pet photography Archives

Photographer captures “chicken chic” in glorious portraits of hens and roosters

Aug 8, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

When you think of elegant, flamboyant birds, hens and roosters probably aren’t the first that come to mind. But not for Alex ten Napel. This…

NASA uses astronauts’ pet photos to pave the way for faster space communication

Jun 19, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

They are millions of miles away from Earth, so astronauts clearly miss their furry (or feathery) companions. In a recent demonstration of some seriously advanced…

Silly dog stuck in a cat flap wins 2024 Comedy Pet Photo Awards

Jun 6, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

After the finalists gave you a bit of a sneak peek, the winner of the 2024 Comedy Pet Photo Awards has been revealed. Sarah Haskell’s…

Rats’ photo booth makes a point about humans and social media

Jan 29, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

French artist Augustin Lignier has created a unique and thought-provoking installation Selfie Rats. He trained two pet store rats to take selfies in exchange for…

Nail this fun box-stacked portrait idea with these tips

Jan 26, 2024 Alex Baker

It’s always fun to meet up with other photographers and try out new ideas. That’s exactly what Scottish photographer Evelyn Fraser ended up doing at…

If 2023 Dog Photography Awards winners don’t make you smile, nothing will

Oct 31, 2023 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

In 2021, the Dog Photography Awards presented its winners for the very first time. Despite being a young contest, we absolutely love it, and we’re happy to announce the 2023 winners in the contest’s four categories. If you’ve been having a rough day, or even if you haven’t – these photos of our four-legged friends will make you grin from ear to ear.

This hilarious viral dog photo is not AI. Here’s how it was taken

Oct 24, 2023 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, chances are you’ve seen an equally hilarious and nightmarish photo of a jumping Afghan hound. When I first saw it on Facebook, its quirkiness literally made my day. Thanks to the comments, I found the photographer behind this hilarious image. It’s Salla Kuikka, a photographer from Finland. We got in touch, and she told us more about the photo that recently went viral.