25 Inspirational Dog Portrait Photographs
Dogs Dogs Dogs. Earlier today a friend asked me for some ideas on how to photograph her Dog. I did point her to our How to Photograph Pets tutorial but also thought it might be useful to pull together a few Dog Photographs to give her a little extra inspiration. Here’s some of what I came across.
Image by Brian Hathcock
PS: I have a feeling that the cats are going to want a right of reply on this post.
Image by joshuahoffmanphoto
Image by SARhounds
Image by Amnemona
Image by Bogdan Suditu
Image by LunaDiRimmel
Image by monitorpop
Image by kimrose
Image by erban
Image by *OKsana*
Image by joshuahoffmanphoto
Image by Darwin Bell
Image by shashchatter
Image by mommamia
Image by The Pack
Image by kern.justin
Image by joshuahoffmanphoto
Image by -=RoBeE=-
Image by J. Star
Image by zenera
Image by Ferdi's World
Image by K iwi
Image by e³°°°
Image by pixie led
Image by joshuahoffmanphoto
112 Responses to “25 Inspirational Dog Portrait Photographs” - Add Yours
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:49 am
All these photos are superb when you come to test quality, light, sharpness and many time ‘cuteness’ .
However, I think, that except the photo by kimrose, all are pretty much ‘cliche’ (some more, some less).
Here is a photo I took – http://www.ilanbresler.com/2008/07/great-minds.html – It’s not a “dog portrait” per se, but I do use a dog for it. Bit more of on a street photography side maybe :)
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:51 am
Just realized I have few more dogs photos which are not necessarily on the ‘cute’ side – http://www.ilanbresler.com/2009/05/what.html and – http://www.ilanbresler.com/2008/06/neighbours.html – All are street related, less portrait maybe…
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:04 am
This is one of my favorites
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:04 am
ops, here it is again: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aravis121/4026434079/
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:41 am
Mind giving me some constructive criticism on mine please: http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=dogs&w=28581186%40N02&z=m
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:45 am
Fantastic and indeed inspirational. Thanks for this 25 great photographies.
I’d like to share some of my own dogs portraits. Hope you all like them.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/takashy/3929343479/in/set-72157600214210360/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/takashy/3009547990/in/set-72157600214210360/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/takashy/3032942328/in/set-72157600214210360/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/takashy/3481646118/in/set-72157600214210360/
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:49 am
All of the photos are lovely, but the first thought I had as I was looking at them was of an I Love Lucy episode of the 1950s. Lucy makes Ricky promise that he isn’t going to show the Applebys any pictures of Little Ricky when they come to visit that evening, but when Steve and Carolyn arrive, the first thing they do is whip out a handful of pictures of Little Stevie; an argument ensues over who is the cutest baby and the best photographer.
The episode is hilarious, and so are these photos; because we all think that our photos of Fifi or Fido are the best.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:11 am
Very inspirational!
Great photos all around.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:13 am
I have to admit that after looking at the first few photos I completely forgot what I was looking for. All of the photos are stunning and very well composed. I enjoyed just looking at the different “expressions” that the photographers have captured with the animals. Never mind how it was done. The beauty of each shot was just so …
I have to view them again for any critiquing, but for now I’ll just smile and enjoy the show!!!
@ ilan Bresler: Nice shot! The poster of the pooch entices one to be naughty in an abstract kind of way. It is funny to look at, yet the pooch has a point. “Great Shape”.
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 am
A couple more great professional pet photographers:
http://www.cowbelly.com
http://www.shinepetphotos.com
http://portfolio.erinvey.com/
http://www.allearsphotography.com – my pet photography business (although I’m probably not on the same level as the three above)
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:39 am
my dog sprout loves the dogs on the beaches photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sheds/3356392338/in/set-72157614472116441/
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:21 am
I just took a series of photos from the Fresno Humane Society of a particularly inspirational puppy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29628597@N02/4069913054/
I hope everyone who loves animals remembers the humane society and rescue groups when they go shopping for pets.
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:57 am
Technically-good shots, most of them. Inspirational? Not so much. As someone else pointed out, most are clichés and/or posed; the personality rarely shines through… Kiwi, MommaMia, and “pixie led” were among those that seemed to have allowed the dog’s inner being to shine, and it shows in their photos (though the shots are very similar in nature).
Without personality, it’s simply a headshot. Take shots that show their individual souls…
00 caren
http://www.flickr.com/photos/parkgallery/sets/72157620599310450/show/
George Davis Creek, North Fork
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:57 am
There are some lovely photos here, I really like the Image by monitorpop. I have forwarded a link to this to a friend that runs a Blog for the Abandoned Dogs on Tenerife, I am sure she will love this.
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:01 am
Oops, I forgot to give the address of Nikki’s Blog, it is http://tenerifedogs.blogspot.com/
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:32 am
I cannot believe that you missed this one in your collection:
pay me a visit at flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/43520295@N08/
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:52 am
Really like the first portrait by Brian Hathcock. The dogs expression is great.
Would appreciate any contstructive criticism of my latest dog portrait:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nick92/4037100330/
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:08 am
Adorable.
Here are my faves of our pup, Poe.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/greeblemonkey/3145900946
http://www.flickr.com/photos/greeblemonkey/3135350525/ (OK and Declan too!)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/greeblemonkey/3508366176
http://www.flickr.com/photos/greeblemonkey/4008676826
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:27 am
Here are my parents two pups; Roscoe and Fee Fee:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceaserfineartphotography/4036055018/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceaserfineartphotography/4035303629/
Cheers,
Sid
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:39 am
Wow…lovely dog portraits!
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:05 pm
wow! makes me wish i have a dog now!
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:27 pm
All great., but the first one I keep going back to.
I noticed all but 3 were taken at doggy level. Seems to make a big difference.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Well, very nice dog portraits. Here I’ve a question is that how do you take a photo of a pet that will walk when it see you with a camera.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:46 pm
The first one has that newborn baby look about it
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Some of these are inspirational. I was kind of hoping to have mine chosen from flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasoncollin/3699626707/
I like the reflection/4th from the bottom photo best. Nice colors and very creative.
November 3rd, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Since everyone seems to adding theirs, here are some of my own:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/3690474561_7609193166.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3690512417_eaceeb6515.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/3690474629_30b7a12a7b.jpg
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:52 pm
oh the famous flying dog with a leaf.
lovely.
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:39 pm
very nice photographs of dogs…. I usually shoot cats (if I see one and I’m with a camera, I’ll shoot), but I have done shooting some dogs (very few) and one of my favorites (after heavy treatment on lightroom) is http://www.flickr.com/photos/gp-sachs/3903134559/in/set-72157622315837637/
thanks for posting this one, and I’m waiting for the ‘cats’ gallery….
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:50 pm
What wonderful shots! I want our pet children professionally photographed now. I especially love the one that says, “Image by mommamia.” So cute!
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:10 pm
There are some sensational photos here. I particularly love the look of the “formal” portraits, complete with background lighting! How did these people get their dogs to sit still long enough? I have 2 dogs, and it’s like they’re both on speed! Super fast shutter?? :-)
November 4th, 2009 at 1:07 am
Stunning and amazing photographs. The photographers have really captured the essence of the dogs. Their eyes say it all. Quite moving.
I particularly like the one of the puppy with the leaf in it’s mouth by mommania. So playful and hopeful.
November 4th, 2009 at 1:41 am
my dog is a certified world champion :)
here, you can see for yourselves if you want:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amirpaz/4057983088/in/set-72157622569414563/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amirpaz/4058001156/in/set-72157622569414563/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amirpaz/4057263201/in/set-72157622569414563/
you can see alot more of many dog photos i took on my flickr website…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amirpaz/sets/72157604822438825/
feel free to come and visit :)
November 4th, 2009 at 1:45 am
my dog is a certified world champion :)
here, you can see for yourselves if you want:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amirpaz/4057983088/in/set-72157622569414563/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amirpaz/4058001156/in/set-72157622569414563/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amirpaz/4057263201/in/set-72157622569414563/
you can see alot more of many dog photos i took on my flickr website…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amirpaz/sets/72157604822438825/
feel free to come and visit :)
here is a realy cool one, i realy like from today photosession i did with him
i love his look in this photograph :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amirpaz/4071388543/
Amir
November 4th, 2009 at 3:42 am
The first one by Brian Hathcock is adorable but I believe it’s upside down.
November 4th, 2009 at 4:27 am
Here is my new dog Toto:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronald_zuniga/4048530059/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronald_zuniga/4054411564/
November 4th, 2009 at 5:28 am
I’m a bit disappointed at the “inspirational” selection provided in the article… it isn’t, much. However, many of the comments and links that responders have left ARE, so I guess it came around to inspiration after all.
November 4th, 2009 at 7:37 am
http://kawasiiskorner.webs.com/photos/Pot%20full%20of%20puppies/spoty.JPG
This is a favorite of one of my puppy portraits – its been published in several books and calendars
November 4th, 2009 at 7:51 am
I definitely like the pictures that are in action. They are too adorable!
November 4th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
My Dog the Gorgeous, Border Collie Face: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zoomyboy1/2491455573
November 4th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
ok….i’ll play =)
i have MANY fotos of puppers….but here is one that i especially like:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/minta360/3933099798/in/set-72157611937794927/
November 5th, 2009 at 1:12 am
i don’t know if i’d call any of mine from this last weekend inspirational but here are some:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/justin-fritts/4059630597/in/set-72157622575584613/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/justin-fritts/4059632011/in/set-72157622575584613/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/justin-fritts/4059630269/in/set-72157622575584613/
November 5th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Wow! Those are some awesome pictures! But you are right you’ll have to do some cat ones now. Then maybe a few horse ones and then a few of other animals.
Beautiful pictures!
November 5th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Love the photos! Check out my work – would love to hear of your thoughts.
http://www.littlefriendsphoto.com
November 5th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Oh No! This is so cute. I love dog!
November 6th, 2009 at 2:34 am
I can’t resist adding my pup in here. These pictures are great – very inspirational!
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November 6th, 2009 at 2:49 am
Some great shots in here, I could look at dog photos all day. This is one of my favorites I took.
November 6th, 2009 at 2:55 am
Nice pics!!!!
November 6th, 2009 at 2:57 am
My dog……………. http://delioleon.com/miximiliano/Maximiliano.html
November 6th, 2009 at 3:51 am
Here’s one of my dog Sidney – He made it to National Geographic and the cover of Weezer’s new album:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2850280577_dc58bd0e82.jpg
November 6th, 2009 at 4:04 am
Okay here is mine.
My 2 dogs with a differnent persective.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/totalfocusphoto/3586374781
November 6th, 2009 at 4:06 am
November 6th, 2009 at 4:06 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36794247@N06/3477353814/sizes/m/
November 6th, 2009 at 4:18 am
Not only technically superb but super cute each and every one!!
November 6th, 2009 at 4:26 am
Where are the really BIG DOGS?
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November 6th, 2009 at 5:35 am
November 6th, 2009 at 7:33 am
here are my favorites =)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiarra_lee/3096073963/in/set-72157606684918544/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiarra_lee/3593898772/in/set-72157606684918544/
November 6th, 2009 at 9:27 am
fun to be a dog.
November 6th, 2009 at 9:28 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danakang/4074710303/
November 6th, 2009 at 9:45 am
i would like to share my shots..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmfd/sets/72157621880083200/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmfd/sets/72157621716624063/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmfd/sets/72157616071106597/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmfd/sets/72157615087222722/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmfd/sets/72157622109012204/
November 6th, 2009 at 10:04 am
*DOG PHOTOGRAPHY WARNING*
Can I please warn all readers of this article that using ringflash on dogs/animals (and children under the age of 7 or so) is VERY DANGEROUS and harmful to their eyes!
I just hope that joshuahoffmanphoto had his on a very, very low setting but unfortunately it looks like it was quite close up.
Other than that great work on these photos. I love the jumping one!
November 6th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Here are a few of my favorites.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=jandbmac&target=PHOTO&id=5400797836184658882&aid=5400794752595200177&authkey=Gv1sRgCIWHxt-b4JatogE&invite=CJec9LcP&feat=email
November 6th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
oh how gorgeous!! Just makes me all gooey seeing such cute animals………UNTIL……i saw, THE POODLES!!!
November 6th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Fun post and comments.
I really like this shot of our mbd (medium brown dog), too bad the setting is not so great:
November 6th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
and the image:
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November 6th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
First Autumn
November 6th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Jack Russell pup experiencing his first fall.
November 6th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
The happieness of a Lab.
November 6th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Unconditional loving eyes.
November 6th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
November 6th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
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November 6th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
November 6th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
November 7th, 2009 at 12:18 am
Two recent ones that I took of a friend’s dog:
Love all the photos! When is the cat section coming?!? ;0)
November 7th, 2009 at 12:36 am
Great images, great inspirational material. The key success in dog photography is finding and showing the dog’s true character. Unconventional composition helps to make unconventional portraits too :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/piotr_golebiowski/3715930469/in/set-72157621255046319
November 7th, 2009 at 2:02 am
about 30 new photos uploaded to the pet photography set at flickr last night:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/parkgallery/sets/72157620599310450/show/
November 7th, 2009 at 2:10 am
These all had me squealing in delight! Thanks for such a sweet topic! I do not have dogs, my sister does.
Here is her latest puppy, picked up this summer while on vacation in mexico, her name is Pinto Bean
November 7th, 2009 at 2:12 am
forgot to add the picture…
November 7th, 2009 at 2:15 am
I’ve really enjoyed the photos and have gotten a lot of ideas for the next time I photograph animals. A friend asked me to do their holiday photos with their pets. 5 yorkies and a kitty. I feel that I can capture more unique photos now. I am inspired !
I do have a question.. How do I put my name on all of my images ? Can I do it at once or do I have to do it individually ?
November 7th, 2009 at 2:23 am
My dog Colby:
a handful more at http://www.flickr.com/photos/24656256@N06/sets/72157622084921806/
November 7th, 2009 at 10:20 am
For truly inspirational dog shots, check out http://www.kuperberg.com/ click in the portfolio section til you get to Dogs. Anna Kuperberg (never met her) has a great eye and a wonderful sense of humor, and these dog portraits are works of love and art. You won’t be disappointed.
November 7th, 2009 at 11:07 am
I love all of those; Here’s one of the pictures I’ve taken of my dog;
November 8th, 2009 at 6:17 am
here are my babies
November 8th, 2009 at 9:20 am
You simply MUST check out this stream…especially if you love wiems!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/-anji-/2352478949/in/set-72157620654591985/
P.S. it’s not mine
November 9th, 2009 at 11:10 am
This one I took at a canine costume contest (it’s not my dog):
http://isnapny.com/2009/10/30/bulldog/
This is a favorite shot of my dog, Zelda:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/3982032190_4780e760b8_b.jpg
November 9th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinahindi/4089431548/in/set-72157622642673795/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinahindi/4027940412/in/set-72157622642673795/
November 10th, 2009 at 12:31 am
Check out some of my pics! Here are a couple!
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs264.snc1/9132_143451613196_500738196_2593568_62885_n.jpg
November 10th, 2009 at 12:38 am
Check out some of my pics! Here are a couple!
Check out the Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/95671972@N00/sets/72157622695892584/
November 10th, 2009 at 1:33 am
I’m loving the photo with the dog and his human jumping.
I’m so glad to have found this. I’ll be visiting my mom next week and ever since all of us kids have moved from home, her dog has become her best friend. Recently her dog, Jesse, has been sick and she was worried that he might not live long. I’ve made it my personal mission to get some really great photos of Jesse while I’m there and framing them for her. I’ve read the tutorial, not I have some really great shots in mind.
THANKS!!
November 10th, 2009 at 9:48 am
This is Speedy, doing the baby seal pose. :-)
November 10th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Good very nice.
November 11th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
I needed some subjects to photograph a while ago, so my friend offered her dogs. It was great fun. i only used natural light from the window. let me know what you think!
November 12th, 2009 at 1:30 am
the picture you took of them little dog were woundful I love animals very much keep takeing them picture so maybe poeple can look in there eyes and see how sweet they are
November 12th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Nice pictures! I love dogs!
My dog photos on Flickr – http://www.flickr.com/photos/lipelipidio/sets/72057594080925874/
My favorites:
November 13th, 2009 at 3:46 am
wow~i love dog ~ ilike this kind of photography so much ><
November 13th, 2009 at 3:50 am
I took this picture 1 year ago ! This dog was so cute !!
November 13th, 2009 at 3:58 am
they are so cute.. makes me want to own one. :)
November 13th, 2009 at 5:33 am
These were very enjoyable. I have my own inspirational pet photos too–thank you for sharing what you found inspirational
November 13th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Ozzy, doing what he does best.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Thank you for sharing. Great collection of images, and I love the additional ones contributed by all the folks leaving replies. Here’s my addition, Stitch, on flickr:
November 13th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
I’ve loved looking at this cool collection of dogs. here is my addition, my dog loopy loose
the rest of the loopylooseyloo set on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelspics/sets/72157611421581308/
November 14th, 2009 at 1:08 am
Great selection. It was a good inspiration for my studio session with my dog:
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You can sell all photos on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/JulienGillePhoto
November 14th, 2009 at 4:57 am
What a fun and inspiring collection of dog portraits!!
November 14th, 2009 at 10:05 am
i know its not the most technically sound picture, but I like the effect of the overexposure. All of these pictures above are great, very inspirational.
November 16th, 2009 at 8:08 am
We love all dogs on this photography this is so cute!
November 16th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Its great see all of their different personalities. Here is a picture of my dog… she’s a bit camera shy though.
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November 24th, 2009 at 2:13 am
November 28th, 2009 at 6:14 am
Beautiful pictures, just a shame that most of the dogs are from breeds that possess terrible genetic related diseases and have to suffer so much only for “our” amusement
December 31st, 2009 at 11:31 am
I was very pleased to find this blog.I wanted to thank you for this great read!! I definitely enjoyed every word of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff in the future.
Herm
January 2nd, 2010 at 9:12 am
I know this is a little late, but I couldn’t help but want to post a few of my own dogs!
January 9th, 2010 at 5:14 am
just a few photos i gathered of my dogs in the past thought id share them :D
January 25th, 2010 at 7:16 am
January 25th, 2010 at 7:17 am
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