The winning photos of the the International Pet Photography Awards, IPPA, are a heartwarming, playful and ever-artistic look at the animals that live among us, providing joy as pets.
Now in its 6th edition, the IPPA – the world’s largest puppy photography festival – attracted thousands of entries from 41 countries and included a special equine category for the first time, rewarding photographers who specialise in this subgenre of puppy photography.
Other categories include Action, Creative, Documentary, Animals & People, and Portrait.
Not surprisingly, among a wide variety of other pets like hedgehogs, rabbits and a rat, the majority of contestants were images of dogs, followed by — wait for it — those of cats.
The overall winner receives $500 and a trophy and each category winner receives a prize of $250 plus mentoring with Unleashed Education and the Professional Photography Business Network.
The overall 2024 Pet Photographer of the Year was awarded to Janneke De Graaf for her portfolio of images depicting her Basenjis dog. “My partner and I have four at home, three of which are bred by ourselves” De Graaf says.
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“Basenjis have a beautiful, quite serious expression and very sublime lines, which makes them stand out in images,” says Janneke. “However, their obedience, or lack thereof, can make posing difficult and a teacher is almost necessary. ” “.
Karen Bruhin bases her dog perfectly to fit the columns.
Fearless Elegance: Overall Finalist Award
Frisbee over water, Finalist, Overall Award
Dalmatian reflex, finalist, award
Purple Glow, finalist, overall award
It is Renate Zudema’s pony and the symbol taken at sunset, in a box covered in flowering purple heather.
Katie Brockman won the artistic category with this symbol of laughter from her former foster kittens.
“They’re brother and sister and I looked for a symbol that would show any of their personalities,” he says. “Ed was a spicy, grumpy guy, while Cleo was super naughty and enjoyed annoying her siblings. “
Lots of puppies, Silver Distinction
Sphynx Cat, Silver Award, Action category
Yzma the cat posing for her freshman scenario series.
Winner, Equine category Sabrina Einig
Sabrina Einig won the first equine for her dynamic photo of Friso, a 7-year-old Friesian stallion.
Icelandic Stallion, Silver Distinction, Equine Category
Anna Failner’s golden retriever photo, Tala, taken in a forest in Veldensteiner Forst, Germany, on a foggy August morning as the sun slowly rose.
Pygmy hedgehog, finalist, Gold Award, Portrait category
This portrait of Boops A Daisy, an African pygmy hedgehog, created in Rachelk Hendrie’s studio in Glasgow, Scotland, for a couple whose hobby is saving hedgehogs.
Say “cheese”, finalist, Silver Distinction Award
A Nonviolent Siesta, Finalist, Gold Award, Portrait category
Flor Curiosa, Finalist, Gold Award, Portrait category
The image, titled “Curious Flower,” aims to showcase the beauty and intriguing nature of one of the world’s most misunderstood pets.
The subject, a rescued rat named Buttons, shows his curious nature by looking out of a flower pot.
Sweet Friends, Finalist, Gold Award, Portrait category
Heidi Adler was taking a photo of the dog when the cat jumped up on the stump and photobombed, then nestled in with his bestie. “These two have the sweetest relationship and I hope it is reflected in the image,’ she says.
Ready for a close-up, Gold Award
The image was taken at a sand excavation site in Norway. The model is a whippet, a sighthound breed known for its elegant and graceful movements.
Snow Zoomies, Finalist, Silver Award, Action Category
“My dogs love snow days,” Shandess Griffin says. “This moment is just a quick glimpse of my dog enjoying zooms in the snow. “
Lady in Action, Finalist, Silver Award, Action category
“Cats are never easy to photograph,” says Jaydene Chapman. “I let Lady do what she wanted and she took action spontaneously. “
Professor Amelia and her dog, Mr Darcy, at New Farm, Brisbane.
Mr. Darcy works in the classroom with Amelia. Although the children adore him (he has his own ID and receives more Christmas presents than any other staff member), the dog is there for her in her role as a teacher.
Reading Time, Finalist, Silver Award, Animals and People category
An early morning task for this New Zealand Huntaway dog: herd weaned lambs into the yards. The dogs work the lambs by barking to move them up. There was plenty of action in this shot as the horses came over for a look and the sun was just breaking through the clouds.
Good Stella, Finalist, SIlver Award, Documentary category
“Good Stella” paintings on a sheep and farm animal farm, “Wolverton”, in Maindample Victoria, Australia. When a truck of farm animals pulled onto the property, Stella ran to the driveway and waited patiently for her paintings to begin.
Here is a video slide show of all the 100 finalists of the Pet Photography Awards 2024:
All galleries of the International Pet Photography Awards winners can be viewed here.
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