Anyone who’s ever tried to get the perfect photo of their dog will know just how difficult it can be to get it just right.
They’ll look away from the camera for a split second or an interesting noise or scent will grab their interest at the last minute – and you'll find yourself getting through more of the best dog treats than you intended!
But some of the dog parents among us have a real talent. The winners of the 2024 International Dog Photography Awards have been announced, and they’re seriously impressive – let’s take a look at them here.
The Dog Photography Awards received 1,700 entries from 60 different countries this year, with prizes including €2500 in cash and an engraved trophy. There are five categories: Action, Documentary, Dogs & People, Portrait, and Studio.
Action
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(Image credit: Regine Jensen)
1st: Regine Jensen – 'Moving In Time'
(Image credit: Anastasia Vetkovskaya)
2nd: Anastasia Vetkovskaya – 'Burst of Energy'
(Image credit: Anne-Laurie Léger)
3rd: Anne-Laurie Léger – 'Floating'
Documentary
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(Image credit: John Fabiano)
1st: John Fabiano – 'Greenlandic Flat Tire'
(Image credit: An Di Prima)
2nd: An Di Prima – 'Safe'
(Image credit: Angela Sulser)
3rd: Angela Sulser – 'Follow Your Origin'
Dogs & People
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(Image credit: Jane Thomson)
1st: Jane Thomson – 'The Princess and the Pea'
(Image credit: Ida Levin)
2nd: Ida Levin – 'Growing Older Together Day by Day, My Dog is My Reason to Stay'
(Image credit: Moa Näslund)
3rd: Moa Näslund – 'Silent Connection'
Portrait
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(Image credit: Rhea Nellen)
1st: Rhea Nellen – 'Ready For Take Off!'
(Image credit: Lea Styger)
2nd: Lea Styger – 'Hunted Architecture'
(Image credit: Sophia Hutchinson)
3rd: Sophia Hutchinson – 'Hot Off the Press'
Studio
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(Image credit: Valeria Barbara Barriera Cassina)
1st: Valeria Barbara Barriera Cassina – 'Metamorfosis Canina'
Adam is a freelance journalist covering pets, lifestyle, health and culture, and he has six years' experience in journalism. He was senior editor at DogTime.com, and has written for The Independent, GoodToKnow and Healthline.
He's also spent the last few years studying towards undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in journalism. While a cat person at heart, he's often visiting his parents' golden retriever, and when he's not writing about everything pets he's probably drinking coffee, visiting a cat cafe, or listening to live music.
