J.B. Shepard is a conceptual studio portrait photographer, experimental prop maker, and the founder of Puptrait -- a dog-friendly photography studio located in Baltimore City, Maryland.

Best known for his signature paper hats and ruffs constructed from an eclectic mix of upcycled / found items and traditional art materials, J.B.'s unique take on portraiture has garnered critical acclaim within the United States and abroad, as well as several local readers' choice awards — including "Best Visual Artist" and "Best Photographer" by Baltimore Sun readers and "Best Artist" by Baltimore Magazine readers.

His photography has been displayed at Baltimore City Hall, featured on TV as background art on the British Academy Television Award winning comedy, 'Toast of London', and featured on the MPT shows, 'Artworks' and 'Your Money and Business', and in a number of print publications -- including the Washington Post, USA Today, Bring Fido Magazine, City Dog Magazine, and the City Paper.