Awards - Kindred Souls Pet Photography

Award-winning photo of a fluffy white Maltese dog with tongue out standing among red tulips under a blue sky.

Photography Awards

I have been entering the International Pet Photography Awards since 2024 and each year I have wo9n several Bronze awards. I continue to strive to improve and hope that this year, 2026, I will receive my Accreditation as Associate Photographer.

A happy golden dog stands on rocks by the ocean at dusk, tongue out, under a blue twilight sky.

2024

International Pet Photography Awards (IPPA)

Two black Cane Corso puppies playfully wrestling together on a beige studio background, award-winning pet photography.

2025

International Pet Photography Awards (IPPA)
Embark Course Placements

Gold Canadian Choice Award 2026 trophy with star design and laurel wreath on a golden podium.

2026

2026 Canadian Choice Award
Magazine Publications
Emerge Awards
International Pet Photography Awards (IPPA) - Fingers Crossed!!

Canadian Choice Award congratulations banner for Little Bear Photography, winner in Pet Photographers Oshawa.

2026 Winner of Best Pet Photographer in Oshawa in the Canadian Choice Awards

Gold star trophy and certificate of excellence for Diane Schlichting Little Bear Photography displayed on wooden table.

2026 Winner of Best Pet Photographer in Oshawa in the Canadian Choice Awards

Woman smiling and holding a gold star-shaped award trophy for 2026 Little Bear Provider recognition.

2026 Winner of Best Pet Photographer in Oshawa in the Canadian Choice Awards

A fluffy white Maltese dog sits outdoors, framed in a teal circle, featured in Emerge Framed Top 10.

2026 Emerge Awards

The 6 month dog photography course put on by Unleashed Education training us to look for new perspectives, ideas and teach us new skills.

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Award-winning photo of a happy tri-color dog standing on rocky shoreline with ocean waves and bright sunny blue sky.

Two black Cane Corso puppies playfully wrestling together against a neutral beige studio background.

Award-winning photo of a fluffy white Maltese dog with tongue out standing in a red tulip field under a blue sky.

Award-winning photo of a golden dog standing on coastal rocks with misty ocean waves in the background.

Award-winning photo of a happy tri-color Australian Shepherd dog sitting on a path surrounded by lush green bokeh background.

Black and white Cane Corso puppy sitting on yellow background with tongue out, Bronze Pet Photography Award winner.

Award-winning pet photo of a dog standing on a rock with glowing pink wings at night, surrounded by a rocky stream.

Award-winning photo of a tan dog standing on a sandy beach with dramatic cloudy skies and calm ocean waves behind.

A golden dog wearing a purple bow tie poses against a violet background with an Embark Colorimetric Top 20 badge.

A happy Shetland Sheepdog sits among purple wildflowers, looking up with a bright smile, wearing an Embark Top 1% badge.

A tri-color Shetland Sheepdog sits proudly on green grass, recognized as an Embark DNA Top 20 City Slicker.

A happy yellow Labrador Retriever sits outdoors with tongue out, featured as an Embark Top 20 dog.

A collage of adorable dog photos by Diane Schlichting, featuring puppies and dogs in various outdoor settings.

Bronze award certificate from 2024 International Pet Photography Awards for Diane Schlichting in the Action category.

2024 International Pet Photography Awards Bronze certificate for Diane Schlichting in the Portrait category featuring a dog photo.

2024 International Pet Photography Awards Bronze certificate for Diane Schlichting in the Pets and People category.

Bronze award certificate from 2024 International Pet Photography Awards for Diane Schlichting featuring a white dog in tulip field.

2024 International Pet Photography Awards Bronze certificate for Diane Schlichting in the Portrait category.

Bronze award certificate from 2024 International Pet Photography Awards presented to Diane Schlichting for a portrait of a dog.

2024 International Pet Photography Awards Bronze Distinction certificate for Diane Schlichting in the Portrait category.