Where stunning, action packed, photographic moments of your dogs, are turned into breathtaking works of art.

Photo Session Experience:
$750.00
(Maryland State tax and processing fees are not included)

Your professional photography experience includes:

1 hour or more, on location photo session at one of the beautiful and safe parks located on Kent Island or the Eastern Shore.
5 Professionally edited digital photos.
1 pre and post photo session meeting with multi award winning dog photographer, Michelle Dawkins via zoom.

Coverage for up to 2 dogs from the same household ($100.00 per additional dog)
Proofing gallery where you get to choose your included 5 images to be professionally edited.
Options to invest in more professional digital photo edits start at $90 each. Most clients invest an additional $500–$2,000 plus on their favorite images to complete their gallery.
Compliment your beautiful photos by investing in exclusive framed wall art and luxurious framed or wrapped canvases.
- Framed wall art starts at $350.00
- Luxurious canvases start at $795.00

Inquire to book.

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FAQs

How do I book a photo session?
- Just fill in the info in the boxes where you see "Inquire to book" and hit send. If the month or date you are wanting to book is available, our team will reach out to complete the booking process via email. Due to how highly sought after Michelle's photo sessions are, after 24 hours of no response after we reach out, you will be removed from the booking queue.

I've been wanting photos of my dog but my dog isn't well trained. Can you photograph them still?
- 100% YES! We'll tell you secret...The majority of the dogs Michelle photographs are all on a leash and it is removed during the editing process. If your dog doesn't have the best recall, sit, or stay that's OK! Our team understand each dog is unique, and we have the experience and gear to make your dogs photo session fun, safe, and stress free.

What happens if it rains the day of our photo session?
- If less than ideal weather conditions are forecast during your scheduled photo session then we will reschedule. If the weather calls for light rain then we will proceed with the photo session as this makes for very rare and beautiful photographic moments of your dog.

Where do you photograph the dogs at?
- Michelle uses several locations on Kent Island and the Eastern Shore she loves and where all of her award winning photographs are taken. Which means you get the best locations for your dogs photo session. All are beautiful, easy to find, and safe for you and your dogs.

Whats included in my session fees?
- You can view your dogs professional photography experience on this page and also below. You can always reach out to us via email for more information. We are happy to help answer any questions.
  - 1 hour or more, on location photo session at one of the beautiful and safe parks located on Kent Island or the Eastern Shore.
  - 5 Professionally edited digital photos.
  - 1 pre and post photo session meeting with multi award winning dog photographer, Michelle Dawkins via zoom.
  - Coverage for up to 2 dogs from the same household ($100.00 per additional dog)
  - Proofing gallery where you get to choose your included 5 images to be professionally edited.
  - Options to invest in more professional digital photo edits start at $90 each. Most clients invest an additional $500–$2,000 plus on their favorite images to complete their gallery.
  - Compliment your beautiful photos by investing in exclusive framed wall art and luxurious framed or wrapped canvases.
    - Framed wall art starts at $350.00
    - Luxurious canvases start at $795.00

Meet Your Photographer

Michelle Dawkins

Michelle Dawkins specializes in dog portrait and motion photography. With 6 years behind the lens, Michelle creates stunning images by combining the beauty and magic of the water, and surrounding areas of the Chesapeake Bay and Eastern Shore. Her multi award winning background and love for photographing dogs in motion, shines through each image she masterfully creates. Celebrated world wide for her water photos of dogs, Michelle has been featured by top brands including Nikon USA, Avanti press, and Orvis. She has also collaborated with well known dogs ranging from social media stars, professional dog models, and even Hollywood dog actors.

Awards and Publications

2025

Professional Photographers Of America International Photographic Competition (IPC) - Diamond Award and Pets & Domestic Over-all Category Winner

2024

Dog Photography Awards-Action Category Finalist. Forbes-Dog Photography Awards.

500PX Unbreakable Bonds Photo Competition - 1st Place.

International Photographic Competition (IPC) - Finalist.

2023

TOG Awards Top 8 finalist. Dog Photography Awards-Top 5 Action Category Finalist x2. WPE World Photography Cup-1st Round-Gold & Silver Awards-2nd Round-2 Silver Awards-3rd Round-3rd place overall Pets and Animals Category. 500PX Overall Winner-Make A Splash. Daily STARR. The Guardian. Bored Panda. Nikon USA Road Trip-State of Maryland Featured Photographer.

2022

International Photography Awards-Top 10 Special Category-Pets-Honorable Mention. International Pet Photographer of the Year-Top 25 Action Photographer. Dog Photography Awards-Action Category Finalist. Worlds Best Photographer of the Year.

2021

2nd Place Overall-Action Category-Dog Photography Awards. International Photography Awards-2 Honorable Mentions. Bay Times Article. NY Post. Orvis-May Cover Photo. 35Awards-Top 100 Motion Photographer in the world. 35Awards-Top USA Motion Photographer. Pet Photographers Club-Top 100 Action Photographer.

“Michelle was a joy to work with! From start to finish she was patient, helpful and very professional. She is a pro and got amazing shots of my Lab Allie Mae that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Thank you Michelle!"

Meghan & Allie Mae: @sit.stay.play.allie_mae