When a photographer known for stunning newborn portraits brings home a kitten, the results are bound to be adorable—but even so, social media was still blown away when @mtrickett, owner of Morganne Trickett Photo in Bloomington, Illinois, revealed her newest “model” on July 29.
In a behind-the-scenes video that’s racked up thousands of views, Morganne showcased her tiny gray kitten in a full-on newborn-style photo session—complete with tiny bows, cozy blankets, and those irresistibly sweet poses that make you want to squeal. Watching the little furball snooze is pure serotonin, and Morganne’s attention to detail is nothing short of “paw-sitively” perfect.
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“You could get every kitten at the shelter adopted in one day with shots like that,” one viewer gushed—and they might be right. While shelter photography can help pets find homes, it’s not easy to capture a scared animal’s best side. Morganne’s kitten, however, looked like a fluffy little angel as she gently posed her for the camera… though any cat parent knows that once nap time’s over, the chaos begins.
Curious fans also wanted to know her secret for getting both human babies and kittens to sleep on command. The trick, it turns out, involves a lot of patience, gentle handling, and wearing the model out beforehand. After a good romp around the studio, the kitten was so tuckered out that she melted into Morganne’s hands—ready to be posed like the world’s tiniest, softest stuffed animal.
One thing’s for sure: this pampered princess is living the dream.