indoors, make sure the room you are taking photos in is well-lit, so the cats pupils (black shape in the centre of the eye) are not so dilated.

Rewards

Reward your cat with treats for good behaviour during the photo session.

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