International Pet Photographer of the Year Has an Incredible Portfolio

The winners of the 2026 International Pet Photography Awards have been introduced, with photographer Callie Soden claiming the Creative and Studio class titles earlier than being named the general International Pet Photographer of the Year.

Judges described her wider portfolio as a masterclass in versatility, spanning composite work, studio portraiture, and on-location images whereas sustaining a transparent, constant visible identification.

Now in its eighth yr, the competitors noticed a report 4,220 entries from 48 completely different international locations this yr, unfold throughout 12 classes, together with 4 new additions: Commissioned Portfolio, In-Camera Artistry, Phone and Studio, alongside the established Action, Canine Portrait, Creative, Documentary, Equine Portrait, Feline Portrait, Open Portrait and Pets and People classes.

Each class winner’s choice is from their highest-scoring photos in a class, which means each class win represents a three-image portfolio slightly than a single {photograph}. The International Pet Photographer of the Year title is set on an excellent broader physique of labor: the very best mixed rating throughout their prime 5 photos spanning any class.

Each of the 12 class winners receives $250, a trophy and certificates, plus a one-year premium membership to each Unleashed Education and the Professional Photography Business Network. The general International Pet Photographer of the Year receives $500, a trophy and certificates, together with a non-public mentoring session with Unleashed Education and a two-hour personal mentoring session with Mark Rossetto of the Professional Photography Business Network.

Last month, PetaPixel checked out 10 photos that made it to the finals of the 2026 International Pet Photography Awards.

To see the entire winners, head to the IPPA website.