The Dog Photography Awards 2026 has crowned its champions, spotlighting stunning canine imagery from around the world. Emerging victorious, Katie Brockman from the United States clinched the prestigious Dog Photographer of the Year title with her striking portrait of a pit bull.
Highlights from the Event
With participation from 50 countries, the contest attracted a remarkable 1,900 entries. The grand prize for the winner was a substantial 2,500 Euros ($2,800). Entrants vied for top honors in categories such as Portrait, Action, Studio, Dogs & People, Documentary, and Open.
Dog 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
According to the organizers, the awards aim to “celebrate the artistry of top dog photographers, uncover emerging talents, and showcase the extraordinary diversity and charm of dogs.”
First place in the Portrait category. ‘Beyond the Track.’ | Photo by Elena Marchi / Dog Photographer of the Year
For more information about the dog photo contest, visit the Photography Awards website.
Second place in the Portrait category. ‘The Hunter Becomes the Hunted’ | Photo by Susan Lang / Dog Photographer of the Year
Third place in the Portrait category. ‘It’s Her World’ | Photo by Kairi Laiapea / Dog Photographer of the Year
First place in the Open category. ‘Run.’ | Photo by Elena Marchi / Dog Photographer of the Year
Second place in the Open category. ‘Losing Control.’ | Photo by Callie Soden / Dog Photographer of the Year
Third place in the Open category. ‘Swimming.’ | Photo by Tianhang Zhang / Dog Photographer of the Year
First place in the Documentary category. ‘Waiting.’ | Photo by Tianhang Zhang / Dog Photographer of the Year
Second place in the Documentary category. ‘On top of the World.’ | Photo by Katie Gyltnes / Dog Photographer of the Year
Third place in the Documentary category. ‘Alone together.’ | Photo by Katie Gyltnes / Dog Photographer of the Year
First place in the Dogs and People category. ‘Close.’ | Photo by Sarah Ebner / Dog Photographer of the Year
Second place in the Dogs and People category. ‘Nika and Cherry.’ | Photo by Eco Lorka / Dog Photographer of the Year
Third place in the Dogs and People category. ‘The Weight of Connection.’ | Photo by Santos Roman / Dog Photographer of the Year
First place in the Action category. ‘Winter Launch.’ | Photo by Nika Kuplenk Golobic / Dog Photographer of the Year
Second place in the Action category. ‘Mission Balance.’ | Photo by Gavriella Leon / Dog Photographer of the Year
Third place in the Action category. ‘Weightless.’ | Photo by Linda Glomb / Dog Photographer of the Year
Second place in the Studio category. ‘Head in the Clouds’ | Photo by Jill Garrett / Dog Photographer of the Year
Third place in the Studio category. ‘This is Growing Up’ | Photo by Belinda Richards / Dog Photographer of the Year
