DOG PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS®

Celebrating Dog's Beauty Through the Art of Photography

2026 Contest Winners

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The Dog Photography Awards® organizes a yearly contest celebrating exceptional dog photos.

Our mission is to honor top dog photographers, discover emerging talent, and showcase dogs' extraordinary diversity.

2026 DOG PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

Katie Brockman

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Winners Interviews

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2026 Open Category Winner – Elena Marchi

2026 Portrait Outdoor Category Winner – Elena Marchi

2026 Dogs & People Category Winner – Sarah Ebner

2026 Documentary Category Winner – Zhang Tianhang

2026 Action Category Winner – Nika Kuplenk Golobič

Dog Photographer of the Year 2026 – Katie Brockman

Annual Book

We are excited to announce the release of the 2026 edition of the Dog Photography Awards Annual Book. This collection features the Dog Photographer of the Year and the 2025 winners and honorees across all categories.

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Judges

The Dog Photography Awards judges comprise a distinguished panel of photography experts, each with a deep appreciation for canine artistry.

Audrey Bellot

France

Iza Łysoń

Poland

Emilio Cuenca

Spain

Anna Averianova

Montenegro

Sanna Sander

Sweden

Lotte Van Alderen

Netherlands

Elke Vogelsang

Germany

Carlina Gea

Spain

Testimonials

Hear from past winners of the Dog Photography Awards as they share their experiences, the inspiration behind their work, and the incredible impact of having their photography celebrated on an international platform.

“This award is a massive confidence booster. I have followed the Dog Photography Awards for years, but this was the first year I felt I had images that could compete.”
John FabianoWinner Documentary 2024

“It’s incredibly gratifying to have my work recognized on such a prestigious platform, and it only serves to further fuel my commitment to pushing the boundaries of dog photography.”
Mercury MegaloudisWinner Dogs & People 2023

“This award is something very special, because it was exclusively for dog photography with a very high level. It’s great honor.”
Dalia FichmannWinner Portrait 2023

Press Mentions

THE GUARDIAN

FORBES

THE TELEGRAPH

PETAPIXEL

METRO

THE TIMES

NEW YORK POST

MY MODERN MET

BBC

DAILY MAIL UK

DIGITAL CAMERA WORLD

Show us the authentic lives of dogs, through your lens, and let their stories resonate.

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