Moving in time, category First place action.
Regine Jensen – Dog photography awards.
The Dog photography prices The celebration of man’s (and woman’s) best friend has released the winning dog photos from this year’s competition, chosen from thousands of images submitted by pet photographers from 60 countries.
By animals in action to heartwarming portraits, the Dog Photography Award winners highlight the beauty, resilience and downright weirdness of dogs in five different categories – Portrait, Action, Studio, Dogs & People and Documentary – while showcasing exceptional dog photos from around the world.
“Our mission is to celebrate the artistry of top dog photographers, discover emerging talent and showcase the extraordinary diversity and charm of dogs,” the organizers explain.
The competition was founded by Audrey Bellot And Claudio Piccoliboth professional photographers driven by their passion for dogs.
Established in 2021, the dog photo competition is open to photographers worldwide, both amateurs and professionals over 18 years of age.
Regine Jensen’s beautiful image ‘Moving in time’ (above) places a white whippet named Rebelle in a flowing red cape. As it moves across the sand, the dog looks like a superhero strolling proudly after completing a heroic rescue, making it a deserving winner in the Action category.
Find all the great dog photo contest winners and honorable mentions here.
Dog Photos First Place Winners
The Princess and the Pea, 1st place, Dogs and People category
Jane Thomson – Dog Photography Awards 2024
“I wanted to bring children’s fairytale stories to life with my studio portraits for the 2025 BC Children’s Hospital Pet Therapy program calendar,” explains Jane Thomson, who photographed this young cancer patient with her faithful dog at the hospital.
“Celebrating the strength of these incredibly brave young hospital patients, along with the beautiful dogs who participated in the pet therapy program, was the most enriching project I have ever worked on.”
Ready to take off, 1st place, Portrait category
Rhea Nellen – Dog Photography Awards 2024
Every muscle in the white shepherd ‘Kooki’ is ready – he can jump at any moment.
“At first we just let Kooki stand in front of the museum, but he wanted to play,” says Rhea Nellen. “So his dog mom threw his frisbee in the air and I managed to capture this pose.”
Metamorphosis of Dogs, First Place, Studio Category
Valeria Barbara Barriera Cassina – Dog Photography Awards.
Greenland flat tire, first place, Documentary category
John Fabiano – Dog Photography Awards 2024.
This photo was taken while traveling through a snowstorm from Siorapaluk, Greeland – the northernmost indigenous village in the world – to Qaanaaq.
“We had no GPS, cell service or the ability to communicate more than a few words in English,” John Fabiano recalls. “Our protection if we encountered a polar bear was a 1940 rifle and the fight within our 13 Greenland Huskies. We had to stop so my guide, Ilannguaq, could untangle the sled ropes.”
The dogs watched and waited patiently to get back to doing their favorite thing in the world: running.
Dog Photos Second Place Winners
Mila, second place, Studio category
Donna Victor – Dog photography awards.
Bust of Energy, Second Place, Action Category
Anastasia Vetkovskaya – Dog photography awards.
Growing older together, day by day, my dog is my reason to stay, second place, Dogs and People category
Ida Levin – Dog Photography Awards. 2024
These are Runem, 90, and his dog, Hajen.
Rune is a man with heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to his long work in a concrete factory, and his only happiness in life is his dog. “If he loses Hajen, he will probably die not long after because their bond is so strong and they really love each other,” predicts Ida Levin.
Human Architecture, second place, Portrait category
Lea Styger – Dog Photography Awards. 2024
Lucerne Hound Zora prowls through the Maurerhalle in Basel as if she were hunting, typical behavior of her breed.
Safe, The Faithful Dog, Second Place, Documentary Category
An Di Prima – Dog photography awards. 2024
This is Santos, a podenco rescued by Hope For Podencos.
“I visited them in Albacete, Spain, as part of my book project on Podencos,” says An di Prima. “Podencos are a terribly abused breed of hunting dog in Spain. Every year, after the hunting season ends, thousands are dumped and a lucky few are rescued by rescue organizations like Hope For Podencos. With my photography I try to help as much as possible: together we are stronger.”
Dog Photos Third Place Winners
Hot off the press, third place, Portrait category
Sophia Hutchinson – Dog Photography Awards. 2024
This photo was taken in Leadenhall Market, a historic landmark in London dating back to the 14th century, where it once flourished as a center for the meat, poultry and game trade.
Known for its role as a hunting dog, the wire-haired Vizsla finds its place amid the warm glow of the market and the sodden cobblestones – reflecting the breed’s heritage and the market’s rich past.
I See You, third place, Studio category
Regine Jensen – Dog photography awards. 2024
Dog Photos Honorable Mentions
Droop Dogg, Honorable Mention, Studio Category
Rachel Hendrie – Dog photography awards. 2024
When composing this portrait, Rachel Hendrie had a completely different image in mind. However, a magical moment occurred when Henry’s hood slipped over his eyes and she quickly snapped this photo.
“I love the combination of this portrait,” she says. “They say the eyes are the window to the soul and I think it’s amazing how, by taking away just that one aspect of him, it completely changes who he is and gives him a different character. It just goes to show that you can’t always judge a book by its cover.”
Five more minutes, Mom, Honorable Mention, Studio category
Rachel Hendrie – Dog photography awards. 2024
“When I work with the laziest breed of dog in the world – I can say this because he is my lazy boy – there are always plenty of naps,” says Rachel Hendrie.
On this particular occasion, Henry decided to plop down on the floor in the middle of the studio and bury his head in a scarf.
“Nice try Henry, but being a typical dog mom/photographer, I just carried on whether he was sleeping or not. Because who doesn’t love a photo of their sleeping baby!”
Crown of Flowers, Honorable Mention, Studio Category
Nadia Itani – Dog Photography Awards. 2024
King of Mordor, Honorable Mention, Portrait category
Denisa Zbranková Albaniová – Dog photography awards. 2024
This mysterious portrait was taken against basalt rocks in a place reminiscent of the world of Lord of the rings and dark Mordor. The white Swiss Shepherd symbolizes turpentine, white wizard, protector and never-dying hope.
Black and White – But Color, Honorable Mention, Portrait Category
Karin Bruhin – Awards for dog photography. 2024
The Lone Wolf and the Lonely Tree, Honorable Mention, Portrait category
Heather Cowdrill – Dog Photography Awards. 2024
Splash and Dash, Honorable Mention, Action Category
Nika Kuplenk Golobič – Dog Photography Awards. 2024
This photo was taken during a charity photo shoot for victims of severe flooding in Slovenia last summer.
“We took a lot of action shots of dogs jumping into the water, and this 11-year-old Boston terrier named Bounty stole the show,” says Nika Kuplenk Golobič.
Master of Muster, honorable mention, documentary category
John Fabiano – Dog Photography Awards. 2024
This photo was taken in Collarenebri, Australia.
John Fabiano documented the country’s working dogs and visited a wool farm during the shearing season. After the sheep were sheared and sprayed with an aqua-colored anti-lice spray, the dogs led them to the other side of the 9,000-acre property.
This dog is a Kelpie, the most common and respected working dog in Australia.
Sahara, Honorable Mention, Studio Category
Steve West – Dog Photography Awards. 2024
See all the exceptional dog photo and honorable mention winners here.
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