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Portrait of a smiling brindle pitbull terrier rescue dog wearing a funny hat of a little man in a tiny cardboard row boat. Captured at Puptrait, a dog-friendly photography studio in Baltimore, Maryland. Professional Pet Photographer near Washington D.C.

Tails Wagged. Jaws Dropped.

Crafting Imaginative Portraits of Pets & People Since 2009

Puptrait is an international award winning dog-friendly photography studio located in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland. Founded by master pet + portrait photographer, J.B. Shepard, our studio is world renowned for its unique handmade costumes and genre-defying anthropomorphic portraiture.

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Costumed or Classic?

Studio Stylings Ranging from Traditional to Fantastic and Everything In Between

Working in a nearly limitless variety of shooting styles and aesthetics, Puptrait specializes in crafting inspired and imaginative fine art portraits.

Paper Hat & Ruff Sessions

Costumed Pet & People Portraits Photographed in Studio

As seen in USA Today, iHeartDogs.com and countless other media outlets from around the globe, our Paper Hats are the signature eco-friendly costumed portrait concept that put our studio on the map.

Each piece is handmade to order by our studio founder and master pet photographer, J.B. Shepard, from an eclectic mix of upcycled / found items and traditional art materials -- including old newspapers, junk mail, cardboard boxes, and scraps of seamless paper used in past sessions.

Please note that the sitting fee for a Paper Hat and Ruff session includes both the cost of the shoot and the creation of an artist-inspired costume piece custom fit for either you, your dog, or both.

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Classic Pet Sessions

Professional Dog Portraits Photographed in Studio

Dogs of all sizes, breeds, ages, mobility, and training levels are welcome at our studio.

We allot up to 2 hours per studio session and a minimum of 1 hour padding between clients. This policy is intended to prevent any surprise introductions between our canine guests and ensure a stress-free shooting environment -- allowing pups (and their caretakers) to work with us unrushed and at their own pace.

To help ensure that we maintain a safe, calm and distraction free environment for all of our guests, we never allow cats, birds, ferrets, lizards, goats or other pets / livestock animals in the studio that may leave behind lingering scents that some of our guests might find strange or excitable.

We love working with service animals and we're happy to say that our building, parking, and restroom facilities are all wheelchair accessible.

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Pet + Portrait Photography Done Differently

Unrushed One-On-One Studio Sessions

We allot up to 2 hours per studio session to provide pups (and their people) sufficient time to acclimate to our studio and collaborate with us at their own pace. And, to prevent surprise / excitable introductions between our canine guests, all Puptrait sessions are booked strictly by appointment only with a minimum of 1 hour padding between clients.

Elderly & Sick Dog Accommodations

We offer priority booking to dogs sick with potentially terminal illnesses and in instances where a pup is scheduled for treatments that may alter their appearance, such as chemo or radiation therapy.

Convenient Studio Availability

We are available to shoot 7 days a week from 12PM until 10 PM strictly by appointment only. To schedule a pet portrait session or to view studio availability please use the online scheduling app located below. Our building is wheelchair accessible, featuring both ramp and elevator access.

Free Lot Parking

Our studio is located just minutes from both the Falls Road and West Cold Spring Lane exits on i83 -- which connects the Inner Harbor to the Baltimore Beltway (695) and points north of the Maryland / Pennsylvania state line.

Dog-Friendly Studio Space

Our dog-friendly photography studio is shed conscious, bark happy, and reactive resistant. Making it a happy and safe place for dogs and people of all ages, sizes, temperaments, and training levels.

Exclusive Costume Designs

All of our costumes are handmade in-house and specifically tailored to the measurements of our canine subjects. To help minimize waste, we try to use up-cycled and found materials whenever possible. Patrons are encouraged to keep and display their costumes alongside their prints.

Online Proofing & Digital Downloads

We understand how important sharing your new photos on Instagram and Facebook can be. Which is why all Puptrait clients receive mobile friendly web ready sized digital copies of the highlights from their session.

Discounted Post-Session Prints

Sitting fee includes a print credit equal to your paid deposit amount valid for up to 30 days from delivery of your session proofs. No minimum order amount required.

Creative photographic portrait art of happy dogs wearing costumes, photographed at the Puptrait Studio located just minutes from Annapolis, Maryland

Book Now & We'll Match Your Deposit!

No Minimum Print Order Commitment Required

For a limited time only schedule any Classic Session or Paper Hat Session and receive a complementary print credit equal to your paid deposit.

Deposit matched print credits can be applied to any print size or mounting and are valid for up to 30 days from proofing date. No order minimum required.

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Questions? Call 443.604.0711 or email questions@puptrait.com

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