Welcome to another exciting animal photo contest! While we’ve recently introduced several contests that showcase the beauty of wild animals and our beloved pets, today’s spotlight is on dogs. So if you’re a dog lover, you’re in for a treat. If not, scroll down anyway, because the images you’re about to see are bound to melt your heart and show you just how wonderful dogs can be.
This year, the third annual Dog Photographer of the Year Awards have recently concluded, crowning 12 winners and 48 finalists. These talented photographers competed across four categories: Portrait and Landscape, Action, Studio, and Dogs and People. The prizes include 2000€ in cash, top-notch photo gear from Sabatini, Manfrotto, and Profoto, an engraved trophy, fine art prints, and a coveted spot in the DPA Annual Book by Celebra.
So prepare to be captivated by the remarkable images that follow.
#1. Finalist, Action: “Sharing Is Funny” By Rut Casanellas
#2. Finalist, Studio: “The Leia Organa Look” By Tina Stahl
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#3. 3rd Place, Action: “Catch It” By Anne-Laurie Léger
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#4. Finalist, Studio: “Grey Old Love” By Jessica Olsen Eriksson
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#5. Finalist, Portrait And Landscape: “Seeing Double” By Katie Brockman
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#6. Finalist, Action: “Wave Jumper” By Michelle Dawkins
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#7. Finalist, Portrait And Landscape: “Furry Friends” By Stine Grind
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#8. Finalist, Studio: “Wired Hair” By Chloé Brown
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#9. Finalist, Action: “Guess On Fly” By Alessandro Grandoni
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#10. Finalist, Portrait And Landscape: “Stormy Sea” By Julia Haberichter
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#11. Finalist, Action: “Red” By Michelle Dawkins
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#12. Finalist, Portrait And Landscape: “Catch The Sunrays” By Karin Bruhin
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#13. 1st Place, Portrait And Landscape: “Ascending Serenity” By Sanna Sander
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#14. 2nd Place, Portrait And Landscape: “Serene Snowfall” By Grace Fieselman
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#15. Finalist, Action: “Golden Girls” By Rosalind Phang
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#16. Finalist, Action: “Fly High In The Sky” By Anne-Laurie Léger
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#17. 1st Place, Studio: “Ballerina” By Anna Averianova
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#18. Finalist, Portrait And Landscape: “Amour Propre” By Janneke De Graaf
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#19. Finalist, Studio: “Black On Black” By Maddie Newton
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#20. Finalist, Action: “Almost Got It” By Desiree Nickerson
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#21. Finalist, Portrait And Landscape: “Weimaraner In Winterwonderland” By Daria Rossini
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#22. 3rd Place, Dogs And People: “Timber’s Tribute” By Jane Thomson
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#23. Finalist, Studio: “Chairman Of The Board” By Jane Thomson
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#24. Finalist, Studio: “Stay” By Janneke De Graaf
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#25. 3rd Place, Studio: “Puppy Love” By Tuss Bennergård
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#26. Finalist, Studio: “Sing My Song” By Klaus-Peter Selzer
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#27. 1st Place, Action: “Stop Your Motion” By Jacqueline Rüdiger
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#28. Finalist, Action: “Poodle Jump” By Celine Robel
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#29. Finalist, Studio: “Let Sleeping Dogs Lie” By Rachel Hendrie
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#30. Finalist, Dogs And People: “Momma’s Girl” By Kyle Rurak
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#31. Finalist, Studio: “Vitamin Ball” By Iulia Tulcinscaia
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#32. Finalist, Portrait And Landscape: “It Glitters In Gold” By Renate Zuidema
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#33. Finalist, Action: “Sensational Soar” By Grace Fieselman
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#34. Finalist, Action: “Summer” By 贺 华培
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#35. Finalist, Portrait And Landscape: “Enchantress” By Anne-Laurie Léger
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#36. 1st Place, Dogs And People: “Caravaggio Today” By Mercury Megaloudis
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#37. Finalist, Action: “Through The Snow” By Paula Grekelä
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#38. 2nd Place, Dogs And People: “Facing The Immensity Together” By Emma Gough
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#39. Finalist, Dogs And People: “Lost And Found” By Sabrina Theden
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#40. Finalist, Dogs And People: “Yin And Yang” By Agnieszka Gulczynska
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#41. 2nd Place, Action: “Moment Of Entry” By Roberta Holden
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#42. Finalist, Action: “Missy” By Jo Lauren
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#43. 3rd Place, Portrait And Landscape: “Monochromatic Illusion” By Sanna Sander
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#44. Finalist, Portrait And Landscape: “Orange Highlights” By Melanie Rösen
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#45. Finalist, Studio: “Best Friends” By Klaus-Peter Selzer
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#46. Finalist, Portrait And Landscape: “Power Of Tenderness” By Denisa Zbranková Albaniová
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#47. Finalist, Dogs And People: “The Afghan Bride” By Sandra Ferwerda
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#48. Finalist, Studio: “The Librarian” By Sandy Van Kruijsdijk
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#49. Finalist, Dogs And People: “I Made A Wish…” By Kristiina Vuori
Source: Dog Photography Awards
#50. Finalist, Studio: “Ebony And Her Ivories” By Jane Thomson
Source: Dog Photography Awards
