You may recall that I introduced you to amateur photographer Marianna Zampieri in two previous posts. In the first post, we learned how Marianna’s own cat, Arthur, helped her discover her love of photography. In the second post, we saw Marianna’s Passions photography project, where she captures the relationship between cats and the people they live with.
If you haven’t read those posts, I encourage you to do so, as Marianna’s gorgeous photography will surely speak to any cat lover.
And we’re in luck! Today, Marianna has been kind enough to share one of her latest projects with us, C-AT WORK, which looks at cats in the workplace.
C-AT WORK
When I asked Marianna, who resides in Vicenza, Italy, how she finds her subjects for the C-AT WORK series, she said that she has found some by simply searching on the Internet, while others are suggested to her from people she knows.
I hope you enjoy this latest installment of Marianna’s inspiring photography. Also, be sure to follow Marianna’s I gatti di Vicenza Facebook page that she started with the purpose to help cats find forever homes. Yes! Not only does Marianna photograph cats, but she also organizes events to collect food for homeless cats.
For all photos in this post, you can click to enlarge them for better viewing.
At the Barbershop with Matisse
Here, talented hairdresser Sara is assisted by Matisse, a handsome Scottish Fold, who takes the role of greeter very seriously.
Recording Studio Cat Athena
At this recording studio, cat lover Mario has cared for Athena since she was one month old. The gorgeous gal is now three years old and loving recording studio life.
Matisse, the Atelier Cat
At the Atelier, you can find Matisse, a striking ginger cat. Surrounded by Greta’s beautiful creations, Matisse finds himself right at home. Even better, when little Zoe happens to stop by for a visit!
At the Videomaker Studio with Romeo
The adorable Romeo is the newest addition to the studio, where Jenny also cares for two other cats, Agata and Meme.
Dressmaking Shop Cat Pepe
Pepe the cat is 17 years young! And Vinci, his human, loves him very much.
Leo at the Stationery Shop
Leo, the ginger cat, is 11 years old. Valeria has cared for Leo since he first appeared at the shop and adopted him. They have been together for 10 years.
Library Cats
Below, we have Byron, Teresa and Obama – the cats of the library. The library staff found the siblings when they were about two weeks old and have cared for them ever since. Pictured with the trio is librarian Claudia.
I hope you enjoyed visiting these workplaces today and seeing these “working cats” of Italy.
You can see more photos from the C-AT WORK sessions at Marianna’s website, along with her other photography projects.
And please remember to follow Marianna’s I gatti di Vicenza Facebook page to support her cat rescue efforts.
Do you have a favorite photo session from Marianna’s series? Do you know any workplace cats near you?
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Her work is charming and exquisite!
thank you so much :)
Wonderful article, Rachel, as always! :-) I love your articles and her photos!
Thank you!
grazie Luca :)
My dream is to have a cat at the office! Guess I’m going to have to start my own business, since I haven’t yet convinced a boss that we need a cat on staff…but I’m still trying. Love the photography; Marianna has a great eye.
thank you so much! I would like to have a cat in my office too ;)
Such a wonderful bunch of working kitties and we loved seeing them at their work places!
they are all amazing! and I love my project <3 thanks
Those photos are marvelous and it’s always great to see cats getting love across the world!
thank you so much <3
The pictures are incredible … you truly fall in love with each cat :)
So did I <3 thank you so much
What a cool series! We love these photos.
thank you! i am so happy that you appreciate them :)
Lovely photos and such hard workers :) Cats always seem to just belong wherever they are in our lives.
thank you :)
She is such a talented photographer! I love the picture of Matisse looking at herself in the mirror :)
I love it too! <3 thank you :)
Beautiful kitties. I wish there were cats at our library and my hairdressers too.
It would be great ;)
Lovely photography of interesting cats. In the last picture I can almost hear the kitty yawning. hehe
Jean
Wow, the photos are stunning. These belong in a book! There’s a very popular new book about working cats of New York…why not one with these lovely kitty images? Thanks for sharing!
I wish i could publish them all together in a book :) thank you so much
Beautiful photos! I love how they capture the cats in these work environments. If I were to take photos of my cats it would be of them sitting on my computer as I’m trying to type ;)
thanks! It would be interesting take photos of your kitties at work ;)
This photography is amazing… So beautiful and the cats look so natural in the workplace. I’m definitely “pro” cats and dogs at work!
Thank you so much! :)
Thanks for sharing. Those are some amazing photos. I’m in awe of people with this kind of talent.
so kind <3 thank you so much!
Her pictures are awesome! We used to have a bookstore cat in the city, but the bookstore closed :(
thank you! every bookstore needs a cat in <3
What a wonderful article and the pictures are stunning! That’s talent when a picture says so much, no words are needed. You can feel the special relationship these “subjects” have. Thanks for sharing.
one of the best compliment i have ever received <3 thank you so much
What a clever name for this photo set! I always love when I’m in a shop and theres an animal.
thank you! I love them too ;)
What a brilliant post. It’s fantastic to see so many gorgeous cats doing useful stuff :-) I wish I had that kind of talent! These are THE most stunning pictures!
wow! thank you so much for your words, you made my day :)
Wow! Her work is amazing, I love how she can capture the cat’s personality in a single shot. Who said cats sleep all day?! lol ;)
amazing comment! thank you so much <3
Such beautiful cats and such beautiful photos.
Oh MeOW Color fotos. Just gawjus. We’re sure they all are, mommy just has a hard time seein’ things in black and white. Fanks fur sharin’. big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
Oh my God, I love that Scottish Fold! This is such an awesome post. I wish I could visit all of these special spots to spend time with the cats and their human colleagues! Lovely photos helped to make my heart smile :)
Wow, I love this series! I am always so pleased to discover a small business with a resident dog or cat! Her photos are amazing!
Sara and Matisse – OMGosh, I’m in love!! This is such a heartwarming series that translates the love and caring so easily – and beautifully!
Great pictures, loved them
Great photos!! I wish I could take my cats to work with me.
She really brings out each cat’s personality. That photo of the cat looking at himself in the mirror!
I love hearing and seeing workplace cats! I would have loved to work at a place that had an office cat or something, but now I work from home and have 6 “office cats” :) These photos are amazing!!
These pictures are great! Love that most are black & white, always have preferred that for pets. All the cats featured look like they take their work very seriously.
Wow, Marianna had a God given gift for photography! I loved your other posts of her photography, and this one is extraordinary too. I love the photo of Matisse’s reflection in the mirror. Thank you for sharing her work!
Love & biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
I love Marinna’s point of view! She is super talented! It’s hard to capture such candid photos of cats and she does it in such a brilliant way! I am a fan!
these are simply amazing. Sharing with all my cat friends!
We hope Jan doesn’t get any crazy ideas about working cats around here. Or dogs either. :)
My hairdresser brings her great Dane to work! I love seeing animals, especially cats, in the workplace. Not only does she take great photos but it sounds like she does other great work for cats.
Beautiful photos and series! Thank you for sharing them.
Hiya Chatty Cats, this is so pawesome and amazing, such beautiful photos, thanks so much fur sharing guys, mew made our day! (L)
Bestest purrs
Basil & CO xox
“obama”… lol.
I don’t know of any workplace cats around me but every time I visit the local microbrewery I bring a can of catfood for the colony that lives outside. BW and Grey have been there as long as I’ve gone (about 3 yrs now), others come and go. Grey has always let me pet her (??) and even pick her up. Last week was the first time I was able to touch BW and she even let me fully pet her for awhile. Dunno if someone has socialized her or she was just tired (I woke her up) and forgot to be skittish (I couldn’t touch her when I returned later in the day).
We always love Marianna’s photos. She has such a talent for capturing real emotion, love and life in her pictures of these cats! I sure wish we had cats at my workplace. :)
Cat at work is a funny idea. The photos show that they take their job very seriously. The photos are all amazing. I love the black and white filter xD
Those are just amazing pictures. We loved everyone of them and they sure do portray what a cat is really like. Well done.
Matisse looking at himself in the mirror! What a handsome boy with very cute chubby cheeks! In my next life, i want to be a library cat in preferably in Italy.
So very beautiful. PURRS.