Pawtraits with Michelle

Pawtraits with Michelle A Metro Detroit Boutique Pet Pawtrait Photographer, I specialize in capturing timeless moments you share with your beloved pets.
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My aim is to preserve those precious moments in a way that highlights the love & bond you share with your furry companions.

🎉🐾 IT’S PAXTON’S BIRTHDAY!! 🐾🎉Everybody stop what you’re doing because this handsome, happy boy deserves some birthday l...
09/11/2026

🎉🐾 IT’S PAXTON’S BIRTHDAY!! 🐾🎉

Everybody stop what you’re doing because this handsome, happy boy deserves some birthday love! 💛

From that BIG Paxton smile to running through the sunflowers like he owns the place, this boy knows how to make every adventure a little more fun. 🌻🐶

Happy Birthday, Paxton! I hope your day is filled with zoomies, extra treats, belly rubs, and absolutely NO ONE telling you that you’ve had enough snacks. 😂🎂

Drop a 🎉 in the comments and help me wish Paxton the happiest birthday!

Rocky looks like he has officially mastered the art of living the good life. 😂🐾A beautiful lake, sunshine, a comfy spot ...
09/08/2026

Rocky looks like he has officially mastered the art of living the good life. 😂🐾

A beautiful lake, sunshine, a comfy spot to lounge, and that big Lab smile… what more could a guy ask for?

I absolutely love capturing portraits like this because THIS is Rocky. Happy. Handsome. Relaxed. And clearly very pleased with his modeling career. 😎

Being a Pawtraits with Michelle Dog Model is tough work, but somebody has to sit by the lake looking ridiculously adorable. 😂💛

Give Rocky some love in the comments — I think he earned it! 🐾

Absolutely! Mac + the dumbbells gives us the perfect Labor Day angle without making it feel like a cheesy holiday post. ...
09/07/2026

Absolutely! Mac + the dumbbells gives us the perfect Labor Day angle without making it feel like a cheesy holiday post. 😂

🚨 Mac would like to remind everyone that Labor Day means NO LABOR. 🚨

He showed up to the gym.
He posed next to the weights.
And quite frankly, he feels like that’s enough work for one day. 😂🐾

This handsome Pawtraits with Michelle model is officially clocked OUT and ready to spend Labor Day the way it was intended — relaxing, snacking, and letting the humans do all the heavy lifting.

Here’s your reminder to put down the to-do list today and enjoy a little more time with the ones who make life better. ❤️

Happy Labor Day from Mac + Pawtraits with Michelle! 🇺🇸🐾

Now tell us… is your dog spending Labor Day working hard or hardly working? 😂👇

Happy National Dog Day! Please share a pic of your puppers 💕❤️🐾🐾
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! Please share a pic of your puppers 💕❤️🐾🐾

Rumor has it… Rillo’s dad has a photo of himself in a bathtub in the middle of a field. 👀🛁🌾Naturally, Rillo heard about ...
08/26/2026

Rumor has it… Rillo’s dad has a photo of himself in a bathtub in the middle of a field. 👀🛁🌾

Naturally, Rillo heard about this family legacy and said, “Hold my treats.” 😂🐾

Because when you’re this adorable, you don’t question why there’s an old bathtub sitting in a field—you climb in, strike a pose, and make Dad wonder who wore it better.

And judging by that smile… I think Rillo already knows the answer. 😏📸

Who needs a fancy studio when you have wildflowers, a gorgeous sunset, an old tub, and one VERY photogenic pup?

Sorry, Dad. Rillo may have officially stolen your bathtub-photo crown. 👑🐶🛁

So… who wore it better: Rillo or Dad? 😂👇

08/23/2026

One day, the photos you take today will become some of the most priceless things you own. ❤️🐾

Murphy the Collie reminds us exactly why—because those happy eyes, that fluffy tail, and the way they come running toward us deserve to be remembered forever. Our pets are part of our everyday lives, and somehow the years with them always seem to move much too quickly. Professional pet photography isn’t just about getting a beautiful picture; it’s about preserving their personality, their story, and the way they made you feel. Don’t wait for the “perfect time” to capture them—the perfect time is while they’re right here beside you. 🐾📸

08/22/2026

🐾 POV: You get invited to the dog park… and THIS is your host. 😂

Meet Paxton. 🤍

Paxton invited me to meet him and a few of his friends at one of his favorite places—the dog park.

And judging by this smile, I think he was pretty happy about it. ❤️

One of my favorite things about dog photography is capturing dogs in places where they can simply be themselves.

No perfect sit required.

No serious modeling skills necessary.

Just let them explore, bring a few favorite treats, and give them time to get comfortable.

That’s when their REAL personality comes out.

And Paxton definitely brought the personality. 🐾

These are the moments I love capturing as a Metro Detroit pet photographer—the goofy smiles, favorite places, and little expressions that make your dog your dog.

❤️ Like if Paxton made you smile.

💬 Comment and tell me where YOUR dog would take me for their perfect photo session.

🐾 Follow Pawtraits with Michelle for more adorable faces, pet photography, and behind-the-scenes fun!

That face says, “Yes, I KNOW I’m ridiculously photogenic.” 😍🐾Meet Amarillo, one of the pretty faces of the Pawtraits wit...
08/21/2026

That face says, “Yes, I KNOW I’m ridiculously photogenic.” 😍🐾

Meet Amarillo, one of the pretty faces of the Pawtraits with Michelle Pet Model Team.

And seriously…

Those eyes.
That smile.
That gorgeous chocolate coat. 🤎

Amarillo understood the assignment.

But here’s something I hear from pet parents ALL the time:

“My dog would never sit like that.”

Here’s the secret…

They don’t have to.

Great pet photography isn’t about having a perfectly trained dog.

It’s about patience.

Letting them explore.

Giving them breaks.

Making weird noises. 😂

Using treats, toys, squeakers—and sometimes whatever ridiculous thing gets those ears up.

And knowing exactly when to click the shutter.

Because the goal isn’t to photograph a dog who is perfectly posed.

The goal is to photograph YOUR dog.

Their personality.

Their expressions.

The little looks you recognize immediately.

The goofy smile you see every day.

The personality you never want to forget. ❤️

That’s exactly what I want you to see when you look at your Pawtraits years from now.

So if you’ve been putting off professional pet photography because your dog is energetic, easily distracted, shy, stubborn, or simply has their own agenda…

Bring them anyway.

Some of my favorite photographs happen in between the “perfect” moments.

📍 Pawtraits with Michelle | Metro Detroit Pet Photographer

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