3. Try disabling the flash and just utilise the room's normal lighting, as modern digital cameras will usually compensate for low light situations with good results. If you have photo editing software, the photo can be further enhanced using the colour balance and gamma functions.

4. Clear away any obstacles such as in-the-way flowerheads before you start clicking. Talk to the cat so he looks at the camera and most of all, be patient! Get down as close to his level as possible otherwise the funny angles can make him look decidedly odd.

5. If your cat is in the mood for being picked up and cuddled this is easy; just make sure there is good lighting. Some cats don't like being picked up and will struggle and scratch, which doesn't make for a good picture. In photos with cats and people or several cats together, the cats will look smaller in order to fit everything into the picture. Make sure the picture is framed nicely in the viewfinder before you start clicking away and reward the cat(s) with some titbits.

7. Kittens love to investigate things such as boxes and baskets, so find a well-lit spot without too many background distractions, give them some boxes to play in and be very patient. To get my photos of kittens in baskets and tinsel I put treats inside the baskets and spent hours sitting waiting for just the right moment and used at least 4 films. You can't rush a good photo.