What’s better than one dog? Two, of course! Dogs are social creatures and many dog owners have more than one, so at some point, pet photographers will need to have some tricks up their sleeves to help capture pairs of pooches posing perfectly (say that fast after a glass of wine or two!)

So for challenge number 10 (of 12) in Emerge, we share our best techniques for capturing images of canine duos and send our challengers out to create images with Double the Trouble!

Here, in no particular order are our top 10 images from this challenge. Well done to the photographers who created this beautiful work showcasing the bond between these best buddies.

Charlotte & Craig 🐶 📸 ✨

We provide video feedback on all images submitted for the challenge, and from there, we select our Top 20 and Top 10. Without further ado, here are the Top 10 images for this challenge!

Abi Bradbury | Abi B Photography

Well this is a bit intimate! Great moment, beautifully captured resulting in a high key portrait that is really engaging.

Angela Schneider | Big White Dog Photography

How beautifully posed are these two!? They have such character that gives the image a lovely story/ The reflections add interest to the composition and the black and white conversion has been well done.

Audrey Ricks | Sunsets Unleashed - Pet Photography by Audrey Ricks

You can feel the elements and smell the salty air when looking at this image. The poses and expressions are lovely, great colour and the moody sky is fabulous.

Carol Mudra | Apawture Studios

What a creative take on this challenge, the angle is unique and the humorous expressions really pull you in to the story of treat time!

Claire Penno | Flagstaff Photography

There's always one in every family! This is such a fun juxtaposition of silly and serious. Captured beautifully in a. natural setting.

Jo Lyons | Jo Lyons Photography

A beautifully lit and edited portrait that is both posed and candid. The dual licks add real character, these two are definitely Double Trouble!

Polona Železnikar

Gorgeous subjects, lit well, great expressions and a complementary gradient for the backdrop all add up to a fantastic Double Trouble submission.

Sara (Nell) | oslo_oska_whippet_boys 

There's a gorgeous story of the protector, alert and looking out for their companion. The matching outfits add a complementary harmony to the image.

Szekelyi Beatrix | beatrix7607

The tonality in this image is gorgeous. Great poses and expression on both dogs. Something about this feels ancient and historical.

Tania Mackie | Tania Mackie Photography

This image really speaks to the breed. The light is gorgeous and the rimlight is well handled. The colours are harmonious too. An excellent Double Trouble portrait.

Emerge is the intermediate 6-month interactive challenge-based dog photography course in our Unleashed Challenges series, focusing on helping you to expand your shooting shot list and learn valuable new skills.

Emerge is open to students who have previously completed the first course in the series, Embark.

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