Golden Retriever dog swimming in mountain lake

Portraits of Dogs Jumping in Water

Whether diving after toys or just cooling off, dogs can truly be themselves when playing in the water. The best way to capture a happy expression on a dog’s face is to let them do something they enjoy: swimming!

Golden Retriever dog playing fetch at Cherry Creek State Park off leash area in Aurora, CO

What’s more fun than a game of fetch? Jumping in the creek to retrieve tennis balls! Wrigley could fetch all day! His family ordered this photo on a metal print so they could feel like it was summer all year long.

Harlequin colored black and white Great Dane wading through river at Cherry Creek State Park

During their photo shoot, Heidi & Fergie the Great Danes waded through the creek at the off-leash area at Cherry Creek State Park. They also got family photos displayed in a beautiful photo album.

White and Black spotted Great Dane at Cherry Creek river
Golden Retriever dog jumping into Cherry Creek river with water splashing out behind her

9-year-old Sage is starting to slow down but still looks like a young pup when she dives after a stick.

Rhodesian Ridgeback mix Dog playing in river at Cherry Creek State Park

Jackson had so much fun playing in the creek. After many rounds of fetch, he cooled off in the river at the off-leash area in Cherry Creek State Park.

Rhodesian Ridgeback mix Dog lying in river at Cherry Creek State Park
Closeup portrait of wet Golden retriever after swimming

One of my favorite portraits of my dog, Murphy, was taken after a swim when he was soaking wet! I love how the fur on his ears crimps when he’s wet. This captures his essence and is how I want to remember him. Matter-of-fact, a canvas of this photo hangs in my front hallway. It makes me smile every time I come home and see it.


Does your dog like swimming? Summer’s warm temps and long days are perfect for water-themed photos. Head over to my contact page so we can start the process.

About Karen Hoglund Photography

Karen Hoglund, Denver cat photographer, with her cat, Mr. Butter – a buff tabby wearing a bow tie

About the photographer: Karen Hoglund is a professional pet photographer based in Denver, CO. She specializes in dog and cat portraits that are works of art for your home. Each photoshoot is created uniquely around your pet’s needs so they’ll feel at ease. For more information, please call 720-238-3337, visit Karen’s portfolio and follow Karen on Facebook or Instagram.