# Pitbull Crowned Photographer of the Year

> Katie Brockman wins 2026 International Dog Photographer of the Year with a pitbull portrait highlighting breed injustices.
- Title: Pitbull Crowned Photographer of the Year | Shortify
- Summary: Katie Brockman wins 2026 International Dog Photographer of the Year with a pitbull portrait highlighting breed injustices. Katie Brockman, 2026 International…
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- Source: Digital Camera World — https://digitalcameraworld.com/photography/awards-and-competitions/does-this-pitbull-look-dangerous-to-you-no-says-2026-international-dog-photographer-of-the-year
- Published: 2026-10-04T13:30:00+00:00
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- Topics: katie brockman, pitbull, international dog photographer of the ye, 2026, dog photography awards, caldwell
## Katie Brockman wins award
Katie Brockman became the International Dog Photographer of the Year 2026 after winning the Studio category.
## Pitbull Caldwell portrait
Brockman photographed Caldwell, a pitbull she adopted from a rescue center after three years.
## Crown of newspaper clippings
Caldwell wears a crown made from newspaper clippings that praise and criticize pitbulls.
## Breed injustice claim
Brockman says pitbulls face societal injustices simply for existing due to breed bans and restrictions.
## Long road to equality
Brockman believes it will take a long time for pitbulls to be treated equally to other breeds.
## Other award winners
Slovenian photographer Nika Kuplenk Golobič won Action category for a snowy dog shot, and Swiss Sarah Ebner won Dogs & People category.
## Prize for winner
Brockman received €700 (approximately $800 / £600), an engraved trophy, and a spotlight in the competition's annual book.
## Key takeaway

Katie Brockman, 2026 International Dog Photographer of the Year, uses a pitbull portrait to show how pitbulls face societal prejudice despite being misunderstood.