{"id":616432,"date":"2026-09-30T14:30:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T14:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/616432\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T14:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T14:30:19","slug":"18-adorable-winners-from-the-dog-photography-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/616432\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Adorable Winners From the Dog Photography Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"APhotos by Tianhang Zhang, left, and Jane Thomson, right.<\/p>\n

The winners of the Dog Photography Awards 2026 have been announced, a contest that seeks to showcase the most exceptional dog photographs from across the globe.<\/p>\n

Picked from 1,900 entries across 50 countries, Katie Brockman from the United States took home the title of Dog Photographer of the Year for her thoughtful portrait of a pit bull. <\/p>\n

\"ADog Photographer of the Year and the winner of the Studio category. This detailed portrait conveys the complicated feelings toward pit bulls and bully breeds; while some people vilify them, others adore them. | Photo by Katie Brockman \/ Dog Photographer of the Year<\/p>\n

There was a cash prize of 2,500 Euros ($2,800) up for grabs. The categories for the 2026 edition were: Portrait, Action, Studio, Dogs & People, Documentary, and Open. <\/p>\n

\u201cOur mission is to celebrate the artistry of top dog photographers, uncover emerging talents, and showcase the extraordinary diversity and charm of dogs,\u201d the competition organizers say. <\/p>\n

\"AFirst place in the Portrait category. \u2018Beyond the Track.\u2019 | Photo by Elena Marchi \/ Dog Photographer of the Year<\/p>\n

\"ASecond place in the Portrait category. \u2018The Hunter Becomes the Hunted\u2019 | Photo by Susan Lang \/ Dog Photographer of the Year
\n\"AThird place in the Portrait category. \u2018It\u2019s Her World\u2019 | Photo by Kairi Laiapea \/ Dog Photographer of the Year
\n\"TwoFirst place in the Open category. \u2018Run.\u2019 | Photo by Elena Marchi \/ Dog Photographer of the Year
\n\"ASecond place in the Open category. \u2018Losing Control.\u2019 | Photo by Callie Soden \/ Dog Photographer of the Year
\n\"AThird place in the Open category. \u2018Swimming.\u2019 | Photo by Tianhang Zhang \/ Dog Photographer of the Year
\n\"FourFirst place in the Documentary category. \u2018Waiting.\u2019 | Photo by Tianhang Zhang \/ Dog Photographer of the Year
\n\"ASecond place in the Documentary category. \u2018On top of the World.\u2019 | Photo by Katie Gyltnes \/ Dog Photographer of the Year<\/p>\n

\"AThird place in the Documentary category. \u2018Alone together.\u2019 | Photo by Katie Gyltnes \/ Dog Photographer of the Year
\n\"AFirst place in the Dogs and People category. \u2018Close.\u2019 | Photo by Sarah Ebner \/ Dog Photographer of the Year
\n\"ASecond place in the Dogs and People category. \u2018Nika and Cherry.\u2019 | Photo by Eco Lorka \/ Dog Photographer of the Year
\n\"AThird place in the Dogs and People category. \u2018The Weight of Connection.\u2019 | Photo by Santos Roman \/ Dog Photographer of the Year
\n\"AFirst place in the Action category. \u2018Winter Launch.\u2019 | Photo by Nika Kuplenk Golobic \/ Dog Photographer of the Year
\n\"ASecond place in the Action category. \u2018Mission Balance.\u2019 | Photo by Gavriella Leon \/ Dog Photographer of the Year
\n\"AThird place in the Action category. \u2018Weightless.\u2019 | Photo by Linda Glomb \/ Dog Photographer of the Year<\/p>\n

\"ASecond place in the Studio category. \u2018Head in the Clouds\u2019 | Photo by Jill Garrett \/ Dog Photographer of the Year
\n\"SixThird place in the Studio category. \u2018This is Growing Up\u2019 | Photo by Belinda Richards \/ Dog Photographer of the Year<\/p>\n

For more information about the contest, visit the Dog Photography Awards website<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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