The charm of cats is highlighted by the monochrome option
"Since around 2017, I have been mainly creating black and white photographs, not just of cats. Rather than thinking about what colors are in what places in a photo, I like to think about whether it is light or dark, so I decided to take the plunge and take black and white photographs.
This photo captures the moment when Tsubute the Himalayan cat and Sayo the Exotic Longhair cat were lying together on the sofa. If it were a color photo, your eye would surely be drawn to the deep green of the sofa, but thanks to the black and white photo, Tsubute's whiskers stand out more. For me, this helps to highlight what I want to capture. It depends on the time and the situation, but I often set the exposure halfway between the brightest and darkest parts of the subject to make it easier to adjust later.
Unlike obedient dogs, cats are free-spirited creatures. It's probably best to photograph them with the understanding that the cat is in control. It works well if you have the attitude of, "I'm intruding, and I'm going to take a photo." At least, that's the mindset I have when I photograph.
