How to Photograph Cats and Capture Perfectly Sweet Shots

The art of feline portraiture to capture a cat’s eyes

Nothing captures a cat’s essence quite like a well-taken portrait. A close-up, combined with a carefully composed setting, will help you highlight your pet’s hypnotic eyes. Your job, instead, is to focus on sharpness and lighting so you can achieve better and better results.

Want a tip? It may sound obvious, but your smartphone’s bokeh effect is a valuable ally for creating a sense of depth, helping you frame your cat’s curious expression and add personality to the final result.

Add a touch of spontaneity and photograph your cat in everyday life

Capturing the moment is easier said than done when cats are involved. Agile and quick, they can be incredibly hard to photograph at just the right instant while they are playing or climbing a tree. A bit of luck certainly helps, along with the useful burst mode that almost every decent smartphone now offers.

Alternatively — if you really want to capture their true personality — photograph your cat during one of its countless naps: that way, the risk of ending up with blurry images is practically non-existent!

Shoot from interesting angles

Play with unusual angles and perspectives to add visual interest to your photos. Try photographing your cat from above, from below, or from behind to create unique and intriguing images that catch the eye. And if you really want to have fun and experiment, attach an action cam capable of taking photos to your cat’s back to recreate a hilarious POV effect.

Make the most of natural sunlight for the best results

We’ll never get tired of saying it: good lighting is your photos’ best ally, far more than loads of megapixels. In fact, if you learn to make the most of natural light, you’ll realise that you can instantly achieve bright, lively photos of your cat. Backlighting is always a beautiful technique to use when photographing cats, but it’s not the only one. Try photographing your cat near a window or while it’s running around outdoors during the times of day when the light is softer and more flattering: that’s the secret to creating a varied, high-quality collection of images.

Miaowww! Now you have all the tools you need to photograph your pets and capture adorable shots. The next step is to upload your photos online and create a memorable album that celebrates the love, sweetness, and friendship you share with your feline. Discover our customisable themed sticker albums.