“Hey Barb! I don’t know if you saw, but I have baby kittens! They are almost two weeks old now. I wanted to offer their adorable faces to you for photos I’m sure your readers would love that. We will have them for another 8-10 weeks. Let me know if you want to do something like that!
I hope all is well
Emily”
Kitten photography? Could an invitation get any better? My emerging photography skills were really put to the test.. squirmy little bundles of fur that couldn’t stay still for more than a fraction of a fraction of a second! Lighting was overhead fluorescent bulbs (I believe) and they actually worked in my favor.. the colors of my photos were warm, just like the faces on these sweet little kittens.
There were four little kittens to fall in love with.. but I must mention their mother Violet, the most serene, patient mother in my estimation! I didn’t manage to get a photo of her, so I will have to go back to remedy the situation. Violet gave birth to four kittens that exemplify Mendel’s laws. Each of the four was a unique combination of the shades found in Violet’s fur, black, grey, white, and ginger.
Let me introduce you. First we have Dandelion, he’s the lovely ginger colored kitten you see above and below.
Then we have his brother Periwinkle, a gentle little boy all soft and gray lovely..
I love the contrast of the markings on this little black and white kitten, her name is Indigo.
And finally.. another sister, aptly named Olive Fern by her two loving owners..
I brought my wooden trencher dough bowl and lined it with a little faux fur from IKEA and some skeins of wool.
I took hundreds of photos and I have to say.. I had a hard time choosing which ones to share with you! Every one.. an endearing face, a new turn of the curious head, or a tentatively placed paw.
Most had settings of ISO 6400 (remember that’s a fast “film” for fast moving targets), aperture was set to f 1/8 (so some background soft focus action but less light needed), and shutter speed 1/50. If I did this again, I think I need some daylight, “real” lighting or a higher shutter speed, but I have to say I still love the soft focused nature of the photos.
This was completely so much fun.. holding and playing with tiny kittens.. and having the chance to practice photography!
Could it have been any better? Only if I were allowed to bring one home! I must have been quite fond of Dandelion, I had so many photos of him that I lost count..
I am so grateful, Emily! I’ll be back for a few family photos soon!!
Too cute! Very lovely photos, Smidge. Dandelion is definitely a charmer, but I adore Olive Fern’s coloring 🙂
Gorgeous! Can I have one too?! I rather like Periwinkle…. but they are all cute. Love your photos! 🙂
*SQUEALS WITH DELIGHT*
Kitten therapy at it’s best!
Too cute. Well done.
Barb – these are adorable! So sweet! Your photography is perfect! I wish kittens would stay kittens forever!!
Cuteness OVERLOAD Much:)
Oh these little balls of fur look so cuddly. I bet you had to really work your camera to get just the right shutter speed as they are fast little buggers bouncing everywhere. Have a super weekend. BAM
Oh my goodness but these little kittens couldn’t be any more adorable. And your photos are just perfect, Smidge. The faux fur and yarn made the perfect backdrop! I’m practically purring myself! 🙂
Oh, melt, swoon, fall in love … those kittens are adorable! There is no end to your talent – these photos are lovely! Love how you put skeins of wool in the bowl with them .. that adds such texture and interest.But best of all were the stars of your photoshoot, those enchanting kittens.
Irresistible sweetness! I’m envious of your great opportunity, but love the photos you shared!!
Adorable! When I was growing up, my cat gave birth to 64 kittens in all, and we found homes for all of them. Of course now I wonder what on earth my parents were thinking when they didn’t put a stop to that sooner. But as you can imagine, we OFTEN had kittens around and I loved every minute of it.
Congrats on great photography, Smidge. What an assignment! You’ve captured their playful nature so well and they’re adorable xx
OMG!! So cute & so sweet…
Absolutely adorable!
These are totally adorable! Nothing cuter than a kitten. Super pictures – you done good! Really fun post – thanks so much.
Beautiful photos and adorable kittens!
I must say, Barb, this post is beyond the limits of the very scientific “Cute-O-Meter”. How nice that your friend thought of you, enabling you to both see the kitties and practice photography. You certainly took full advantage. These photos are beautiful. It was a great idea bringing the faux fur and yarn, too.
If only I could have brought one home, John! Hey, none of the kittens wanted to play with the wool, what’s up with that?
I see you clearly have a favorite. Well done, all beautiful photos, you could put together a cat calendar.
I was hard not to sneak one home, Norma!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! 🙂
oh.my.god.
Definition of adorable.
I love how they all have such different colors and markings. xx
OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I want one! It’s been 14 years since my old guy was a kitty. I think he needs a kitten to keep him company. 🙂 SO CUTE!!!
I WANT THEM ALL!!! They are absolutely adorable Smidge and as you know I have 3 of my own. They are so precious when they are tiny.
Beautifully photographed and looking forward to seeing more.
🙂 Mandy xo
Smidge, these are some exquisite kitty photos!! Clearly you’d fallen in love – it’s everywhere in these pictures! (Dandelion, oh my gosh!!) The only pic I’d still love to see is that golden one and that golden you all snuggled. Really beautifully captured!!
Well, now that would be so sweet, spree.. but there’s a fella here who isn’t ready for another pet, unfortunately.. but we’re workin’ on him!
Smidge, these are some exquisite kitty photos!! Clearly you’d fallen in love – it’s everywhere in these pictures! (Dandelion, oh my gosh!!) The only pic I’d still love to see is that golden one and that golden you all snuggled. Really so beautifully captured!! XO
How many times can I say “AWWW”…. nothing is more adorable than a kitten. Wonderful photos.
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