Kyle says after losing his Doberman unexpectedly a few years ago, he regretted not having a good high-quality image to remember him by.
"This is really where the passion comes from for me, I want everyone to have the most stunning images of their dogs showing their unique personalities to treasure forever because they unfortunately aren't here forever."
Kyle says the response from Christchurch dog owners has been overwhelmingly positive.
"The response has been great so far, and I'm excited to see Christchurch dog owners getting involved.
"I am really blown away with how the Christchurch community has gotten behind the contest."
There have been hundreds of entries so far, with a range of dog breeds. Kyle says he cannot wait to share them when the voting process starts in a few days.
"There are some real cuties in there."
The main prize is a premium dog photography package, valued at $795. Kyle says runner-up prizes will be announced in the coming days, and will be in partnership with some local businesses.
