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Hi there! I'm Catherine Holmes. I'm a British photographer based in New Zealand and for the last few years, I've been creating wild and unique/crazy images of animals, with a particular focus on cats.

Why cats, you ask? I did this because I thrive on the look of abject disappointment and disgust from my subjects.

I often found the pressure of photographing people quite stressful. Do they like me? Do they think I'm cool? Do they think I look like I know what I'm doing? When you work with cats, that pressure is off. They do not like you. They do not think that you look cool and they really couldn't care less if you know what you're doing. You are starting from zero. The pressure is lifted!

My love of the colder seasons, especially Halloween and Christmas, are often evident in my work. I live in an area of New Zealand that gets no snow. And being a Brit, I really really miss it. So I try and create it whenever I can. I also go a little nuts around Halloween (the most creative holiday of all!) so there's a hefty amount of ghosts and spookiness here.

Along the way, I've also worked with dogs and bunnies and more recently ducklings and mice. I'm hoping this year to expand out to even more animals (pleeease, somebody, find me a donkey!) but in the meantime, I thought I'd group together some of my work from the last few years. Enjoy.

More info: Facebook | catherineholmesphotography.com

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    Amy Wardlaw
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am Leonards owner, and I can assure you he is the king of high jumps and ninja kicks. Cathy would never risk an animal's safety for a photo, and I would never allow my animals to be harmed. Just FYI.

    Grace Barclay
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for coming on to explain. I did not think for one moment that funny stuff happened during the shoots. Just LOL stuff.

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    Kate Thuma
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    without all that fur I'm sure they are very aerodynamic! 😉

    Carol lyon
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And he fly's through the air with the greatest of ease.

    Cynthia Cindy Mulrooney
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the wall???? I never would have thought/talent to think of that!!!!

    Heidi Smith
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sorry, but i think these cats are abou the ugliest thing i have ever seen. no offence to anyone who owns one

    John L
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    8 years ago

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    Yes, dropping cats from above can be definitely annoying. ;D

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    Rebecca OCon
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have many leather-bound books.

    Dorothy Steel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is exactly how my boss looks at me

    Holly Hofmann
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Karen, get me the mayor on the phone"

    Grace Barclay
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely love the milk bottle and straw....

    Dinah J
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this one looks as judgy as mine was about my dissertation...

    Evgeniya Khon
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He really looks like he's wearing a suit

    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How am I supposed to answer the phone with it turned away from me?

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    Ben Radtke
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    all right, i made a cute pose, are we done here? ;-)

    zheka
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paws look like milk chocolate candies

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    Crazy Bagel
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cat: what the heck man! Help me! I'm being SURROUNDED by SHARKS!

    Luna Lovegood
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL I think I liked this one the most

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    Luna Lovegood
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CUTE !!!!!! I love this one as well

    Miriam Bowden
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I recognise your photography- did you photograph Burmese cats up at Heatherlea? I have one of their kittens :)

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    Deborah R.
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is absolutely brilliant, ingenious and delightful. Especially the cat's wind-swept scarf! I just may have to copy this one and set it next to my computer. You are definitely a creative photographer, scene creator, and cat lover. Thanks for posting these.

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    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someday I'll come up with the perfect dog repellent.

    Luna Lovegood
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol she will wipe out dogs entirely one day

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    jacluckycat
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks to be pondering some spell to summon mice or kitty treats

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    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smells interesting. Now why can't I get to it?

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    Arley Bindschadler
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure there was a ladder here just a moment ago .

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