SUMMARY
Katie Brockman has been named the International Dog Photographer of the Year 2026 for her impactful portrait of her pitbull, Caldwell. The photograph, which also won the Studio category, uses newspaper clippings for Caldwell's crown and collar to represent the societal injustices and breed bans faced by pitbulls and bully breeds. Brockman's work aims to question the 'dangerous' narrative often associated with these dogs. Other winners included Nika Kuplenk Golobič for Action and Sarah Ebner for Dogs & People.
TAKEAWAYS
Katie Brockman won the International Dog Photographer of the Year 2026.
Her winning photo features her pitbull, Caldwell, and addresses breed stereotypes.
The image incorporates newspaper clippings to symbolize societal perceptions.
The competition received approximately 1,900 entries from 50 countries.