Photographer Captures the right Imperfections of Resilient Dogs

Award-winning animal photographer Alex Cearns 💙 (founder of Houndstooth studio) takes portraits of dogs around the world and shares their stories. Some are rescues, and therefore the focus is on their pre- and post-adoption, while others are beloved pets. The Perth-based photographer’s collection of dog portraits are compiled into a replacement book, Perfect Imperfection: Dog Portraits of Resilience and Love, showcasing a variety of pups captured during their loveliest moments. “I love every animal I even have the privilege of photographing, but those perceived as different hold a special place in my heart. These are the canines who have lost a leg, been born without eyes, or are still showing the scars of former abuse,” says Cearns.



The photographer’s💓 subjects include an adorable puppy named Pip, who was rescued from the streets of Bali. At the time, she had lost all of her fur thanks to mange, but today she’s healthy and living with a loving family. “Bali Pip was a natural and loved being within the spotlight. She was a cute, inquisitive and playful pup. Her images later went viral and other people from everywhere the planet fell crazy together with her ,” recalls Cearns. Other featured dogs include Raul the French bulldog , who takes partial paralysis in his stride, and Dotty, who lost her left eye thanks to melanoma. The uplifting series not only captures each canine’s unique beauty, but also his/her strong spirit and determination to survive, despite any afflictions. Cearns says, “They press on , always, eager to be included and involved in everything the maximum amount as they will , and the maximum amount as an able-bodied pet does.”

Perth-based animal photographer Alex Cearns takes portraits of rescue dogs around the world and shares the stories of their past, also as their new lives, post-adoption.💗

Cearns’ collection of dog portraits have been compiled into a new book titled Perfect Imperfection: Dog Portraits of Resilience and Love.💕