- Why?

1. Who Needs These?

   Tortoiseshell cat pictures are very much needed by their owners to show to their friends and relatives. Tortoiseshell cats are very much in demand, and their pictures are also much favored.

2. Types:

   Most tortoiseshell cat pictures are taken at home by the owner with a simple camera such as a viewfinder or a point-and-shoot camera. Professional photos can be found on informational and educational websites. All these photos will lay emphasis on the cat's uniquely colored back.

3. Uses:

   Photos of tortoiseshell cats will help people know about these kind of cats, because there is very little awareness about such cats. Breeders can breed tortoiseshell cats and then put their pictures on the net so that people can approach to buy them. Owners will love pictures of their tortoiseshell cats. They will allow them to remember the cats when they need to. Since tortoiseshell cats cannot travel everywhere with the owners, these pictures will be a great help.

 - How to Choose

1. Online:

   There are many tortoiseshell cat pictures and their versions available online. These pictures can be taken by professional photographers, or they can be taken at home by cat owners. When selecting, you must lay your focus on the cat's back and see if the tortoiseshell pattern is clearly visible. If not, you must reject the picture. Tortoiseshell cats are in fact female calico cats that carry a pattern due to genetic mutation on their backs. Hence, the emphasis should be on the pattern. You can download any picture from free public domains, but downloading a picture that is copyrighted is an infringement of the Copyright Protection Act.

2. Professional Shots:

   If you have a tortoiseshell cat, you can call a photographer and get its profile made. The photographer must be able to keep the cat calm, or it won't be a good picture. You should see that the photographer is able to bring the tortoiseshell pattern on the cats back into focus, or the picture is of no use.

3. Candid Shots:

   You can take a candid shot of the tortoiseshell cat when it is involved in some activity. This will give a natural look to the picture. It would be excellent if you manage to capture the pattern beautifully.

4. Expense:

   Taking a picture with a home camera is very inexpensive, as you would only have to spend for film and development. But hiring a professional photographer is expensive.

5. Other items you might need:

   You will need to give the cat some toys to keep it busy when it is being photographed. You will also need a frame to keep the picture in.