The WDPA board is thrilled to announce our eighth professional dog photo competition! Join us at the WDS in Helsinki, where we’ll unveil the winners.
Entries
Each member may submit maximum one photo per category, except for the Story category:
- In the Move – dogs in action
- Portrait – It must be a photo that reflects the characteristics of the dog/breed and is made to serve as a memory to that dog or dogs.
- Pets & People – Images celebrating the bond between dogs and humans.
- Story – up to 4 photos that tell a story. Single image or series need to tell a documentary or imaginary story without any extra editing or text on it.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is made by the computer and is therefore not allowed. However, changes made in Lightroom, Photoshop, or any other digital program, are allowed.
The photos need to be submitted by uploaded on this site. A selection of the best images will be displayed anonymously before the prizes are announced. A panel of 3 judges will score the photos and the highest-scoring photos in each category will be in a special online gallery. Winners will be announced in the main ring at the World Dog Show.
Deadline for entries – June 12th, 2025 – only members who paid membership for 2025 are allowed to participate in the competition.
Participating members should be aware that their photos may be used in publications after the competition.
Important: please do not send photos with your logo or anything else that may reveal your identity!!
Our 2025 Judges Panel:
Maddi Newton (United Kingdom, Professional and Awarded Dog Photographer)
Braet Elke(Belgium, Professional Nikon Photographer)
Andrea Wafler (Canada, Professional Photographer)
Mail for questions mak.dodan@worlddogpress.org
Capture the beauty of dogs and the incredible bond they share with humans! Let’s see your best shots!