After 19 years as a police officer and airport auditor, Alex Cearns quit the public service to follow a passion: pet photography. Now the recipient of over 100 awards for her work, the Perth-based photographer was crowned International Pet Photographer of Year in 2016.

Her new book, Zen Dogs, captures canines in pure moments. “I hope this series of images is a gentle and positive reminder of the peace, calm and joy that dogs bring to our lives,” she says

• Zen Dogs by Alex Cearns is out now through Harper Collins