It’s that time of year again, a review of some the most “award-worthy” images from last year. And I think we can all agree that last year was quite the doozy. All the more reason for some photos to make you smile, right?
As you might have guessed, these awards are created for images that stood out to me for various reasons, though they may not be the traditional portraits. But I’m not overly traditional so that’s okay 🙂 Regardless, make sure you read through to the bottom of this post where I announce the 2020 Pet of the Year contest – that’s where you get to vote (and possibly win a prize).
So let’s jump right in to the awards with “The Funniest Silhouette” because I think this one sums up how most people felt about 2020:
You know I like to swear and I love to laugh so I had several different award names for this image but I’ll keep it clean with “funniest silhouette”.
Next up is the award for “Best Shake”:
Taken just outside Queenstown, New Zealand, last January…before the pandemic restricted everyone’s travels. It was a dream come true to photograph pups in the glorious New Zealand countryside. I think Layla enjoyed it, too :). Now to get the Taylor Swift sound out of my head….on to the next award.
The 2020 “Best Peek-a-boo”:
Buddy is just a tiny bit, well actually, completely 100% ball-obsessed. You know the kind. So I thought it was appropriate to include an unusual perspective. Don’t worry, of course I threw the ball for him immediately after. And another 50 times after that 🙂
Fun fact – Spinone Italianos are so cool they can defy gravity. Don’t believe me? Here’s proof with 2020’s “Best Levitation”
A glorious sunny morning capturing the antics of these two mud puppies = heaven. The amount of mud on my clothes and camera bag = insane. This is why my camera bag always has lens wipes! But totally worth it to see these guys in their element.
And the reason why I have insurance on all my gear….the 2020 “Most Exuberant” award goes to Angel:
Actually Angel is so light on her feet that she didn’t actually run into me. But I love her enthusiasm! I consider myself more exuberant than graceful so I feel like Angel and I are a good pair.
Sticking with the action theme – here’s the “Best Pounce” of 2020:
Part cat, part fox? Definitely 100% adorable. Alaskan Klee Kai are generally beautiful dogs, but I think Cash has got that extra spark.
Is that Taylor Swift song still stuck in your head? Well good, because you’ll need it for this next award, “Best interpretive dance”:
Do you miss going out and dancing? I have the solution! Adopt Lizzy and you have a dance party in your own home! Lizzy is available for adoption through Waggin’ Tails Dog Rescue and I can vouch for what an absolute sweetheart she is! This dance is easy to interpret, it means adopt me!! Learn more about Lizzy here.
From the dance floor to the runway, these ladies make a striking team. Here is the “Best Runway”:
I was almost going to call this best “cat walk” but my cats were not impressed so I left it as best runway. Make way for this duo!
Speaking of models….this is definitely 2020’s “Best Accessories”:
Vinnie and Sarah nailed the buffalo plaid look, don’t you agree? Totally adorable, and this pair are as sweet as they seem.
Cuteness overload with the 2020 “Best boop”:
I don’t think this one needs any explanation. Except that I love how humans are usually doing the “boop” and in this case Leo is giving his best “boop” to his mom.
In case you couldn’t tell, I am also obsessed with flowers and gardening. In fact I’ve signed up for the Master Gardener program this spring. Margaux also enjoys flowers, I give you the 2020 Best Stop and Smell the Flowers:
I think we could all learn something from Margaux!
For the last two awards I have two ties! I know, but since I get to make the rules I decided that was okay! It was hard enough to narrow it down to these two, but I give you “Best Sugar Face”:
I don’t know how I missed hearing the term “sugar face” before this year, but now it’s one of my favorite phrases. Senior dogs have a special place in my heart. I have two senior dogs of my own and at this point every day is a gift. I love their soulful expression and how dignified their white faces make them look. So congrats to Sanford and Murphy.
Last, one of my favorite awards……the 2020 “Derpy Dog”(s)! Again, I just couldn’t choose between two contenders so you get double derp this year!
Please understand that I say derpy dog from the heart. As a Newfoundland (and former St. Bernard) dog mom I LOVE the derpy dogs. And big dogs tend to offer more derp, even pound for pound. I’d say that I’m not laughing at them but we all know that’s not true, I just can’t help it. Enjoy the derp 🙂
I hope you’ve been entertained with the 2020 Pawdacious awards, but now I need your help! It’s time to crown the Pet of the Year for 2020 and you get to vote.
Not only that, but by voting you’ll be entered to win your own pet portrait session and be up for the 2021 Pet of the Year contest! The winner also gets a cool prize – $700 to spend on new artwork from their previous session or a brand new photoshoot. Giddy up!!
So vote for your favorite entry here and spread the word! Click here to vote
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