To be a black cat on Halloween

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Black cats, lucky families – Black cats may face unusual struggles in their lives, but they sure make their families feel lucky to have them! Click through the gallery to meet some of our readers' favorites and get their tips for photographing your dark-furred feline.
Bianca Phillips says that patience is key when photographing pets, such as her cat Kiki. "Have lots of treats and toys ready," she suggests.
Bianca Phillips says that patience is key when photographing pets, such as her cat Kiki. "Have lots of treats and toys ready," she suggests.
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Salem – Salem is "the quintessential black cat," with fur "softer than silk" and "unbelievably expressive" yellow eyes, says Brandon Blatter. He suggests experimenting with exposure when photographing a black pet. "By overexposing the photo, more detail is brought out of their black fur," he says.
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Bandit – An article claiming that black cats get abandoned because they don't look good in photos went viral over the summer
But not Bandit, whose favorite pastimes include "eating, sleeping, and killing pipe cleaners," says owner Jessica Tinker. When it comes to photographing black kitties, "the struggle is real," she says. "I've found it works best to have a light source shining towards his face, to take a picture when his eyes are wide open, or if he's against a light-colored background."
But not Bandit, whose favorite pastimes include "eating, sleeping, and killing pipe cleaners," says owner Jessica Tinker. When it comes to photographing black kitties, "the struggle is real," she says. "I've found it works best to have a light source shining towards his face, to take a picture when his eyes are wide open, or if he's against a light-colored background."
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Bob – "Bob is the dude," says Sherri Talley. He is "extremely laid back," and as you can see, his eyes are "stunning."
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Mac – Shauna Cornwell's black cat Mac "loves cuddles, whether it be with our other cat Charlie, people or, in