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.
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.
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.
Pet + Portrait Photography Done Differently
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.
Schedule a Session
Questions? Call 443.604.0711 or email questions@puptrait.com
Dog Lovers Love Puptrait
But Don't Just Take Our Word For It...
I am in LOVE with the prints I received from the Puptrait Studio. The artistry of the photos and quality of prints are unmatched from other places I checked out. J.B. is committed to a high quality product, and has an excellent artistic eye. Seriously, this guy knows what he’s doing.
What a great service! J.B. puts real creative, artistic talent into every step of the process, and will provide a great one-on-one customer experience. I highly recommend this service to anyone who wants to capture a unique image of their beloved dog for life!
Great service and experience! Patient and helpful throughout. Absolutely love the results. 5 stars!
I brought my dogs up from DC to the Puptrait Studio and they had a great time!! The pictures are FABULOUS and my friends and fellow dog lovers are very impressed at the quality of the shots! I have been and will continue to recommend the Puptrait Studio.
The Puptrait Studio came out and were amazing. Not only was the final product even better then anticipated but they spent hours getting just the right shot. They WILL NOT disappoint.
Thank you, J.B. Shepard at Puptrait Studio, for capturing the fabulousness of Arlo Pugsley! Anybody who is considering professional doggy photos should definitely check these guys out. Patient, professional, and outstanding results.
J.B. did an amazing job with my golden doodle! He was very patient and professional. The images exceeded my expectations! This was a refreshing experience, as you never know what to expect when working with someone for the first time. I highly recommend Puptrait!
