Episode 3: BriAnne Wills, photographer of Girls & Their Cats

Hiss & Tell: Cat Behavior and Beyond

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In this episode, host Kristiina interviews BriAnne Wills, the creator of Girls and Their Cats. They discuss how the project started and the work that BriAnne does as a photographer. They also talk about BriAnne's history with cats and the importance of photographing rescue/adopted cats. The conversation also delves into the crazy cat lady stereotype and the societal perceptions surrounding it. In this conversation, BriAnne discusses her experiences photographing girls and their cats, the process of creating her book, and the challenges of photographing cats. She shares tips for cat owners who want to photograph their own cats and talks about her future projects and TikTok fame.

Takeaways

• Combining photography and a love for cats can lead to unique and fulfilling projects.
• Creating a book can be a special experience, allowing for exploration of different cities and cat lifestyles.
• Photographing cats can be challenging, but building trust and allowing the cats to approach on their terms can lead to successful photos.
• When photographing cats, it's important to consider lighting, cleanliness, and capturing their natural behavior.
• TikTok can be a platform for cat-related content to gain popularity and reach a wider audience.

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1. Episode 3: BriAnne Wills, photographer of Girls & Their Cats (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:33)

3. Starting Girls and Their Cats (00:01:31)

4. Photography Work and Girls and Their Cats (00:03:26)

5. BriAnne's History with Cats (00:04:41)

6. The Crazy Cat Lady Stereotype (00:14:11)

7. Photographing Girls and Their Cats (00:18:32)

8. Creating the Book (00:19:58)

9. Challenges of Photographing Cats (00:22:03)

10. Building Trust with Cats (00:23:21)

11. Photography Tips for Cat Owners (00:29:40)

12. Future Projects and TikTok Fame (00:34:52)