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You are here: Home / Diary / Modeling Lesson, Interrupted

Modeling Lesson, Interrupted

March 9, 2015 By: Summer Samba50 Comments

Gathering focus is the key!

I am going to give you a lesson on modeling today! A kitty can look glamorous, even if she is just wearing her everyday harness. The secret is putting yourself in the right frame of mind. If you feel beautiful, you will look beautiful! So before you start striking poses, take a few moments to call on your inner supermodel — the outer part will follow.

That is not a shark fin in the lower right hand corner

The over-the-shoulder look is especially popular! It’s a very flattering angle. I think I am turning my head a little too far, though. I am going to try this again.

I am pretending to be a fancy aristocat!

I think I got it this time! See, when you strike the right pose, viewers will tend to ignore other flaws in the photograph, like a messy background or the fact that my tail is not fluffed out like it should be. Although those things should be taken care of to begin with.

There's always a critic

Wait, who allowed her on the set?

Right now I feel like an annoyed fancy aristocat.

If she thinks she’s so smart, maybe she should do this lesson instead!

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  1. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says

    March 11, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    That’s telling her, Summer! And yes, we agree, OTS shots at just the right angle are stunning. Simply stunning!

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  2. Fraidy Cats! says

    March 10, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    good points, Summer! you know, we didn’t notice Binga at first but of course figured it would just be a matter of time until your photo shoot was Binga-bombed 😀

    Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie

    Reply
  3. Phoebe Kitten says

    March 10, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    I was looking at this and thinking, my isn’t Summer looking all grown up! She looks at-like with a delicate touch of kitten-like. How perfect is that!

    Reply
  4. Kitties Blue says

    March 10, 2015 at 8:32 am

    Shows what we know…we thought your tail looked amazing. We will admit that we didn’t notice the cluttered background…so good job! XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

    Reply
  5. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    March 9, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    Why, you *are* so purrty and regal in your demeanor…and um…well, why don’t you let Binga have at it some day, maybe then she won’t do the PB stuff so much, MOL!

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  6. Katnip Lounge says

    March 9, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    We knew there was gonna be trouble the second we saw that shark EAR!

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  7. THe Island Cats says

    March 9, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    Maybe Binga needs to take a modeling lesson or two from you, Summer.

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  8. BeadedTail says

    March 9, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Binga sure enjoys being around you doesn’t she? You are very glamorous for a youngin’ Summer!

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  9. Penelope says

    March 9, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    Me assumes that Binga stopped by for some of the shoot treats!!!
    And Don’t forgets, over at my blog Tuesday is the Finishing the Sentence Game for a personal cartoon for the winner!!
    Comes and makes your guess!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  10. Cathy Keisha says

    March 9, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    A good model always has a handler. Your handler should be fluffing your tail and keeping hanger ons off the set.

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  11. Jo-Anne says

    March 9, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    Someone likes the camera

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  12. The Poupounette Gang says

    March 9, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    We had a sneaky feeling that Miss B was going to photo-bomb! No matter, Summer, you still look divine in those photos, and you even look a little “Sparkly” in that last one…

    Purrs,
    The Chans

    Reply
  13. Sometimes Cats Herd You says

    March 9, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    We don’t think there’s any “allow” when it comes to Binga, is there? She just seems to show up.

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  14. Savannah's Paw Tracks says

    March 9, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    awwww come on Summer. Binga just wants to be in movies too and she truly is very beautiful

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  15. Lone Star Cats says

    March 9, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    Binga da photobomber strikes again.

    Reply
  16. LP says

    March 9, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    Binga, we keep saying it but you and Malou are quintessential photo bombers separated at birth! 😉

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  17. Flynn says

    March 9, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    I knew she would turn up sooner or later. You model so perfectly Summer.

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  18. ellen Pilch says

    March 9, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    Binga sure does love you.

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  19. The Swisscats says

    March 9, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    Great lesson, even Binga is interested ! Purrs

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  20. Nerissa's Life says

    March 9, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    Oh yes, that over-the-shoulder pose IS super beautiful. Lookin’ good, my friend. Lookin’ good, for sure.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

    PS. Binga, you look good, too. Really, you do. purrs

    Reply
  21. margSummer says

    March 9, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    Summer, you have that modeling down pat even with Binga there. Good job.

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  22. The Florida Furkids says

    March 9, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    You look gorgeous no matter how you pose!! Binga is probably just trying to learn from you.
    The Florida Furkids

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  23. Sherri-Ellen T-D. says

    March 9, 2015 at 11:51 am

    Binga Binga Binga why you allwayss foto bommin yur Sisfur Summer??? Mew mew mew….
    Summer mee finkss ALL yur fotoss are PURRFECT!
    Yur rite thee over thee shoulder pose werkss efurry time 😉
    ***paw kissess*** an *play bowss* Siddhartha Henry an LadyMum (shee can not play bow or shee will nevurr get back up…)

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  24. Sue Brandes says

    March 9, 2015 at 11:50 am

    You always look your best Summer. LOL at Binga. Hope always gets in the photo at our house.

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  25. Robin says

    March 9, 2015 at 11:36 am

    Great modeling lesson, even if it was interrupted. Cinco and Manna were taking notes. They want to try out some of your techniques. As for Binga….well they say that every party needs a pooper. She is cute too though 🙂

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  26. Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101) says

    March 9, 2015 at 11:29 am

    Such a cover girl! We pinned you to our famous cats board.

    Reply
  27. Colehaus Cats says

    March 9, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Clearly, your set assistant was napping on the job and needs a glare or two! We’ll practice your over the shoulder look. That screams supermodel to us!

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  28. Annabelle says

    March 9, 2015 at 9:59 am

    Summer
    Mom always tries to get me to look up with my eyes because she thinks it shows off my best asset. She also likes it when I look over my shoulder and up at her. She loves working with the macro lens on her camera which is why she gets so many close ups of all of us. You sure do look beautiful no matter which way you pose.

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  29. Emma and Buster says

    March 9, 2015 at 9:23 am

    Oh the way you position your tailio is so professional and aesthetically pleasing. Thanks Summer.

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  30. Tamago says

    March 9, 2015 at 9:06 am

    That’s a great lesson, Summer. Love your over-the-shoulder look very much!

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  31. Katie Bella says

    March 9, 2015 at 8:37 am

    Binga just kills mom when she does that! LOVE it and your reaction. Great modeling lessons too! xxoxox

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  32. Caren Gittleman says

    March 9, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Summer you feel beautiful because you ARE beautiful!! When my Mom feel beautiful, the mirror brings her back to harsh reality. Love, Cody

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  33. Madi says

    March 9, 2015 at 7:58 am

    WTG SUMMER YOU HAVE THAT OVER THE SHOULDER ‘COME HITHER LOOK’ DOWN TO AN ART!!
    YOU ARE AS BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AS OUTSIDE!!
    Hugs Madi your bfff

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  34. Lola and Lexy says

    March 9, 2015 at 7:39 am

    That’s very good advice, Summer, even for humans. Binga makes us laugh!
    Love,
    Lola and Lexy

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  35. Sammy says

    March 9, 2015 at 7:27 am

    Very “glam” Summer – looks like you got the photo session concluded before Binga the Photo Bomber arrived!

    Hugs, Sammy

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  36. selina says

    March 9, 2015 at 7:23 am

    Another great “Binga Bomb”! Summer, I think you SHOULD let her have a modeling day! Then she’d see that it’s not as easy as natural models such as yourself make it look like!

    Purrz!
    Selina

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  37. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    March 9, 2015 at 7:17 am

    Binga, show us what you got!!!

    Reply
  38. Grace says

    March 9, 2015 at 6:52 am

    I was so busy looking at you I never noticed Binga…

    Reply
  39. Brian Frum says

    March 9, 2015 at 6:13 am

    Binga must want your pawtograph pretty Summer!

    Reply
  40. Random Felines says

    March 9, 2015 at 6:10 am

    we bet Binga doesn’t want to GIVE the lesson….just make sure you are doing it right 🙂

    Reply
  41. Mr. Chivers, Greyson, and Tabitha says

    March 9, 2015 at 6:10 am

    We knew that “shark fin” belonged to Binga. She just wants to be your co-starcat model. You certainly have the positions down purrfectly. You look beautiful. Binga too! MOL

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  42. Melissa & Truffles says

    March 9, 2015 at 6:10 am

    Oh, that Binga just kills me MOL!!!

    Reply
  43. Laila and Minchie says

    March 9, 2015 at 5:57 am

    Thanks for the lesson, Summer. We’re gonna practice those moves.

    Reply
  44. dma says

    March 9, 2015 at 5:51 am

    let’s see if Binga was paying attention to all your excellent tips.

    Reply
  45. Toby & Leia says

    March 9, 2015 at 2:54 am

    An excellent lesson, we agree.

    Reply
  46. HaHnnah and Lucy says

    March 9, 2015 at 2:53 am

    Looks like Binga wants to be in on the action Summer.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply
  47. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    March 9, 2015 at 1:21 am

    Binga always finds the camera!

    Reply
  48. Georgia and Julie says

    March 9, 2015 at 1:10 am

    One other thing about your lesson…pick a proper,quiet location 😉
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

    Reply

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