Cat Show & Pictures

[Yosemite]

I'm going to a cat show this weekend (meeting up with another TCS member) and we were wondering if it is likely they will let us take pictures. Anyone know?

[WellingtonCats]

Of course. I take photos all the time and so do the general public

[GoldenKitty45]

Sure - if you are taking pictures in the benching area, just ask the owner if you can take a picture of their cat. In the judging rings, its ok, but do NOT use a flash when you take the picture.

Where's the show and what association?

[mews2much]

Have fun at the show.

[WellingtonCats]

Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

Sure - if you are taking pictures in the benching area, just ask the owner if you can take a picture of their cat. In the judging rings, its ok, but do NOT use a flash when you take the picture.

Where's the show and what association?

Here in NZ you don't need to ask the owner if a picture needs to be taken. It's usually sort of flattering.

[Yosemite]

Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

Sure - if you are taking pictures in the benching area, just ask the owner if you can take a picture of their cat. In the judging rings, its ok, but do NOT use a flash when you take the picture.

Where's the show and what association?

Its the Hamilton Cat Fanciers Cat Show in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I am meeting Imunsie (owned by Kismet and Cello). This will be our very first cat show and we are both very excited.

[missymotus]

Originally Posted by WellingtonCats

Here in NZ you don't need to ask the owner if a picture needs to be taken. It's usually sort of flattering.

No asking here either

[Yosemite]

I hope to see a Sphynx up close and possibly even touch one.

[GoldenKitty45]

I just think its polite to ask first. After all, the owner might position the cat a little better for a good picture for you. And when people have wanted Charlie's picture, they always ask first.


Yes, try to touch a Sphynx - first touch is probably the strangest feeling to pet a cat with no fur And compare to a Cornish if there is one. People are shocked to find how soft they are cause they usually think they are course or wire feeling or something. Let me know if any Oci's are at the show (don't think there will be).

[Yosemite]

Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

I just think its polite to ask first. After all, the owner might position the cat a little better for a good picture for you. And when people have wanted Charlie's picture, they always ask first.


Yes, try to touch a Sphynx - first touch is probably the strangest feeling to pet a cat with no fur And compare to a Cornish if there is one. People are shocked to find how soft they are cause they usually think they are course or wire feeling or something. Let me know if any Oci's are at the show (don't think there will be).

I would definitely ask before just assuming I could take a photo. My hubby loves Abyssinians so I hope there are some at the show.

If there are any Oci's I'll do my best to get some pictures. I'm hoping to get at least a couple pictures of every kind of cat there!

[anita1216]

I do hope you are able to pet a Sphynx, they really feel nothing like they look IMO (I say this as my two warm purr bags are trying to climb into my lap). I do love a rex coat of ay kind as well My only experience with that are my rex rats, very soft and I love the curls and waves.

[Nekochan]

When people have asked to take a photo of my cats I usually will bring take them out of the cage or get a toy out to get their attention so they can get a better photo. So, if you ask first you might get much better shots.