Real Cat Owners (male-identifying) W/ Their Cats

About the Job

We are seeking 12 male-identifying individuals (ages 25–40) who are genuine cat owners. Models do not need professional exper. We want real people with real personalities — the connection between subject and cat is more important than conventional model looks.Diversity across ALL of the following dimensions is essential to this project: We want representation across multiple age brackets — 20s, 30s, 40s. All ethnicities. All body types welcome and encouraged; no body type restrictions Personal style: Variety preferred — rugged, preppy, artsy, outdoorsy, professorial, tattooed, clean-cut, etc. All grooming styles welcome — beards, clean-shaven, long hair, shaved head, etc. ***Must be a genuine cat owner (or co-owner / primary caregiver) of the cat they submit with. Must be comfortable on a photography set with lighting equipment (no strobes, but continuous/constant lights will be in use) Must be able to bring their cat to the shoot location and be responsible for the cat’s safety and comfort on set. Must be able to follow direction from the photographer and creative team. Must be willing to sign model and pet release forms prior to shoot day. ** We are seeking 12 cats (with their owners) representing a wide variety of breeds. Mixed-breed or “domestic” cats are also welcome, especially if they have a distinctive look. The priority is visual variety across the calendar. On-Set Temperament Requirements: This is a critical requirement. Cats that cannot meet these standards will not be suitable for this production regardless of breed or appearance. Cat must be comfortable being handled by their owner in an unfamiliar environment. Cat must be able to remain reasonably calm under continuous photography lighting (no strobes — lights will be steady and constant). Cat must tolerate moderate ambient noise (crew conversation, equipment movement, camera shutters). Cat must not be prone to panic-fleeing or extreme aggression when stressed.