Award-winning photos capture the special lives of dogs

After organizing a successful dog photo contest in 2021, The Dog Photography Awards are back with another incredible contest. This year, the winners are divided into four categories: Action, Portrait and Landscape, Dog and People and Studio. The first, second and third place winners of each category were awarded.

There are over 1,400 entries from 50 different countries, so picking the best one is no easy task. The 12 photos that earned the top spot really deserve their rankings because they’re all ravishing and adorable.

Work

First place

Francesco Junior Mura captured the action during a dog agility competition in Italy. Mura says the first obstacle of the course is the most interesting because it demonstrates the close relationship between the dog and its handler.

Second place

Kjara Kocbek took this startling photo during a training session with her dog at dawn in Slovenia.

The third position

Julia Hasselkuss took this photo on a foggy day during her vacation in Norway with her energetic furry friend.

Portraits and landscapes

First place

Dalia Fichmann took this photo of an avalanche rescue dog. To get this photo, she spent time with the avalanche rescue team in Switzerland. She went into an ice cave while the dogs searched for her, and she took this photo as one of the dogs was digging its way towards her.

Second place

Sophia Hutchinson took this photo of a dalmatian named Amber. Amber had to undergo double leg surgery when she was just a puppy and this photo was taken during one of the first times she took off her leash after recovering.

The third position

Joanne Liu took this photo of a small sled dog curled up in the snow in Greenland. She explains that these dogs live naturally on the land the government provides them.

dog and human

First place

Sabrina Theden took this photo with her dog Kenzy during a Harry Potter themed photo session. It is meant to capture moments of unconditional love.

Second place

Sarah Ebner took this stunning photo of two dogs playing with a woman in the sunset.

The third position

Russell Charters took this photo of his mate walking their dog named Luna along a beach in Australia. The duo’s unique shading perspective.

Studio

First place

Su Kaye took this photo as a way to make people question what they were looking at. It’s a portrait of her dog from a unique angle below her dog’s head.

Second place

Jane Thomson captured this unique angle of a Yorkie named Mimi. She calls it “Mimi’s Storyline.”

The third position

Daniela Schmid took this photo of a breeder holding a newborn puppy in Bavaria.

These are just some of the many incredible photos that have been submitted. To see the full list of finalists, you can check it out Dog Photography Awards Website.

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