I Won An International Photography Award!
What began as a casual hobby has, in just a few short years, grown into a successful business and now an award-winning journey—something I never would have believed possible.
I was truly honoured to receive this award and it came as such a surprise, as it’s the first time I’ve entered my dog photography into a competition. To know that the public voted for my portrait makes it even more special, because these are the people I hope my work connects with. I’m so grateful to Sally for trusting me to capture her beloved Deeks and for allowing me to share his image in this way.
The 1839 Photographer of the Year Awards is a global photography competition platform and this is what they had to say:
“The winning images at this year's 1839 Awards contest illuminate the remarkable originality and diversity within our global fine art photography community. With exceptional talent and fresh perspectives, these images defy convention and open new horizons for the artistic possibilities of the medium.
With that in mind, we are excited to extend a huge congratulations to Joanna Jones for emerging as a winner at the 2025 Photographer of the Year Contest. The artists who received the top honors at this year's edition are at the pinnacle of photographic artistry.
Please join us in congratulating Joanna Jones for receiving the following honours at the 2025 International Photographer of the Year Contest: People's Vote Award - Domestic Animals - Living His Best Life”
My winning image was taken in the woods at Slindon Estate in West Sussex. I chose this image of a friend's dog, Deeks for 2 special reasons. Firstly, this was the first client dog photography session I did after setting up my business in 2023. But also, the portrait captured a dog unquestionably adored by his family and “Living His Best Life”. My mission is to honour the special bond between pets and their people, celebrating the love they share, so this submission seemed fitting.
If you’d like to learn more about my photography sessions or explore my portfolio, simply follow the links below. I’d be delighted to work with you—or we can start with a friendly, no-obligation chat if you have any questions