Recommendations for a Local Cat Photographer?

Submitted by samascara t3_zzw7h2 in boston

I have 2 senior cats that I would love to get professionally photographed in my home. Google shows me mainly photographers who only seem to do dogs?

I did find Fat Orange Cat studio and unfortunately she's taking a hiatus from photography 🫠

Can anyone suggest somebody? I live in Dorchester. Cost is flexible as long as the photos are high quality and I can be provided printed photos.

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Acceptable_Tourist_4 t1_j2e0474 wrote

How’s your phone camera? Most modern cameras are extremely forgiving and flattering. I’m saying this as someone who suddenly has a famous pet, and I’ve monetized them to the point of having a calendar and merch. I’m not a photographer but a few basic articles and tips got me pretty far, pretty fast.

Also the animals are used to you. They may not want to act cute around a stranger (or even be in the same room, lol). Put the cat in some nice natural window light, hold a treat right above the lens out of frame, and start calling the cat so they look up, and snap away indiscriminately. Portrait mode on my iPhone gives me stunning results. Then, ALWAYS edit your photos. Use your simple camera software, always use the general optimizing button first, and then almost every photo in the world can use to be lightened, and sharpened. Then play with other settings like lighting style (natural vs studio), or saturation, if you want.

You’ll get good at it fast, and learn quick. Oops dirty laundry basket behind them? Never again! This is the window they look best in front of, this is how I get them to look, etc. Then use an online printing service to get the prints you want.

Good luck OP!

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samascara OP t1_j2e3bp7 wrote

thanks for the suggestions but my phone's midrange, the camera is fine but not the best 😅 it's a pixel 4a

I also want the printing though, like not going to a CVS to get them printed, but quality paper and gloss

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75footubi t1_j2ffsfn wrote

Mpix is what most pro photographers use for when clients order print products. Very few people do inhouse printing anymore.

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speedstermarie t1_j2fi7t2 wrote

I do photography as a hobby and would love to do it for free (just cover the cost for prints though). I need a project to do during the winter months. If they turn out awful then you still have the money for a professional 😂😅

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