Photographer Emphasizes The Magnificence Of Black Cats By Taking Pictures Of Them Against A Black Backdrop, And The Results Are Stunning
While the origins of why black cats are considered bad luck are murky, there are a few theories. One popular belief is that black cats were associated with witches and witchcraft during the Middle Ages.
In fact, Pope Gregory IX even declared that black cats were "instruments of the devil" in 1233. This belief likely led to the persecution of black cats (and, as a result, fewer black cats) and helped solidify the association between black cats and bad luck.
Other theories about why black cats are considered bad luck center around the fact that black is often associated with death and darkness. In many cultures, black is seen as a color of mourning, so a black cat crossing your path could be considered an omen of bad things to come.
Additionally, because black cats are often active at night, they were once thought to be able to see into the future or even control the weather. However, black cats are just as lovely and friendly as any other cat, and they don't deserve to be feared or mistreated because of outdated superstitions.
Casey Elise Christopher, an animal advocate and pet photographer, is striving to shift these beliefs with her beautiful images of these dark-colored felines.
Christopher is a lifestyle and pet photographer based in LA.
Christopher created a series of photos that feature black felines against a black background.
Through this setup, she can highlight the beauty of the cats and make their personalities stand out.
Their black fur and the black backdrop make their eyes more visible; it's like we're looking into their souls.
Some are shy, while others are confident.
But what's common among these creatures is that they're looking for acceptance and love.
Statistics reveal that the adoption rates of black cats are the lowest.
Moreover, they also have the highest euthanasia rates.
The photographer's social media is full of cat pictures.
She has also worked with blind cats.
She has always been interested in photography.
It was in December 2014 when she met her first cat, Imogen.
She adopted the feline from an animal shelter. The little furball set her on a path to saving other felines.
Imogen inspired the young photographer to volunteer at a shelter.
It was also through Christopher's cat that she found her passion. She is an expert in pet photography.
Christopher recalls how crowded and noisy the shelter was.
Another thing she noticed was the pictures in the cats' cages. For her, they weren't doing the poor furballs justice.
The shelter used old cameras, and the lighting wasn't that good. The pictures were mostly of cats hiding in the corners.
That was when the idea hit her. She thought that if she used a newer camera with excellent lighting and if the shoot was done in a place where the cats were comfortable, it would create better results.
Better pictures would entice people to visit the shelter after seeing the kitties on the website. It would also increase the chances of these felines getting adopted.
Since then, the photographer has been working with more shelters in an effort to help the cats find their forever homes.
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