What do cats, cocktails and cameras have in frequent? They’re all concerned within the creation of an inspiring and interesting e-book of cocktails and ‘mock’tails created and photographed by a gaggle of cat lovers on Instagram. No you don’t need to be on Instagram to benefit from the e-book, however if you’re, take a look at the hyperlinks to the cool cats who seem within the e-book.
Why do I really like the e-book as a cat photographer? As a result of it’s a supply of a few of the finest cat photographs you will notice in e-book kind this 12 months and you’ll love seeing them.
Better of all, the earnings from the e-book are donated to a cat charity and you may learn the latest announcement beneath.
Who and What are Cats and Cocktails?
The Cats and Cocktails Membership (CCC for brief!) is a worldwide group of cat lovers on Instagram who like to create and sip cocktails. The group started to flourish throughout pandemic occasions and founders Kayla Tabish and Jenna Aviano say the group has been a supply of sturdy and supportive friendships.
The Cats and Cocktail Ebook
Though you all know I’m a cat photographer and the pictures are what first took my breath away, I must highlight the element and really excessive manufacturing qualities of Cats and Cocktails. Why? As a result of I consider it that is a part of the e-book’s pleasure. It is a actual e-book that’s an absolute pleasure to carry, to browse although after which to make use of.
A workforce of expert volunteers contributed to the enhancing, mixology, design and proofreading, they usually have created a cocktail e-book significantly better than many you will discover in bookshops.
Right here’s why:
- The meowdels are all cats
- The 144 color photographs are excellent
- The paper is top of the range heavy paper (130 gsm)
- Superior high quality hardback format
- Clear directions for the 52 cocktails and mocktails
- Printed within the Netherlands – Grafistar B.V.
- All of the proceeds have been donated to a cat charity (see beneath).
The cocktails are divided into seasons, so I can get pleasure from Summer season cocktails whereas my US and European pals sip their Winter cocktails. Every drink has a two web page unfold with a surprising picture and a transparent cocktail recipe with a mini cat bio on the backside as a remaining flourish. I really like this Harry Potter themed autumnal (fall) picture from valor_mystic.
- The bio is nice probability to discover the cats’ Instagram feeds (though being on IG isn’t important to learn the e-book!)
Can I Take a Cats and Cocktails Model Picture?
Sure, you possibly can!
What’s inspiring in regards to the e-book (for cat photographers) is that lots of the setups for the photographs are easy with a contact of class There’s a bonus web page of useful ideas that will help you create your individual cat and cocktails portrait and a enjoyable web page of bloopers and some sneak peeks that offer you insights into how a few of the cat photographs had been taken.
I’m sharing considered one of my favorite ‘staged’ photographs beneath. Somewhat extra work on this one I’m certain, however Zimba is simply nails the cool cat look!
Cats and Cocktails Fundraising Announcement
A listing of the charities concerned will be discovered on the e-book web page. The e-book’s success has been such that the next announcement was posted on Instagram lately:
The Cats and Cocktails Membership is overjoyed with the success of our e-book. Because of your whole assist, we’re in a position to fulfill our aim of serving to cats. Mission Meow will obtain a $4000 donation, which is the proceeds from US gross sales of our first batch of books.
We may even be donating one other $4000 in proceeds from our European gross sales to European charities. We are able to’t anticipate batch two in order that extra folks can benefit from the e-book and extra cats will be helped!
The place Can I Get the Ebook?
The primary version of the e-book offered out and a reprint is within the works. You’ll want to add your identify to the important Cats and Cocktails Ebook Waitlist to allow them to assess demand for a reprint and what number of books shall be wanted.
