Susan the Sphynx

This week I got to photograph one of the most unusual subjects I’ve had in front of my camera: a hairless cat. I really didn’t know much about hairless cats before this, just that they looked angry most of the time. But looks can be deceiving!

This is Susan (great name, eh?). She belongs to Virginia (ya, Virginia, from the Woofy’s videos!). When I saw Susan I knew I had to photograph her.

Susan came to Virginia as a rescue, and she has quickly found her way into the family. According to Virginia, she is the most “dog-like” cat she’s ever had. She loves to be around people, tear around the house, and provide lots of entertainment. It didn’t take long for Susan to get comfortable in the studio. In not time she was purring and playing while she had her portrait taken.

Her body is quite soft, too. And as you would expect, Susan loves warmth, so a good cuddle is welcome.

My studio is portable, so I can bring it to you! That is especially helpful with cats, who can have trouble adapting to new surroundings. If you have ever thought about having professional portraits of your cat, drop me a line! I’d love to chat about the possibilities.

Here are more shots of Susan. Enjoy!