Since our pets are such unique looking creatures, they will always have particular features that their owners love.

You must have heard people talk about their favourite bits of their dogs before. The weird, quirky or cute parts that make them unique. Including shots that show off those details in albums and storyboards lends more depth and meaning to your work and gives clients a beautiful reminder of what makes their dogs even more special.

We absolutely love this challenge and getting to see these unique traits of every animal. It was another seriously impressive set of submissions and narrowing down our top 10 was tough.

But here, in no particular order, are our favourite images from the All in the Details challenge.

Congratulations to the photographers!

Charlotte & Craig 🐶 📸 ✨

Nicole Hrustyk | Pawtraits by Nicole

This is super close detail every strand of fur helps create an abstract feeling of depth and movement that really holds your attention and allows you to wander through the different parts of the composition.

Anna Dernsjö | Anna Karin Dernsjö Photography

There is so much texture and detail in this image making it perfect for the All in the Details challenge. The editing treatment really enhances the image too.

Chantal Levesque | Chantal Levesque Photo

Fantastic texture, every hair stands out and the eye really pops through. Beautifully composed to include some of the snout too.

Pauliina Saarinen | Pauliina Saarinen Photography

This is a striking detail shot, the icy blue eye is super sharp and the colours are absolutely gorgeous.

Christel Wellens | Fotografie Christel Wellens

Look at those teefs! They are the definite focal point of the image, super sharp and detailed. 

Fiona Lovett | Happy Tales Photography

The exquisite colour palette makes this sleeping dog feel all soft and cozy. The eyelash detail is absolutely wonderful.

Stephanie Dalman | Boxers and Beer

FRINKLES! Frinkles that lead you into the image and make this feel like a landscape, not a pet portrait! The various shades and tones are like sunlight falling on hills and valleys. 

Lindsay Baca | Sit Stay Pet Photography

Look at those frog legs and that perfectly placed tail! The quirky angle and composition enhance the mood of this wonderfully whimsical details image.

Megan Purtell | Megan Purtell Photography

The brindle 'V' really leads your eye in this image through to the tail. The depth of field has been perfectly used here to make the detail of the tail stand out against the lighter area of this doggy butt!

Nancy Paynter

There's a lovely flow in this image, the curve of fur at the top and the floof on the nose perfectly frame that eye which really draws you in.

Emerge is the second series in our Unleashed Challenge courses and is made up of 12 challenges over 6 months. It’s open to anyone who has completed our first course in the series, Embark.

So much more than just a challenge, the Unleashed Challenges are an invaluable educational resource that will help you build up a go-to list of shots to help create variety in your work. Designed for anyone to be able to complete whether you just want to photograph your own dog or you are a professional pet photographer.

If you'd like to know more head over here to register your interest and we'll send you all the details when enrolment for Embark next opens in April 2024.