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Category : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

01 May 2023
Photograph of a white English Bulldog wearing an oversized Elizabethan ruff collar sticking his tongue out like a party favor. Photographed at the Puptrait Studio, Maryland's Best Dog Photographer

Studio Hours are Back!

After a nearly year long hiatus, Puptrait is back and better than ever in a new and improved studio location. Our new studio space is larger than our last two locations combined and surrounded by ample free parking. It features an in-studio lounge area, a gender neutral restroom, WiFi, air conditioning, and is wheelchair accessible.Best of all, our new location is within close walking distance to a number of of Baltimore’s best dog friendly restaurants and breweries — including Blue […]

22 Apr 2019
Maryland and Washington D.C. professional pet photographer. Dog friendly Baltimore, MD based photography studio.

Improve Your Pet Photography Portfolio Instantly | Eliminate Group Shoots

To be clear, we’re not saying that a professional pet photographer can’t capture group portraits of older, larger or more active dogs. In fact, many dog portrait artists will even go so far as to even guarantee that they can. But as quoted by Chris Farley in his titular role of the 90’s comedic classic Tommy Boy, “…if you want me to take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed, I will. I got spare time.”

16 Apr 2019
Infrared view of the Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.

Do you need a permit to photograph in DC?

Written by J.B. Shepard, a Washington D.C. based professional pet photographer and founder of the Puptrait Studio in Baltimore, Maryland. Washington D.C. dog owners area have a wealth of options when it comes to on location pet portraits. Some of the most iconic backdrops in our country are located just a short drive from Baltimore and Northern Virginia. Between all of the national monuments, the iconic buildings and the National Cherry Blossom festival, it’s no wonder why the National Mall […]

28 Feb 2017

Will other dogs be at my studio session?

We only allow one dog in the studio at a time. It’s one of the main reasons why our studio hours are by appointment only. Why are your dog portrait sessions by appointment only? By maintaining a carefully planned schedule, we are able to ensure that every client receives at minimum of one hour padding before and after their session. Effectively minimizing the risk of distractions and surprise introductions between our furry guests. This approach to scheduling limits the number […]

28 Feb 2017

How do I pick what dog photos I want to print?

After your dog’s photoshoot we will take a few days to go through the hundred or so of photos from your session and handpick the absolute best of the best (typically 8 – 12 images). Once we’ve carefully curated your pet portrait collection we will then use digital editing tools to improve these dozen or so high quality images – mainly to maximize image sharpness, clarity, color, tone and contrast – and ensure that they are ready for printing. Online […]

27 Feb 2017

Do owners need to be present for their dog’s photoshoot?

We require that all dogs be accompanied by an adult (18+) human who is familiar to the pet and comfortable handling them. This person does not have to be an owner, but should be someone who the dog trusts. We actually do a fair number of “surprise sessions”, where a client brings a dog that they have been tasked with dog sitting, and later surprise the unwitting owner with prints. Many clients find these surprise pet portrait sessions are a […]

27 Feb 2017

Do you supply props or costumes for pet portraits?

Due to health, parasite and disease transmission concerns we never reuse cloth or furry props between shoots. We strongly recommend being extremely cautious when considering working with any pet photographer who keeps a collection of reused props for clients to use. While sharing costumes might seem like a convenient cost saving measure, they should often be regarded as a red flag when evaluating dog photographers. Learn more about why and other helpful tidbits in our checklist of 30 must ask […]

27 Feb 2017

Should I have received a confirmation email?

You should receive an email confirmation within minutes of scheduling a dog portrait session online at Puptrait.com. This email is important as it serves as a digital receipt any paid dog photo deposit amounts and includes a few helpful tips to help you make the most of your dog’s photoshoot. If you did not receive an email, please check your spam folder. If you do not see a confirmation email in your spam folder, please call us immediately to confirm […]

27 Feb 2017

Do you guarantee or warranty the quality of your work?

Puptrait Studio pet photo prints are guaranteed to be 100% free of printing and manufacturing errors, such as streaks and tears. Please note that while we take great lengths to ensure consistency throughout the proofing process, we can not guarantee variations in tone, luminosity or saturation for the simple fact that we have zero control over how your computer’s monitor is calibrated. How do I return a damaged order? If you do receive flawed prints, return the item in its […]

27 Feb 2017

What if I’m a commercial pet photography client that doesn’t need prints?

Like most commercial photographers, we bill commercial pet photography and product photography clients a la carte – meaning we bill photography and editing requests on an hourly and per diem basis. To learn more about our rates for editing, set and prop design, and canine casting calls please view our fee list. To discuss a commercial project, travel assignment, resale pricing, or extended commercial licensing please email studio directly or call us at 1(443)604-0711.