Hi! I am Michelle Dawkins, owner and master photographer of Island Paws Photography. I began this incredible journey into dog photography back in 2019. Since then I've been committed to honing my craft, and have trained with some of the world's top photographers in Europe. I have a love for competing in photography competitions and have participated in numerous prestigious photography competitions globally, and earning recognition through publications in various media and consistently receiving top awards for my work.

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My 3 dogs, Troy, Daisy, and Morgan are my world and help model for me when I am searching for new and beautiful locations, or constantly keeping up with my education and training.

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I hope my love and dedication shows in my work for each and every dog I've had the privilege of meeting since starting this journey.