The third annual Dog Photographer of the Year Awards has concluded, revealing 12 winners and 48 finalists. Competing in four categories – Portrait and Landscape, Action, Studio, and Dogs and People – photographers showcased their talents and skills in capturing our four-legged friends.
This year's prizes include 2000€ in cash, as well as photo gear from Sabatini, Manfrotto, and Profoto, an engraved trophy, fine art prints, and the DPA Annual Book by Celebra.
Scroll down to see the captivating photographs and learn more about this year's winners!
#21 Finalist, Studio: "Stay" By Janneke De Graaf
The Netherlands
"One of our Basenji puppies in a studio setting at home. This puppy is already showing true Basenji obedience."
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107points
#22 Finalist, Action: "Almost Got It" By Desiree Nickerson
Canada
"Josee coming in fast to catch her favorite ball."
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105points
#23 Finalist, Portrait And Landscape: "Weimaraner In Winterwonderland" By Daria Rossini
Switzerland
"The mood this morning was just soo perfect. I totally felt in love with it. Everything was so calm and quiet and there were also some tiny dancing snowflakes all around us.. as I said, just beautiful and perfect."
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101points
#24 Finalist, Studio: "Black On Black" By Maddie Newton
United Kingdom
"Kili the Groenendael jumping against a black backdrop with studio lighting."
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98points
#25 Finalist, Studio: "Chairman Of The Board" By Jane Thomson
Canada
"Choco was undergoing medical treatment when it was time for his portrait session. The majority of his tiny body had been shaved, but he brought along some of his favorite outfits to stay warm (and of course fashionable). This stylish dude might be a tiny chihuahua, but was large and in charge in front of my camera."
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98points
#26 3rd Place, Dogs And People: "Timber's Tribute" By Jane Thomson
Canada
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96points
#27 Finalist, Studio: "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie" By Rachel Hendrie
United Kingdom
"This is Henry! At the time he was only 10 weeks old and the new love of my life. We were having fun playing around my studio (as I couldn't wait to photograph him) when he started getting sleepy and curled up in his bed and I thought it best just to let him be. Not much has changed since. This portrait just captures him perfectly as he has never quite got out of the napping habit!"
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91points
#28 Finalist, Action: "Poodle Jump" By Celine Robel
Germany
"This photo shows the cheeky toy poodle Motte. Being very little but high in energy, she was almost too fast for the eyes, but not too fast for the camera. As you can see, Motte really enjoyed her time in the sand romping around."
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90points
#29 Finalist, Dogs And People: "Yin And Yang" By Agnieszka Gulczynska
Poland
"Childhood of my Son is my biggest inspiration. Photographing Igor, I admire the amazing and beautiful way you can catch things which are seemingly regular. An old bucket or umbrella are magical objects for children. That is why I appreciate the way my son uses this magic, regards and discovers the world, creates relations with children and animals which constantly fascinate Him."
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89points
#30 Finalist, Dogs And People: "Lost And Found" By Sabrina Theden
Germany
"This is probably the rawest moment I captured so far. It was one of those days where nothing worked out as I imagined. I was stuck in the numbness of a depressive episode and hadn't felt anything for weeks. But that evening, when I pushed myself to give that self-portrait one last try, I activated the interval timer, and the very second I sat down with my dog, tears were running down my face. Kenzy was comforting me immediately, as she always does and the last interval photos captured that fragile moment. A reminder that if I get lost, she will guide me back. Panorama with about 10-12 images."
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87points
#32 Finalist, Dogs And People: "Momma's Girl" By Kyle Rurak
Canada
"Ruby running with Momma at Spanish Banks, Vancouver, Canada."
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86points
#33 Finalist, Studio: "Vitamin Ball" By Iulia Tulcinscaia
Poland
"When you're out grocery shopping for your family, maybe you can put a can of cat or dog food in your cart and bring it to an animal relief center."
Rachael Ray
Model: Beagle Sherry
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86points
#34 Finalist, Studio: "Sing My Song" By Klaus-Peter Selzer
Germany
"Our friend Michelle's dog - Strolchi - in my photo studio."
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83points
#35 Finalist, Portrait And Landscape: "Enchantress" By Anne-Laurie Léger
Canada
"One of the most beautiful scenery I got to see. The tall trees with all the flowers, the sunset."
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83points
#36 2nd Place, Dogs And People: "Facing The Immensity Together" By Emma Gough
New Zealand
"In a world where life can be immense and overwhelming, just like the vast nature of the ocean, we can turn to man's best friend for companionship and support to face the immensity together."
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82points
#37 2nd Place, Action: "Moment Of Entry" By Roberta Holden
Canada
"I have become fascinated by the dynamic interplay between air, water and light in turbulence as water is suddenly displaced at the moment of impact as a dock-diving dog enters the water. This split second event conjured for me the feeling of falling through ice or being suddenly transported into an alternate realm."
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82points
#38 Finalist, Studio: "Best Friends" By Klaus-Peter Selzer
Germany
"The two border collies Mylo and Cooper of our friend Ruth in my photo studio."
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81points
#39 Finalist, Portrait And Landscape: "It Glitters In Gold" By Renate Zuidema
The Netherlands
"Shiba Inu Dai just glitters in the gold of the golden hour."
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81points
#40 3rd Place, Portrait And Landscape: "Monochromatic Illusion" By Sanna Sander
Sweden
"On a silent morning when the last snow of the winter was melting the fog rolled over the meadows and the trees stretched into the sky, begging the sun to return.
The colors were sucked out of the world, and everything was silent except the crowing ravens adding to the atmosphere.
In the stillness she posed, watching the winter slowly leaving and making way for spring.
In the stillness she was the only color left in the world.
She was the queen of this monochromatic illusion."
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80points
