It’s been busy at Cool Cat Photography. Big live fluffy rabbits with floppy ears. Real life sized Gunds!
Working with the rabbits was nothing short of fun. I set up my tables, paper and lights and they didn’t listen to cues, sniffed, ate, and kept wanting to hop away. LOL! But, you just can’t get mad at them. Waaay too cute and funny! So, I worked at their pace like I do with all my animal clients. The pets dictate the session. I just provide the equipment and the skills to take fun, family portaits!
Cats, dogs, horses, and now rabbits. Interested in photos of your furry friend? I’d love to hear from you.
This is the story of a foal whose life began a little over a week ago.
As I sat on the grassy field I couldn’t help but reflect of my own experience as a mother with her new born. It’s amazed me to see how quickly this little foal grasped basic movements such as walking, and eating within a few short hours of his life. It was a joy to see him stretch his short neck, and bend his front legs to eat what few tall blades of grass there was. He watched his mother carefully, learning from her movements, body language and sounds. And nursed gingerly. Finally, walking alongside her protective flank.
And then there was the clown side of him with his legs, proportionately longer than his body, and his ears, pricked and larger than his head earning him the nickname Moose. His lean body not yet filled out sprang into action as his curiosity got the better of him and he began to play and kicked around the field.
I couldn’t help but giggle as he tried to eat the hem of my pants and gum my shoelaces. I watched with lovey dovey eyes as I took my camera to my eye to capture his beauty, his character and his inquisitiveness before him and his mom retreated back to the comfort of the warm barn for the evening.
It was indeed an honour to be able to spend a few precious hours late one afternoon and photograph this special time between him and his mother. The bond that they have formed is already strong and unbreakable.
Adding bling to your face mask is a sure way of getting you to wear them (more). But, finding the right photo isn’t as easy as you think.
Not all photos are made to go on a mask. You need to consider colour, composition, sharpness, contrast and the quality (resolution) of the photo as well as the type of printing and the material it will be printed on.
Lucky for my kids, I’m a pet photographer and they were able to choose their favourite photo of our cats so that I could order their very own face masks. The verdict? They LOVE them. Letting them choose the photo was key as it gave them control over their masks and they are proud to show off their furry friend. Perfect for school and getting them to wear them.
I used a local printer. The masks are made with a stretchy material and slip on easily over the ears for a comfy, secure fit. They come in 3 sizes – small, medium and large. I ordered a large for my husband and it fits him great. For myself and the kids I ordered a medium . It fits me perfectly. However, the mask is a tad loose on both my boys. I think I’m going to reorder another set for them (with different photos for the fun of it) in the small size. My kids are aged 10 and 13.
If you are interested in customizing your face masks with a photo of your dog, cat, fish, horse or other animal let me know. I’d love to take a photo of them indoors or outdoors (don’t worry, I am practicing Covid-19 rules). Pay for the photo session and I’ll throw in a mask for free with your choice of photo. Not only will you end up with a kickass mask you’ll also have high-end photos that you can use for custom prints, wall-art, albums or a coffee table book.
$49.99 – gets you a short photo session, you choose the photo or I can help you and, a mask. I’d love to hear from you!!
We all know cats usually do what they want and when they want. For a photographer this can be quite challenging. We have tricks up our sleeves and will work where the cat will be most comfortable and open to the camera. This often means working in a clients home as opposed to a studio. This Catography series of posts is dedicated to those felines who have modeled for me in all their purrfect ways and the stories that come with their photo session.
Meet Coco. This extra-adorable, super cute kitten gave me a run for my money and that’s why he scores my first post. I openly admit, to date, he is the hardest cat that I have ever taken photos of. LOL!!
Most kittens are bouncy, wobbly, jumpy and fast but this little guy was in perpetual motion x 10. It was his sleepy time but he would have none of that while I was there. We tried blocking off his exits but he found ways to sneak through. He pounced on things and climbed the couch. We put him on the highest perch of his cat-scratch post and realised he was that much closer to the mantle that he, oh, so much wanted to explore. We played with him but he never tired. He ran to the left and to the right and zigzagged like a squirrel where you think you have the next move figured out but then he changed his mind and stopped before going again 1/4 of a second later. That cute photo of a kitten in a bowl? Haha…not for this guy. He was just too darn energetic, cute and FAST.
It’s a big world out there and this little monster was all about learning and exploring. I don’t blame him really. I think my mom mentioned I was the same way when I was the equivalent of Coco’s age in human years. But, that’s another story.
Eventually, I was able to get a few photos of him through anticipation, figuring him out, patience and some luck. As much as Coco made me sweat I loved every moment of his photo session. I love what I do and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Thanks so much to his parents for being accommodating and for their patience as well!! I can’t wait to see you again. I’m sure you’ve grown tons within these past few weeks.
Interested in a portrait of your furry friend? Let’s talk!
Cecile Gambin Photography (CGP) is going through a cool change. Thanks in part to Covid-19 with some new-found time, I have decided to refocus my brand and split my CGP website in two. CGP will remain as is, concentrating on people, action, editorial and event photography. However, my animals side of photography will now have it’s own website.
I love animals and have always had cats and dogs even though I’m allergic to them. Pet photography is something I really enjoy doing and I am fortunate to be able to meet some really cool furry friends and their owners.
By creating a new website that’s 100% focused on animals I am able to showcase all the glorious, kooky fur-babies without distraction from my other photography. It was time to give the fur-balls their own website.
I chose the name Cool Cat to represent my photos – modern, striking, and colourful – much like when the term is used to describe a hip, and cool jazz guitar player. While I have no business playing the guitar in front of a crowd I do appreciate the connotation and the image that the words ‘cool cat’ evoke. And, I just like the words. Can you dig it?
I hope you’ll take a cruise through this website and, perhaps, take the time to leave a comment on this blog. As always, please feel free to share Cool Cat Photography and let your friends know about me. A referral is the best form of flattery.
As a thank you I’d like to offer you a 10% discount for future booking sessions (just let me know at the time of the booking).
Pandemic restrictions are slowly being lifted across the country. While these are in place, I will be taking outdoor sessions only, shooting with a long lens and keeping my social distance.
More boisterous than other felines these mini-leopards run, jump, explore, play in water, and then run and jump some more. Which makes photographing them interesting, fun and real test in patience and skills.
Meet Casper. He’s a 5 month old Bengal who is unusually timid. Probably because he was the runt of his litter and confidence is a struggle for him. Photographing him was a bit more difficult over other cats and dogs I’ve worked with but with some patience and a few tricks up my sleeve I was able to get him to relax enough to show his sweet side.
Before I take photos of animals I meet with their owners to get a sense of their pets personality. That’s what I’m interested in. I want to capture what makes them them – their uniqueness, their quirks, their grimaces, their furry smile and their thoughts. The fun, and the pure awesomeness that went with having them by my side day in and day out. That’s how I would want to remember my pet.
I try not to keep the animal longer than needed. I realise they have more important things to do in their lives like eat and play. Sometimes a photo session can last 30 minutes or longer than an hour. Whatever the case, I don’t rush it. I’m flexible and work with you and your pet.
For inquiries or to book a photo session please contact me via email or phone. You can find my coordinates on my contact page. Thanks!
