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You are here: Home / Diary / Happy Fourth, Unhappy Photo Shoot.

Happy Fourth, Unhappy Photo Shoot.

July 4, 2017 By: Summer Samba48 Comments

part of an unsuccessful photo shoot for the fourth

My human decided a redo of yesterday’s photo shoot was in order… but it didn’t turn out any better! At first, she shot photos from too high of an angle so the perspective looks wonky.

somali cat posing for fourth of July

She fixed that — and then she forgot to put my collar back on! Plus the tablecloth, which is now just the ground cover, is crooked.

tortoiseshell cat barges into photo shoot

Even Binga couldn’t help this photo shoot! Well, it’s not like she ever helps.

tortoiseshell cat walks off set

Apparently she wasn’t needed for this to be a ruined photo shoot.

So it’s back to the drawing board! Oh well, I hope you have a safe and sane Fourth!

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  1. Katie Isabella says

    July 20, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    You girls totally make my DAY!

    Reply
  2. Katie Isabella says

    July 20, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    Did I not leave a reply??? I can’t believe it! LOVED these…and your face with Binga there cracks mom and me up!

    Reply
  3. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says

    July 5, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    Wait. Binga — helping?

    MOL!

    Hope you guys all had a pawesome 4th!

    Reply
  4. Mark's Mews says

    July 5, 2017 at 7:33 pm

    Indeed, those were all really lame pictures! Psyche!!! MOL, they all looked fine to us. WE have ta retouch-out dust-bunnies and stuff from OUR pictures all the time.

    But youve gone and done it now; TBT is cleaning house and we HATE that. Damp floor, sucky-machine noises, and cleaning smells… Ah well, once a year isnt TOO bad!

    Reply
  5. meowmeowmans says

    July 5, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    Well, you made OUR fourth happy, looking at these photos. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Lola says

    July 5, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    Oh dear! Well, your collar is very cute!

    Reply
  7. Valentine says

    July 5, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    Well, you can’t blame your human for trying, anyway. Don’t get, too discouraged. You just have high standards, my dear, as we cats all do. All we can do is to keep pushing our humans, so they’ll try to better improve themselves. I do like your pics, though. Mew Mew!

    Reply
  8. The kitties of purring pines says

    July 5, 2017 at 12:28 am

    MOL! Happy 4th of July!

    Reply
  9. Pipo/Angel-Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    July 5, 2017 at 12:13 am

    We need you to teach Pipo how to look at the camera:! And…we thought if only our pics were half as good as yours! We sure had a giggle at the last picture.

    Happy Bleted Fourth Of July!!

    Reply
  10. The Dash Kitten Crew says

    July 4, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    We think the whole Bang Shoot idea worked better……..

    Reply
  11. Cathy Keisha says

    July 4, 2017 at 7:05 pm

    Whoa! You sure TW wasn’t impersonating your human? Actually, those pics are too nice for her to have taken them.

    Reply
  12. LP says

    July 4, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    Happy fourth to you and your family Summer! We always think you look perfect in every shot 🙂 (Binga too 🙂 )

    the critters in the cottage xo

    Reply
  13. Tamago says

    July 4, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    We think you still look great 🙂
    Happy Independence Day!

    Reply
  14. Nellie says

    July 4, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    Dear Girl! I must say you are a little too critical! I personally think you look terrific – especially that second from last shot with you and Binga!
    Thanks for the Canada Day wishes! I had a terrific day!
    Love Barb

    Reply
  15. THe Island Cats says

    July 4, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    Oh well…they all can’t go purrfectly. Happy 4th of July!

    Reply
  16. William's Kith & Kin says

    July 4, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    Happy Fourth of July, all! Stay safe!

    P.S. We think you’re too much of a perfectionist, Summer! Your photos look fine to us.

    Reply
  17. Melissa, Mudpie & Angel Truffles says

    July 4, 2017 at 3:14 pm

    Happy 4th, Summer and family!

    Reply
  18. Kitties Blue says

    July 4, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    We think Binga always adds some great tortitude to the photo shoots. You are always too critical of your human’s ability, Summer. We thought a couple of these were terrific. Wishing you a happy, safe and quiet 4th. Hope there will be more treats. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy

    Reply
  19. Mary McNeil says

    July 4, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    Oh Summer, sweetie, they aren’t that bad ! And Binga dropping by just adds a touch of life’s normal hassles.

    Reply
  20. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    July 4, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    Happy 4th July to you and all our US friends.

    Reply
  21. RAINe says

    July 4, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    Your human’s “bad” photos are still way better than our human’s best ones. Have a fun and safe 4th from all of us!

    Reply
  22. Fraidy Cats! says

    July 4, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    there is just something about that picture of you looking at Binga, Summer 🙂
    we like the wonky shot! Happy Independence Day!

    pip, smidge, minnie, hollie, sharpie, ditto, TL

    Reply
  23. Annabelle says

    July 4, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    Summer, Happy 4th of July to you and your family!

    Reply
  24. Annie says

    July 4, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    Well, we think these pics are fun and patriotic. Happy 4th of July!

    Reply
  25. CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

    July 4, 2017 at 10:40 am

    Miss Universe For Cats contestants!!

    Pretty Cats always look Pretty!!

    Reply
  26. Random felines says

    July 4, 2017 at 10:22 am

    You still look good no matter what. Happy 4th

    Reply
  27. BeadedTail says

    July 4, 2017 at 10:19 am

    MOL! You girls are so funny! Happy 4th to all of you!

    Reply
  28. Beau beau & Angie says

    July 4, 2017 at 10:05 am

    Love the photo theme for 4th of July. A friendly critique for you that I learned from a photography class I took is to iron the backdrop. It makes a difference. Not everyone notices but once you know you will always notice it in photos.
    -mom Brenda

    Reply
    • Summer Samba says

      July 4, 2017 at 10:35 am

      My human is so bad at ironing, she’s scared of putting MORE wrinkles in it! Sometimes we use bedsheets that she twists up on purpose to create wrinkles that look like they’re there on purpose.

      Reply
  29. Patty says

    July 4, 2017 at 9:44 am

    Any picture with you in it is a good picture Summer

    Reply
  30. Margaret Elmendorf says

    July 4, 2017 at 9:23 am

    A very Happy Fourth to all of you too.

    Reply
  31. caren gittleman says

    July 4, 2017 at 9:10 am

    Tell your human not to worry! We think these are GREAT!! Wishing you all a happy, safe and QUIET 4th!!!

    Reply
  32. Teddy says

    July 4, 2017 at 8:42 am

    Oh Summer…….you’ve definitely given “patriotic” two good tries – I think that first one is a keeper but then I thought a couple of yesterday’s were too! You should have known your resident firecrackerbomber (haha) would horn in on at least one of your shots!!!

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  33. Athena says

    July 4, 2017 at 8:19 am

    You look great!

    Happy Fourth!

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

    Reply
  34. Madi and Mom says

    July 4, 2017 at 8:15 am

    MOL Summer
    Now that Binga is a Crotchety Cougar she is enjoying all the limelight
    Hugs madi your bfff

    Reply
  35. Dma says

    July 4, 2017 at 8:09 am

    Bingo knows when to get off a sinking ship… happy 4th.

    Reply
  36. Ellen Pilch says

    July 4, 2017 at 7:06 am

    I like the tablecloth better in these photos , I don’t think any are ruined except maybe the one with Binga’s tail 🙂 Happy 4th to you all!

    Reply
  37. When the Cat is Away says

    July 4, 2017 at 6:00 am

    Haha! Summer – we’re sorry for all your 4th of July troubles, but at least we figuered from your comments on other blogs that the fireworks in your area aren’t a big issue.

    We’ve to admit that we’re glad Finnish celebrations do never include fireworks nor costumes, hehe.

    Reply
  38. Brian frum says

    July 4, 2017 at 5:46 am

    We think you two look terrific! Happy Independence Day from all of us. We hope it’s a quiet on in your neck of the woods.

    Reply
  39. Purrjamm Cats says

    July 4, 2017 at 5:29 am

    Those were great tries! I love the 1st and 3rd pics. You girls make everything fun and festive. Happy 4th to all of you! And thanks for trying again. Purrs

    Reply
  40. Katie Isabella says

    July 4, 2017 at 4:52 am

    Summer…I swear, you can make a smile out of the ethernet for mommy! You too Binga!

    Reply
  41. CCL Wendy says

    July 4, 2017 at 4:52 am

    May you and your family have a fantastic 4th of July! You look simply mahvelous, dear Summer.

    Reply
  42. Roby Sweet says

    July 4, 2017 at 4:45 am

    Oh well…they can’t all be great shoots. But you look beautiful no matter what!

    Reply
  43. Ratty says

    July 4, 2017 at 3:17 am

    It all looks good to me. Happy 4th of July.

    Reply
  44. Toby and Leia says

    July 4, 2017 at 2:44 am

    Happy QUIET 4th to you.

    Reply
  45. TyBee says

    July 4, 2017 at 2:10 am

    Happy 4th of July

    Reply
  46. Mickey's Musings says

    July 4, 2017 at 12:52 am

    Hope you got some good treats for having to do this again!
    Happy 4th of July!
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

    Reply

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