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Dogs in Street Photography

07/17/2026

"On May 1, 2026, legendary actress Glenn Close was immortalized at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, but her dog, Sir Pippin of Beanfield Pip Close, the Havanese (or ‘Pip’), stole the show by adding his own paw print to the cement.

Pip, a rescue Havanese, sat by Close's side throughout the event and pressed his paw into the wet concrete alongside her handprints for a ‘sweet personal touch.’”
-Cinema Shorts

Pictures:
Ariadna Lasser (1)
Todd D’Addario (2)
antonioluisousa on Flickr (3)
Sam (Satyajit) Grover (4)
Kim Falck (5)
Journeyman Creative Journal/Brian Neuls on Facebook (6)
(7)
ax8i-29 on Tumblr (8)
Stephen McCulloch/Stemack Street on Flickr (9)
Deborah Jefferies (10)
(11)
Casey Meshbesher (12, 13)
Getty (14)

Trained Eyes on Animals
Simple is Beautiful Photography

07/11/2026

"Have you seen this dog... You have now!" Simon Clarke
"Lost, Daughter's best furry friend...Name is Judy...You'll make some very happy with her safe return." Robin Schwartz
"SING... No questions asked" Ian Shulman
"If spotted or caught" Casey Meshbesher
"Lost cat... Do not chase... $500, $25 for photo" dcmcguire

Trained Eyes on Animals

07/07/2026

Hi. I'm Regina , here for Day 2 of my streetdographer takeover! Today is about fabulous dogs in glorious colour!

The majority of my photographs are taken in Paignton and surrounding areas, The English Riviera. I often take a camera wherever I go because I never want to miss a good story. Every photographer knows the gut-punch of missing a great opportunity.

I love capturing people interacting with dogs in typical street photography fashion, but sometimes the dogs have more expression all on their own. My work has always been heavily based on personal moments, and dogs reflect their environment and their people so well. I still enjoy non-dog street, but with my current anxiety levels, I find including dogs brings peace to me and to the owners, should they notice me snapping. It sparks joy.
Street Photo International Street Photography Magazine

07/06/2026

Hi. I'm Regina , and this is Day 1 of my streetdographer takeover! I’m so excited to show you a selection of my favourite street phodography images.

Fifteen years ago, after moving to England from the USA, I began using my skills to shoot street photography. Everyone needs a hobby!

This year I decided to focus (no pun intended) on the many dogs I see every day. The town of Paignton, where I reside, is extremely dog friendly. And so is most of England, from what I’ve seen. So, my backlog of dog photographs is extensive, and I’m adding to it most days.

The joy dogs bring lightens the load for most of us and we could really use it in these tumultuous times. If I can bring a smile or even sympathy to the viewer, I’m a happy snapper.

Black and white has always been my favourite. Monotone and bold contrast speak to my aesthetics and seem to have a greater impact on facial expression and mood. But sometimes an image really screams to be in vivid, glorious colour! (Stay tuned for tomorrow's colour post.) My background is in pre-press image editing, so I love to play with my photos until I find what I feel is the strongest final product.

Ghost, my Chihuahua, (last picture) goes everywhere with me. I believe it helps to have him when shooting, as I appear less threatening in an untrusting world. Plus, he loves meeting all the dogs. He does occasionally make an appearance in my images. How could he not? He's gorgeous!

Guardian Cities British Journal of Photography

07/04/2026

"If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog!"
mis-attributed to Harry S. Truman/Unknown

Larry Niehues
Jörg Behring
Jill Maguire
dmcguire on Flickr
Scott Dalton
Siegfried Hansen
Casey Meshbesher
𝘼𝙢𝙮 𝙁𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧

07/01/2026

Hello dog lovers from all over the world...this Meera Meera V Nerurkar
Hope you enjoyed yesterday's little celebration of the many ways dogs travel through the streets.
For Day Two of my streetdographer takeover, I'd like to share another collection of my favourite canine encounters from Düsseldorf and other cities.

Sometimes it's a fleeting glance between a dog and its owner, sometimes an amusing expression, and other times it's the perfect moment when a curious pup seems completely unaware of the world around it.

What I love most is how naturally dogs become part of the rhythm of the street. They patiently wait outside cafés, proudly lead their humans along busy pavements, greet passing strangers, or simply pause to watch life unfold. Every dog has its own personality, and every walk tells a differentt story.

Heartfelt thanks again to dear Casey Meshbesher for having me here and share moments which brought a smile when I captured them, and when I am sharing them now.
Trained Eyes on Animals
New Yorker Photo

06/30/2026

Hello,
I'm Meera Meera V Nerurkar and I'm delighted to welcome you to Day One of my takeover with streetdographer

A big thank you to dear Casey Meshbesher for inviting me to share my street photographs of dogs with you all.

One thing I quickly discovered while wandering the streets of Düsseldorf is that this is truly a city of dog lovers. Dogs are everywhere—but not always on four paws! They're carried in arms like babies, peeking out of handbags, riding in backpacks and strollers, tucked into bicycle baskets, and sometimes even shopping bags. It seems every dog has its own preferred mode of transport—and, in some cases, its own sense of style.

As I wandered with my camera, I found myself drawn to these delightful everyday scenes. Before I knew it, I'd unknowingly created a small collection celebrating the many ways people carry their best friends through the city. Some look cozy, some look curious, and a few seem to believe they own the streets.
Hope you enjoy this selection of photos with dogs from Dusseldorf and elsewhere.

And, as always, the real stars of the show are the dogs.
PhotoVogue

06/26/2026

Chanda Hall
Kate Molenkamp
Nuria Nielfa
Rebecca Wiltshire
Barbara Colbert
Osiowy StreetPhotography
Marcella Mastrorocco

Benjamin Lowy
Lesya Kim
Yiannis Kafkas

Adam Jakub Dzięciołkiewicz
Fernando Eleazar

Graeme Williams

06/24/2026

Hi, my name is David , concluding my streetdographer takeover.

During the pandemic, we witnessed the arrival of the Pandemic Puppy Phenomenon, along with the desire for a kind of security blanket and loving companion. The crowds and the general anxiety meant that smaller dogs were being carried like babies close to people’s chests, and more photos presented themselves to me reflecting this trend. Along with another Instagram photographer, we created , a twist on the wartime slogan exhorting strength and resilience: “Keep Calm And Carry On”. It began with posting a mix of our photos and those we found while scrolling, but now our group has expanded slightly to include 5 additional contributors. Sometimes the photos are cute, sometimes from archive collections, but I like to include the spontaneous humour that can happen when humans carry their pets.

In general, busy areas and crowded pavements are ideal for candid photography due to the many visual distractions all around which are infinitely more interesting than someone who looks like a harmless tourist clutching a non-threatening tiny camera. My most used lens is a 30mm equivalent to achieve a wide field of view without distortion, and I have no qualms about cropping to feature the subject. Dogs have a built-in radar for cameras and they’ll spot you before the human does. Top tip: don’t make eye contact before AND after you shoot unless you’re prepared for a discussion or a challenging situation, and keep walking, keep calm, and carry on.

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