How to Include Your Cat in Family Christmas Photos

How to Include Your Cat in Family Christmas Photos

Say Meow for the Family Pic!

Take your cameras out and get ready for a round of Christmas pictures this December! With all your family members and loved ones surrounding you, this is an exciting time to include your pet cat in your family pictures. 

Apart from finding the perfect cat Christmas gifts, we suggest that you take another initiative to include your feline pal in your Christmas activities. This can’t be anything from food tasting to posing for pictures. Remember that pets are family, too, and holiday photos aren’t complete without including our furry companions.

However, snapping the perfect picturesque photos with your cat can be quite challenging. These furry paws tend to run around and nibble on everything they seem the find intriguing! Therefore to support your Christmas plans and be your helping hand, our experts at Petbites Australia have found the perfect list of tips and tricks to keep your cat calm during a Christmas photo shoot. We have also included creative setups that you can consider to make this Christmas experience memorable for everyone!

 

1. Choosing the Right Setting for Comfort and Festivity

Decorate your house for Christmas the way you can! Even if it’s not the entire house, we suggest that you consider a certain room, the living area or a specific corner for you to put up your Christmas decorations. No matter what you choose, make sure that your room or corner is festive and cosy. Make sure the decorations that you include are safe for your cat preventing any accidents. We suggest that you also have your cat’s favourite plush toy in the photo locations to keep them calm under the Christmas tree or right next to your favourite decoration. Consider natural light to elevate the looks and feels of the picture and include comfortable accessories such as plush blankets and soft décor to keep your cat engaged and calm, resting casually in between them. Do not forget to get your cat a mini Santa hat for an added touch of cuteness!

 

2. Dressing Up Your Cat: Light and Festive Accessories

Just like we all love to dress up during Christmas, we suggest that you have your cat dressed up with holiday themed accessories. This can be anything fun: a festive collar to a small bow, a soft scarf and even a mini Santa hat. Make sure you choose materials that do not irritate or stress your cat. Look for lightweight and festive accessories that are loose leaving your cat feel free. Introduce the accessories to your cat before the photo shoot making it a comfortable experience during the photo shoot! However, if your cat is reluctant to wear costumes, we suggest that you use festive props around them to enhance the picture. For cats who are comfortable with festive costumes, we suggest that you stick to cosy choices!

 

3. Engaging Your Cat for the Perfect Pose

Cats are both lazy and social creatures. Therefore if you crave your cat’s attention we suggest that you use all the possible tips and tricks up your sleeve. For instance, if you would want your cat to be at their best behaviour, showcasing their cat tricks, we suggest that you use their favourite cat toy or cat treat held right next to the camera for an adorable look. You can also wave around their toy or treat in the air watching them expand or add a little action to your photo shoot. Take this opportunity to capture their expressions better or use the burst mode of your camera to catch all your cats’ playful, festive moments. If your cat is more on the lazy side, we suggest you lay Christmas balls and tinsels around them for a festive look. You can also involve your family members in this picture allowing them to hold or pet your cat for a most relaxed and natural pose.

 

4. Candid Shots vs. Posed Photos

Believe it or not, cats are great on camera! Their daily activities and their personality can reflect upon each candid shot you take during the festive season. We suggest that you try and capture raw emotions such as curiosity, hyper-ness, excitement or even irritation that your cat demonstrates. This can be a beautiful memory to look back to after a very long time. We also recommend you use props such as ornaments, blankets or even Christmas feathers. You can place your cat near Christmas stockings or wrap around stockings for an enhanced festive look. Choose between candid pre-decided poses for a beautiful photo shoot!

 

5. Editing Tips for a Holiday Glow

Unless you are planning to hire a professional photographer to capture the beautiful moments with your cat and your family we suggest that you rely on a professional photo editing app that helps you enhance the pictures while adding colours and cosy glows around the photos. You can also choose to add texts and graphics that match your pictures. Including subtle holiday borders or overlays such as snowflakes or stars can give your photo a festive finish. However, on the contrary, we suggest that you keep your pictures natural, allowing you to preserve your cat’s authentic features and expressions. This photoshoot would be a memory to hold on to for a very long time!

 

Calling All Santa Paws to the Frame!

Our cats have occupied most of our lives being social and a supportive friend in need. These feline pals remind us of the great memories we share together while also giving us new memories every day to hold on to. Therefore it is a must that you include your cats in all your festive celebrations alongside your friends and family. Christmas is right around the corner. It is essential that you include your cute and cuddly cat in all your Christmas pictures.

Remember that the Christmas holidays are all about cherishing memories and reuniting with loved ones. Therefore we suggest that you take this opportunity to include your pet to make each moment special. Toss away and take each decision easy. Have fun, be patient and watch the best shots captured when you least expected them.   

If you are a cat lover, we suggest that you buy your cat a mini Santa hat or a cute festive bowl for the family photo shoot. However, if you are hoping to visit the home of a cat lover, we suggest you get them a delightful cat Christmas gift this December. At Petbites, we have a range of Christmas gifts for cat lovers including cat treats, cat toys and cat hampers. Visit Petbites Australia today to discover a beautiful range of cat products that would make a great prop and a Cat Christmas gift this December.

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