Visual platforms like Instagram have been a game-changer for artistic fields, including photography. While many dog owners share cute or funny pictures of their dogs on their personal pages, some have turned their work into a profession.
Whether you like humorous, beautiful, artistic, weird, or moving photography, these 10 famous dog photographers deliver beautiful shots of canine companions.
The 10 Most Famous Dog Photographers
1. Kaylee Greer
| Name: | Dog Breath Photography |
| Followers: | 116K |
| Style: | Comedic |
Internationally renowned, Kaylee Greer of Dog Breath Photography is often regarded as the world’s best photographer. Her images have been featured in books, magazines, television shows, calendars, and more, including Nat Geo WILD. She also teaches photography workshops all over the world.
While Greer’s photos are humorous, they showcase vibrant colors and the whimsical, silly, and endearing side of dogs.
2. Seth Casteel
| Name: | Seth Casteel |
| Followers: | 156K |
| Style: | Goofy, humorous |
Getting his start as a volunteer photographing homeless pets to help them find adoptive families, Seth Casteel has grown to become one of the most famous dog photographers in the world. His photos of underwater dogs that were posted to social media quickly went viral, making him an overnight success. He published them in a book, Underwater Dogs, that hit the New York Times Bestseller list in 2012.
3. Caitlin J. McColl
| Name: | Ragamuffin Pet Photography |
| Followers: | 2K |
| Style: | Traditional, close-ups, portrait |
Caitlin J. McColl of Ragamuffin Pet Photography is known for her heartfelt approach to dog photography and sweet, traditional imagery. During shoots, she brings the owners into the experience to get the best out of their dogs, which shows in the final product. Along with her professional photography, she also offers dog portraiture for owners in Melbourne.
4. Anne Geier
| Name: | Anne Geier Fotografie |
| Followers: | 160K |
| Style: | Inspirational, travel |
Known for her Adventure Dogs photo series, Anne Geier is an Austrian dog photographer who combines her passion for the outdoors and nature with fun-loving dogs. She’s based out of Austria, so many of her photos capture rambunctious pups with the beauty of the European wilderness. She also offers photography portraiture, workshops, and coaching.
5. Elias Weiss Friedman
| Name: | The Dogist |
| Followers: | 2M |
| Style: | Portraiture |
With just over 7 million followers on Instagram, Elisa Weiss Friedman, founder of The Dogist blog and photography business, is an esteemed branding consultant and a world-famous name in dog imagery. His book, The Dogist & Puppies, is a New York Times bestseller, telling “the story of dogs.”
6. Natalie Grobe
| Name: | Purrpaws Fotografie |
| Followers: | 4K |
| Style: | Close-ups, portraiture |
Based in Berlin, Germany, Natalie Grobe is a famous pet photographer and the owner of Purrpaws. Her photos of dogs, cats, and horses feature softly lit close ups to capture the animals’ facial expressions. Along with commercial work, she offers workshops and coaching.
7. Elke Vogelsang
| Name: | Wieselblitz |
| Followers: | 217K |
| Style: | Intimate portraiture |
The owner of rescue dogs herself, who she claims “rescued her,” Elke Vogelsang is a true dog lover. She specializes in dogs with special needs or with anxiety, showing infinite patience getting them comfortable in front of the camera. Her work has been published in the Huffington Post and Daily Mail, and she has a vast library of stock images.
8. Helen Black
| Name: | Helen Black Photography |
| Followers: | 7,087 |
| Style: | Natural |
Helen Black of Helen Black Photography is an Australian photographer who specializes in shooting popular breeds like Border Collies, Poodles, and Dachshunds. Her photos are usually taken in nature, such as on the beach or in the wilderness, to capture light, airy images of dogs.
9. Ria Putzker
| Name: | Ria Putzker |
| Followers: | 4K |
| Style: | Soft background |
Ria Putzker is a famous Viennese photographer who focuses on capturing natural beauty in her canine subjects. As an owner of rescue dogs herself, her love of dogs comes through in her finished pieces with their soft background, blur, and vibrant colors.
10. Alicja Zmysłowska
| Name: | Alicja Zmysłowska Photography |
| Followers: | 78K |
| Style: | Artistic, action, nature |
Alicja Zmyslowska is an international award-winning dog photographer and an official Canon Europe Ambassador. She’s been working since 2007, snapping photos of dogs and puppies in the winter snow, themed shoots, and the great outdoors.
Conclusion
Whether you’re looking for a family pet portrait or art for your home, any of the photographers on this list offer incredible portfolios that range from comedic to beautiful. Take a look at their body of work and give them a follow!
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