The funniest cat Halloween photos are not the most polished ones. They are the ones where the cat looks completely unimpressed. Here are ten ideas that work, and how to get them quickly.
10 photo and video ideas
- The deadpan stare: costume on, cat staring straight into the camera like it is plotting revenge.
- The slow reveal: film the cat walking around a corner in costume. Keep it under 10 seconds.
- The villain: a cat in the killer doll costume sitting in a dark hallway, lit by a phone flashlight.
- The saint: a cat in the nun costume "blessing" the dog or a pumpkin.
- Villain vs saint: two cats, two costumes, side by side. Ask your followers to pick a side.
- The pumpkin throne: cat in costume sitting next to (or inside) a big pumpkin.
- The judge: cat in costume watching you carve a pumpkin, unimpressed.
- Trick or treat: cat in costume next to a candy bowl, paw on the bowl.
- The family photo: you and your cat in matching vibes.
- The fail: the cat flopping over the second the costume goes on. Honestly the most shared format.
How to get the shot fast
- Set up the scene and the light first, then put the costume on.
- Use a treat or a toy just above your phone so your cat looks at the lens.
- Shoot in burst mode or record video and grab the best frame later.
- Stop after two or three minutes. A relaxed cat makes better photos next time.
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