Photographing Cats Indoors, Where the Light Is Bad
Cats do not go outside on request. Work with a window instead of fighting the ceiling light.
By Ruff & Royal
· 1 min read
Indoor light is dim and orange, and a cat will not follow you to the one good spot. Bring the shot to the cat.
Use a window as your light source
Put the cat between you and a large window, side-on. North-facing windows are the most forgiving because the light never goes harsh.
Turn the room lights off
Mixing warm bulbs with daylight gives you a colour cast that is difficult to correct. One light source is always cleaner than two.
Get to their level
Shooting down at a cat foreshortens the face. Put the phone on the floor and you will get a portrait instead of a snapshot.
