The competition is open to photographers worldwide, both amateurs and professionals over the age of 18, other than affiliates, employees, or family members of Dog Photography Awards or any Competition Jury member.

To enter, simply visit our website during the submission period and follow the instructions for uploading your photographs. Make sure to select the appropriate category for each photo and provide accurate information.

You may pay for your entry after you submit your photographs by Paypal or credit card.

While dogs should be the primary focus, images that include other animals are acceptable as long as the main subject is clearly a dog. These types of images can also be submitted in the « Open » category.

There are no restrictions on the date of a photograph.

All photographs should be submitted as JPEG files, in sRGB color space, with a minimum of 2000 pixels on the longest side.

Yes, images taken with any type of camera, including smartphones, are accepted as long as they meet the resolution and format requirements.

No. You can submit as many images as you like in each category.

No, once payment is made, entries cannot be changed. Please review your work carefully before finalizing payment.

You are welcome to submit your images to multiple Dog Photography Awards contests, regardless of previous awards or submissions. We do not impose exclusivity requirements, so images already displayed on your website, featured in publications, or recognized by other awards are fully eligible.

Eligibility is not dependent on the date your artwork was created.

Please note that AI-generated images are not permitted in any Dog Photography Awards contest. We reserve the right to request proof that images were not AI-generated and to verify ownership of the original files.

Images perceived as cruel, harmful, or disrespectful to a dog’s welfare will be disqualified.

Photographs shouldn’t display any type of watermarks including your name, initials, logo or other words or symbols embossed or imprinted anywhere on your entry.

Images should be in JPEG or PNG format, with a minimum dimension of 2000 pixels on the longest edge and a file size of less than 10 MB in sRGB color space.

We accept images captured on film, digital cameras, or mobile phones, in any orientation (square, portrait, or landscape), and in a range of styles—including color, black and white, and sepia—allowing you to showcase your work in the tones that best capture your artistic vision.

Copyright remains with the photographer. DPA will credit photographers for any images used, which may appear in DPA media or sponsor publications, as well as for promotional purposes (e.g., exhibitions, print, digital media) without monetary compensation. By placing or winning, you consent to inclusion in the winners’ annual. DPA and its partners are not responsible for images submitted in violation of rules or copyright. DPA will investigate and disqualify entries that clearly violate copyright to maintain competition integrity.

No, once payment is made, entries cannot be changed. Please review your work carefully before finalizing payment.