From Dogs To Snakes: 44 Incredible Photos From The 2025 Pet Photography Awards – Bored Panda
The winners of the 2025 International Pet Photography Awards have been announced, celebrating the best in pet photography from around the world. Now in its 7th year, the competition attracted a record-breaking 4,011 entries from 45 different countries, with dogs, cats, horses, and even some unusual pets like snakes, rabbits, parrots, and lizards taking center stage.
Photographers competed across eight categories: Action, Canine Portrait, Creative, Documentary, Equine Portrait, Feline Portrait, Open Portrait, and Pets and People. The winning images showcase not only incredible technical skill but also the beauty, character, and spirit of pets and the special place they hold in our lives.
This year’s overall title of International Pet Photographer of the Year went to Katie Brockman. Her winning portfolio was a creative mix of portraits featuring her own dog Caldwell and several foster animals she has cared for over the years. Katie explained that she wanted to highlight the charm of rescue pets, proving that they can be both loving companions and wonderful photography subjects. One of her standout entries even featured a mischievous bunny, part of a longer project she has been developing around animals with unusual markings.
A new category made its debut in 2025: Open Portrait. This section was designed for pets outside the more common cats, dogs, and horses, and it attracted a surprising range of entries. The inaugural winner was Ellen Reus, who submitted striking studio portraits of snakes. Ellen said she was thrilled to see recognition for her work, adding that reptiles can be just as photogenic as more traditional pets.
The Documentary category also drew attention for its heartfelt storytelling. Winner Emma Boyle presented a series shot in Istanbul, focusing on the city’s stray cats and dogs. Her images captured the unique relationship between the animals and the people who share their streets, from shopkeepers feeding them to strays finding shelter in public spaces. Emma’s project is part of a larger effort to document stray animals in countries where they are a common part of everyday life.
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