OKKat Photography

That was fun, thanks!!

And imprisoned for a very long time. Don’t forget the imprisoned part.

We can only hope.

After scolding one's cat one looks into its face and is seized by the ugly suspicion that it understood every word. And has filed it for reference. ~Charlotte Gray

If only US/OK cats had it so good.

A tabby kitten with white paws is leaping at the camera with front legs outstretched and claws extended. He is set on a purple background and his rear paws are just barely in contact with the purple velvet beneath him.

Two grey kittens flank a pale yellow tabby kitten, set against a pink background and on a pink shag carpet.

For #InternationalRescueCatDay, I’m looking at the bookends of my journey. 📸

Left: The very first rescue kitty I ever photographed.
Right: The three-kitten litter from my last foster portrait weekend.

My style has evolved, but the mission is the same: one photo can save lives. 🐾 #OKCPets #AdoptMe

They start to feel like a responsibility and I’m “behind”. I don’t like that pressure to keep up, even though it’s self imposed, so I don’t listen very often.

Three pets are together in the same image. Laying down at our left, a blue-eyed Siamese cat. In the center, a tri-colored mixed breed dog sitting up tall, and on the right, a green-eyed brown and grey tabby cat, also sitting up. All three are looking at the camera and they are positioned on a blue carpet, with a lighter blue background behind them.

My client has picked up her artwork so I finally get to share this adorable family portrait! I present to you, Bongo, Mocha, and Apollo!

Eat the frog first.

We were gifted a plecosthemus when our kids decided to no longer maintain their tank. And a deformed cory. The cory bebops all over the tank all day long but the pleco only comes out at night. I was able to get video of this giant. His length is about half the depth of the tank.

A black adolescent cat with yellow eyes on a pink background. Kitty is standing on three paws with the fourth up and reaching forward, claws out, as if to scratch the camera lens.

Happy Valentine’s Day! How are you celebrating your couple- or single-dom? Time w/your critters? Special gifts?

The Mr. & I had a double date breakfast w/my BFF & her partner. Tonight, we are dining at our favorite local Italian joint and I’m editing all afternoon.

Feel Cauldron’s love below.

Two solid grey kittens flank their dilute yellow tabby sibling in this tiny family portrait on pink.

I had time with this trio last weekend and did not realize how badly I needed kitten time until I had some. OKC rescue orgs, please to bring more kittens! Chloe, Samuel, and Nadine are from Ok Humane Society if you also need kitten time.

😂 Read the whole thing? Instant gratification takes too long.

Found them both! Reddit has a whole sub for this type of content. Sometimes they’re hard, and sometimes I just walk away.

Images for four dogs and three kittens on white, pink, or red backdrops.

My camera "roll" is a chaotic mix of pittie ears and kitten whiskers! 📸 From confident adult dogs to kittens meowing for attention, this weekend was a reminder of why I do this. Capturing the moment a rescue animal shows their true soul is how we get them home. 🐾
#OKCPets #RescueDogs #rescuecats

Gotta love the weirdos, right?

A long haired tortoiseshell with bright green eyes and wearing a brown leather collar is shown in profile. She is looking up to our left. She is set against a pale off-white background and there are small blurred lights behind her.

A grey tabby cat wearing a pink collar has his mouth open as if to show off his bottom canine teeth. He has one crumpled ear and is set against a deep green background.

I had a cat, Fluffy, that used to do this. She also drank her water via paw. Now I have Earl who likes to wash his paws in his drinking water and track paw prints through the house.

I wish I had video of either in action. but I just have their studio portraits. Fluffy on white, Earl on green.

LOL, I feel like spending more, especially on the healthier food, IS the adult move.

Projection? It seems to be all they know how to do.

What a dear soul, and beautiful silvering senior!

But you got fruit! I’d say that’s fairly adult.

An image of many small dog bone shaped cookies haphazardly laid out on a parchment paper covered baking sheet. To the right of the cookie sheet is a rolled out bit of dough and a multi-dog bone cookie cutter.

I have a client session today, so I’m baking liver dog treats for their dogs to take home with them. This is a recipe I designed; it has no sugar, salt, or preservatives.

Still working on an idea for cat client gifts, but those require me to learn how to crochet. It may be a while!

A small brown and black hound dog with ears down glances sideways at the camera. He is set on a black background

New foster pictures coming this weekend, who’s excited!

I don’t know about you, but I need all the cute dogs and cats I can get to break up the monotony of (gestures vaguely) all this.

Here’s a flashback to one of my early foster pictures. Angus broke my heart with his fear of everything.

Voted by mail days ago!

A brown dog with a curled tail stands in profile while facing the viewer. He is standing on purple velvet and is set against a purple background.

Despite a rough start, Rosie is incredibly easy-going and good-natured. She is house-, crate-, leash-trained, & socialized w/dogs & cats. Rosie is treat-motivated, making her a joy to train. She wants an active home that can appreciate her high energy. See more okkatphoto.com/adoptable-fo...

A black white and tan dog with wide eyes has her mouth open wide, ready to catch the treat hurtling her way. She is set against a medium grey background.

session. With two adult cats and a young, but exceptionally well-trained mixed breed dog. Who, incidentally looks a lot like our own Bonnie!

Here’s a wee sneak peek of one of my favorite images of her Mocha.

Warnings: not fully edited!

Had a client in the studio this week. This gal actually RESCUED my own dog when she either escaped, or was released from our yard. Whether accidental or with bad intent, our Bonnie had some rough experiences in her almost 2 days out and about. The sweet gal who found her and called us got a free 1/2

A brown and white terrier mix with light brown eyes gazes directly at the viewer and is set against a blue background. There is a white OKKat Photography logo in the upper left corner.

What skill do you suppose Lottie learned while in the studio for her portraits? Find out at bit.ly/4aF8TrF
Lottie is from Happy Hounds Animal Rescue.

An orange tabby kitten with intense yellow eyes perches playfully on a purple platform and is backed with a pale purple background.

What makes this playful, outgoing kitten a "melt in your arms" companion? Find out more at bit.ly/4aF8TrF

Griffin is from All Paws Rescue.

A light brown dog with a white chest is set against a deep red background. She has a smooth coat and has cocked her head to our left while looking directly at the camera. There is a white OKKat Photography logo in the upper left corner.

Find out where this young pup spent days alone before her rescue. Billie is available from We’re OK Foundation - An Animal Rescue. See more of Billie and many others at bit.ly/4aF8TrF.

#PuppyLove #HighEnergyDog #SmartPup #AvailableSoon #RescueDo