FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baltimore, Maryland, USA, July 23rd, 2017 Professional pet photographer and Puptrait Studio founder, J.B. Shepard’s surreal dog portrait series “Paper Hats: Whimsical Portraits of the Once Discarded” is coming to Baltimore. The opening reception for Paper Hats is scheduled for 7PM until 10PM Thursday, August 3rd at La Cakerie in Mount Vernon (1216 N Charles St, Baltimore, Maryland 21201). The show is hosted by Gallery 788 and scheduled to run until September 1st. Paper Hats features adopted and […]
This image is from a recent memorial commission. These shoots remind us of how difficult being a dog photographer can be. But memorial commissions also reinforce the significance of what we do. It’s easy to laugh at the absurdity of our niche. That we’re just a bunch of jokers with a camera who get to play with dogs all day. And more often than not, that sentiment would be correct. But when it comes to memorial and end of life commissions, that […]
Part of the Puptrait Studio’s Mutts of Mobtown series, capturing local rescued and adopted dogs in front of iconic Baltimore landmarks. The series ran last summer helped us make a much-needed donation to BARCS, the Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter. This set was shot in front of Hampden’s “Rocket to Venus” restaurant and bar, Located across the street from Baltimore’s world famous Miracle on 34th Street annual Christmas display. These photos were captured using practical effects. The rocket is a […]






