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Dog Photography Awards 2026 Highlights 1,900 Entries and Winner Katie Brockman
The competition honored 1,900 submissions across six categories, with Katie Brockman taking top honors.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The 2026 Dog Photography Awards, featuring six categories, received 1,900 entries from photographers in 50 countries, according to Popsci. St. Louis‑based Katie Brockman won Dog Photographer of the Year for her entry “Loved and Hated,” which explores the mixed feelings surrounding pitbull‑type breeds.
What happened
The annual competition awarded prizes in Studio, Action, Portrait, Dogs & People, Documentary, and Open categories, plus an overall winner. Honorable mentions were given for works such as “Here I Come!” (Action) by Samara Valent, “City Lights” (Portrait Outdoor) by Maddie Newton, and “Mirror, Mirror” (Portrait Outdoor) by Perdita Pretzl. Elena Marchi won the Portrait Outdoor category, while Tianhang Zhang secured both an Honorable Mention in Action and the Documentary Category win for “Waiting.”
What the reports add
Popsci listed a range of entries, noting that the judging panel included photographers, dog experts, and industry professionals. The article highlighted specific images, including “Elegance Awaits” by Grace Fiselman, “Mission Balance” (2nd place Action) by Gavriella Leon, and “Therapy Dogs in a Nursing Home” (Honorable Mention Documentary) by Jessica Mozzetti.
What was said
“I started photography after my dog Caldwell ended up at the emergency vet on Christmas Eve 2020 for an obstruction surgery,” Brockman told Popsci. “I suddenly realized that I didn’t have enough photos of him, and I wanted a way to document our adventures together.”
How it came about
The Dog Photography Awards have grown since their inception, celebrating the bond between humans and dogs. Earlier this month, Felo News reported on Brockman’s win, confirming the 1,900‑entry figure and the £2,119 prize pool.
Key facts
- Katie Brockman was named Dog Photographer of the Year for her entry “Loved and Hated.” (popsci.com)
- The competition received 1,900 entries from photographers in 50 countries. (popsci.com)
- Six categories were awarded, with honors ranging from Studio to Documentary. (popsci.com)
- Honorable mentions included works by Samara Valent, Maddie Newton, and Perdita Pretzl. (popsci.com)
Sources
- [1] popsci.com — originally reported as “15 uplifting images from Dog Photography Awards 2026”
