Cats have such a menagerie of personality and personal statements. I have always been fascinated by every cat I've encountered and their ability to speak clearly with body language. Java is no exception in her agility and spunk. She is one of the most talkative and expressive cats that I know, and capturing essence her was such a fun adventure! 

Java expresses moments of crazy, ninja like athlete, and moments of friendly, calming and loving companion all within minutes, so catching her personalty was just as much of a roller coaster as she is. It always fascinates me how the common house cat maintains the same instincts and intensity as wild cats do. What I love about specific cat breeds and their linking to specific wild cats is that I can almost see that wild cat in their eyes. 

When I looked into Java's eyes, I could see a panther. She reminded me of Bagheera from the Jungle Book. That mystery and excitement is what her owners wanted to cherish the most from our session, so I made sure to depict her in the most natural way that they saw her on a regular basis. Using one roof light, I wanted to create a harsh shadow so as to appear like the noon day sun. Her owners and I are very pleased with how the session went and with how the photos turned out!