I am so excited to share this blog post with you! I recently had the pleasure of being introduced to a breed of cat that I’d never worked with before – and the images we created together could not be more distinctive! Chia & Lucy are sphynx cats!

Sphynx cats make up for their lack of fur with tons of personality! :)  As soon as Chia stepped foot into the studio, she was immediately exploring every nook & cranny that she could find… in my desk, behind my printer, on the windowsill behind the drapes, amidst the books I keep on hand… everywhere! These cats are experts at climbing, balancing & getting into small spaces. They also love attention, and being close to their humans. They dig & nestle into any surface they possibly can – so if you’re resting peacefully in bed, don’t be surprised when your sphynx cat burrows down into the covers with you! After all, they have to keep warm somehow! :)

I’m always impressed by cats that visit the studio – since most cats don’t travel well – so I was thrilled that these expressive kitties were so outgoing & willing to play! I really enjoyed photographing these unique subjects, and bringing out the beauty in their hairless little bodies. Some people prefer the furry, cuddly looks of most cat breeds, and that’s fine – but working with Chia & Lucy was a dream come true for me! :)  Here are just a few photos from our in-studio photo session.

This is Lucy! (Short for Lucille Ball!)

And this is Chia. Isn’t she striking?!

Oh – and Lucy brought her canine sister along, too! This is Delilah! :)

Thanks for a great session, Lisa & Nicole! I’m looking forward to seeing you both again soon!

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