How to photograph your Orange Tabby
Orange fur is easy to overexpose; soft shade keeps the stripes visible. A clear phone photo at eye level, in daylight, with both ears in frame gives the best result.
Did you know?
About 80% of orange tabby cats are male.
Styles that make orange fur glow
Every orange cat is a tabby: the gene that makes the coat orange always shows stripes, swirls or spots to some degree, so the coat has built-in texture that paint loves. Warm, painterly styles make those marmalade, ginger and cream tones glow. [The King](/styles/royal-king) puts your cat in a crown and red velvet against a dark background, and the orange practically lights up the canvas.
The Modern watercolor portrait is softer: peachy washes, delicate stripes and your cat's name on top. And for the orange cat with a reputation, [Superhero](/styles/superhero) captures the chaotic energy perfectly, cape flying and city skyline behind. Every custom orange tabby portrait starts with a free preview, so you can try a few looks.
Orange coats range from pale cream to deep copper, and the darker the orange, the more drama a dark background adds. Lighter, creamsicle-colored cats often look their best in watercolor or Pop Art, where bright color around them keeps the stripes crisp.
Photo tips for ginger cats
Orange fur is bright and reflective, so it overexposes easily in direct sun and turns muddy in dim rooms. Soft daylight from a window is perfect. Avoid warm indoor bulbs in the evening; they make an orange cat look flat and yellow, and the stripes disappear.
Amber, gold and green eyes look best when your cat faces the light. Get down to their level, wait for a calm moment after a meal or play session, and take several photos. Pick the one where the eyes are sharpest; that's the photo that makes the best orange cat painting.
Orange cat gifts and keepsakes
Orange cat owners have a sense of humor about their cats, so playful orange cat gifts land well. A cartoon face tee, face socks or a tote bag shows off your cat everywhere, and a phone case keeps them in your hand all day. Our gifts for cat lovers guide has more.
For a longtime companion who's no longer here, the [Forever in My Heart](/styles/angel) memorial style shows your cat resting on soft clouds in warm golden light, a gentle fit for that sunny coat. A custom ornament is a small way to keep them part of every holiday. See more in our pet memorial gifts.
A Christmas portrait for a ginger cat
Orange looks fantastic against red and green. In the Christmas Pet Portrait, [Santa Paws](/styles/christmas-santa) puts your cat in a Santa hat in front of a glowing tree, while [Little Reindeer](/styles/christmas-reindeer) pairs that warm coat with a snowy forest and tartan scarf. Order by December 10 for delivery before Christmas in the continental US, and see our Christmas gifts for cat lovers for more ideas.