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Illustration of a scene in which a photo of a cat taken at a cat inn and the terms of provision are confirmed with the innkeeper. Cat-inn guide

Necessary information and rights confirmation when providing photos of Nekoyado

When providing photos taken at Nekoyado to inns or introduction sites, we will organize permission to take photos, consent from the person, copyright, information to include, and confirmation before sending.
Illustration of a guest asking the staff whether or not to post a photo of a cat taken at the reception of a cat inn on SNS. Cat-inn guide

Checklist when introducing a cat inn on SNS | Consideration of photos, location information, and text

Before introducing a cat inn on SNS, this is a checklist to check permission for photography and publication, person, location information, current information about the cat, and sentences that do not raise expectations.
Illustration of a guest checking photos of cats taken at a cat inn and choosing a composition that does not include other guests Cat-inn guide

Things to be careful about when other guests appear in photos of Nekoyado

If other guests, luggage, guest room numbers, name lists, etc. are reflected in the resident cat photos, we will explain the decision to retake, crop, or delete without publishing them.
Illustration of a cat inn photographed from a distance with a resident cat resting on the verandah and a garden and wide lighting. Cat-inn guide

Photo composition that captures the atmosphere of both the cat and the inn | How to take pictures of a cat inn trip

We will introduce compositions that preserve the atmosphere of a cat inn, including not only the resident cat, but also the porch, hallway, lighting, and guest room, as well as a method of photographing without moving the equipment or cats.
Illustration of a guest holding a smartphone low, away from a cat sleeping in a special bed at a cat inn Cat-inn guide

How to take pictures of sleeping cats in a cat inn without waking them up

We will explain the distance and things to check at the inn to take a picture of a resident cat sleeping in a cat inn in a short time without getting close to the sleeping area, without using flash or voice.
An illustration in which a guest quietly takes a picture of a cat that naturally looks up while holding a cat plaything that is allowed by the cat inn staff. Cat-inn guide

How to easily get the cat's attention at a cat inn | Check with the inn for sounds and toys

In order to capture the resident cat's perspective at a cat inn, we will explain how to take a short, natural moment without using sounds, snacks, or cat teasers.
Illustration of a guest taking continuous pictures of a cat walking naturally in the large lounge of a cat inn with a smartphone while sitting on a chair Cat-inn guide

Tips for taking continuous pictures of moving resident cats with your smartphone | How to take pictures of cat houses without chasing them

We will explain how to avoid chasing a resident cat walking at a cat inn, leave a clear path, use the continuous shooting function of a smartphone in a bright place for short periods of time, and how to check safety in common areas.
Illustration of a guest taking a quiet photo of a white cat resting near the neutral wooden walls and soft window light of a cat inn. Cat-inn guide

How to take photos at a cat inn without blown out white cat fur

We will explain how to photograph a white resident cat at a cat inn, avoiding direct sunlight and a white background, and slightly lowering the exposure on your smartphone to leave the coat intact, as well as etiquette for taking photos at the inn.
Illustration of a guest photographing a black cat resting in front of the pale walls and window light of a cat inn from a chair far away. Cat-inn guide

Taking a cute picture of a black cat at a cat inn | How to choose brightness and background

In order to preserve the expression and fur of a black cat at a cat inn, we will show you how to take photos without moving the cat using a pale background, natural light from the side, and exposure adjustment on your smartphone.
Illustration of a guest taking a picture with a smartphone of a cat resting near soft lighting in the hallway of a cat inn at dusk. Cat-inn guide

How to take pictures of cats in the dark inside the inn without blurring | Do not use flash at the cat inn

We will explain how to take pictures in a cat inn with the lights dimmed, without scaring the resident cat, keeping your smartphone steady, choosing a bright place, and understanding the limitations of night mode.
Illustration of a guest sitting far away in the lounge of a cat inn and quietly taking a picture of a resident cat with a smartphone Cat-inn guide

Basics of taking pictures of resident cats with your smartphone at a cat inn

We will explain how to choose the settings, standing position, and light when photographing a resident cat at a cat inn with a smartphone, as well as the inn's photography rules and procedures for prioritizing the cat's rest.