Winners of Dog Photography Awards Showcase Poignant Moments of Our Canine Friends

Dogs are not only a constant source of love and comfort but also a consistent source of inspiration for photographers. They are challenging but wonderful subjects. Whether they are enjoying a quiet moment with a human, working at a task they were bred to do, or engaging in an outdoor adventure, dogs are endlessly fascinating.

Every year, The Dog Photography Awards® organizes a photography contest that seeks to showcase the most exceptional dog photographs from across the world. “Our mission is to celebrate the artistry of top dog photographers, uncover emerging talents, and showcase the extraordinary diversity and charm of dogs,” they write.

For the 2024 awards, the competition received over 1700 entries from more than 60 countries. Here are the winners to enjoy:

Regine Jensen, Moving in time. 1st Place in Action

John Fabiano, Greenlandic Flat Tire. 1st Place in Documentary
Fabiano writes, “This photo was taken while traveling through a blizzard from Siorapaluk, the northernmost indigenous village in the world, to Qaanaaq, Greenland. We did not have a GPS, cell service, or the ability to communicate more than a few words in English. Our protection if we were to run into a polar bear was a rifle from 1940 and the fight within our 13 Greenlandic Huskies. We had to stop so my guide, Ilannguaq, could untangle the sled ropes. The dogs watched on and patiently waited until they could get back to doing their favorite thing in the world – running.”

Jane Thomson, The Princess & the Pea. 1st Place in Dogs & People
Thomson writes, “I wanted to bring children’s fairy tale stories to life with my studio portraiture for the BC Children’s Hospital Pet Therapy program calendar for 2025. Celebrating the strength of these incredibly brave young hospital patients along with with the beautiful dogs enrolled in the pet therapy program was the most enriching project I have ever worked on.”

Rhea Nellen, 1st Place in Portrait. Ready for take off!
Nellen writes, “Every muscle in white shepherd ‘Kooki’ is ready! Any second now he’s going to jump. At first we let Kooki just stand in front of the museum but he wanted to play. So his dogmum threw his frisbee into the air and I managed to capture this pose.”

Valeria Barbara and Barriera Cassina, Metamorfosis canina. 1st Place in Studio

Anastasia Vetkovskaya, Action. 2nd in Burst of energy

An Di Prima, Safe. 2nd in Documentary

Di Prima writes, “This is Santos, a podenco rescued by Hope For Podencos. I visited them in Albacete, Spain, as part of my book project on Podencos. Podencos are a horribly abused hunting dog breed in Spain. Every year, after the hunting season ends, thousands get dumped, and a few lucky ones are saved by rescue organisations such as Hope For Podencos. With my photography, I try to help as much as I can: Together, we are stronger!”

Ida Levin, Growing older together day by day, my dog is my reason to stay. 2nd in Dogs & People
Levin writes, “This is Rune 90 years old and his dog Hajen. Rune is a man with heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to his long work at a concrete factory, and his only happiness in life is his dog Hajen. If he loose Hajen he will probably die in some few days, since he will loose all meaning of live and give everything up. Their bond is so strong, and they really love each other.”

Lea Styger, Hunted Architecture. 2nd in Portrait
Styger writes, “Lucerne Hound Zora sneaked through the Maurerhalle in Basel as if she were hunting, typical of her breed.”

Donna Victor, Mila. 2nd in Studio

Anne-Laurie Léger, Floating. 3rd in Action
Leger writes, “Maze was trotting and I was lucky enough to have the perfect timing for this shot. She’s just floating and her paws touching make it exquisite.”

Angela Sulser, Follow your origin. 3rd in Documentary
German Wirehaired Pointer bitch Lemon during a hunting test exercise. (duck retrieve)

Moa Näslund, Silent Connection. 3rd in Dogs & People

Sophia Hutchinson, Hot off the Press. 3rd in Portrait
Hutchinson writes, “This photo was taken in Leadenhall Market, a historic London landmark dating back to the 14th century, where it once thrived as a center for trading meat, poultry, and game. The Wirehaired Vizsla, known for its role as a hunting dog, finds its place amid the market’s warm glow and rain-soaked cobblestones – reflecting the heritage of the breed and the market’s rich past.”

Regine Jensen. I see you. 3rd in Studio

To find out more about The Dog Photography Awards visit their website.