Gold IG logo with a black Cane Corso dog illustration for Island Guard K9 Media on black background.

I’m Alfonso, the photographer behind Island Guard Photography and Island Guard K9 Media.

I’ve been doing photography for over 25 years, both during my career in the United States Navy aboard submarines and after leaving the Navy. My Navy career took me around the world and taught me discipline, adaptability, and to always be ready for whatever comes next. I’ve carried those lessons with me throughout my photography career.


My background is also in the fashion industry, including fashion shows and runway photography, where I am a multi-published fashion and runway photographer. That experience taught me to pay attention to presentation, lighting, movement, composition, and the small details that can make an image special.


I created Island Guard K9 Media because I want to bring that same level of care and quality to dog-show photography.


I’m not going to say I’m the best photographer out there. There are a lot of talented photographers, and I have a lot of respect for the people who work ringside. What I can say is that I strive to produce the best quality work I can, every time I pick up a camera.


For me, dog-show photography is about more than simply getting the shot. It’s about showing the dog at its best, capturing its movement, expression, structure, and personality, and creating images that owners, breeders, handlers, and exhibitors are proud to have.


I also believe in supporting the photographers around me. There is room for all of us ringside. I enjoy working with other ringside photographers and win photographers, sharing information, helping when I can, and supporting each other. I’d rather build relationships than build walls.


My goal is simple: bring my experience from the fashion industry, more than 25 years behind the camera, and a genuine commitment to quality to the dog-show world.


I’ll always be grateful to the dog-show community in Hawaii for the support and trust they’ve given me over the years. That community helped shape my photography career, and I’m proud to continue that connection through Island Guard K9 Media.


“I may not be the best, but I’ll always strive to give you my best.”



Thanks for stopping by. I hope to see you ringside.

Four people proudly display ribbons at a Best in Show dog competition with a Doberman Pinscher on a podium.

Win Photography:


  • Win Photos will be released Same or Next day of the event. Fully Edited, Color Grading will be applied.
  • Win Photos will have my style of editing and will be ad ready upon download.
  • We have all equipment necessary to support large events, which includes lighting, backdrops, floral arrangements if needed and box.
  • We respect contracted Win Photographers, only inquire if your Club has no contracted Win Photographer.


A man in a suit leads a Shetland Sheepdog on a leash at a dog show competition.

Ringside Photography:


  • Request coverage in our intake form.
  • All ringside photos will be fully edited before they are uploaded to my website.  (Official Link will be given/Posted)
  • Photos will be fully edited, color graded and de-noised if needed (Low light venues)
  • Ringsides will be hand selected and will prioritize requests. Intake form with Breed, Ring number, Handler number, time, color grading preference and type of shots (Headshots, Full body, angle and so on.)
  • Ringside pricing will vary depending on event
  • All Ringside photos will be high resolution
  • NO RUSH FEE will ever be applied.
  • Color Grading requests will be taken into consideration. 


MORE PHOTOS:
WIN PHOTOS RINGSIDE PHOTOS
A handler presents a black and white Japanese Chin at the 2026 Japanese Chin of America National Specialty dog show.
A Pembroke Welsh Corgi poses gracefully at a CEN-TEX Kennel Club dog show, captured by Island Guard Media.
Handler presenting a Basset Hound on a judging table at an AKC dog show competition indoors.
Handler and judge examine a tricolor dog at Cen-Tex Kennel Club show, Island Guard K9 Media.
Handler gaiting an Afghan Hound at an indoor dog show competition, with judges and other exhibitors visible in the background.
A sleek black and tan Doberman Pinscher poses elegantly at a Cen-Tex Kennel Club show, branded with Island Guard K9 Media.
Handler presents a dog at the 2026 National Specialty dog show, with red rope barriers and audience in background.
Handler in pink suit shows a black and white dog at the 2026 National Specialty dog show competition.