Reviews of the Puptrait Studio (Photo Studio)

Luke Franzelas

Puptrait studio did a wonderful job doing portraits of our Reilly shortly before she passed away from cancer. Staff were understanding and expert at working with a dog that was not well. Now my family has gorgeous portraits to remember our puppy by. I only wish we had thought to do this frequently throughout her life and not just before the end.

Courtney L

John loves his subjects and he loves them. He's innovative and great to work with.

Damon Rhodes

JB did an amazing job with my golden doodle Hudson! He was very patient and professional. He explained the entire process in detail via phone consultation. He also repeated this information the day of shooting. Therefore, everyone had an understanding and was on the same page. I didn’t feel blind-sided at all. JB even shoots on some holidays! (Hudson’s shoot was on the 4th of July). JB shot Hudson’s shoot very fast! We were done within an hour (although he gives up to 2 hours for shooting time). I received the final edited proofs of Hudson’s shoot in 6 days! JB is very detailed and displayed great precision when editing. Hudson’s shoot didn’t appear rushed at all! The images exceeded my expectations! I immediately chose the photo that I wanted printed and production on the image began right away. I chose the 24x36 Acrylic photo framing (expensive but well worth it as this photo is a work of art that will be showcased in our home forever). We will have another pup soon and plan to work with JB again once our pup is 6 months. This was a refreshing experience, as you never know what to expect when working with someone for the first time. I highly recommend Puptrait!

Ilana Grabenstein

This service was great!!!!! I love the photos that I now have of my dogs. Everybody who comes over my house compliments the pictures. I definitely recommend the Puptrait Studio!!!!

Beth Dennis

It is a pleasure to watch John work. His photographs reflect his unique vision, compassion and artistic abilities. In the dog portraits, their eyes twinkle and the details of the fur appear so three-dimensional that I want to pet them. I always look forward to seeing John's creations.

Shannon Hemming

Very talented photographer who is very patient with dogs and makes incredibly beautiful photos.

Cara Demski

JB and the Puptrait Studio are true professionals! My puggle Mac was chosen to be one of the Mutts of Mobtown and we shot at Patterson Park pagoda. Mac was a handful of course because he wanted to run and play, but Puptrait was able to take some amazing shots and were super patient and sweet to Mac! I highly recommend them and it is really nice to have professional shots of my little guy- something I will always cherish. If you have a fur child, please consider photos through Puptrait studio!

Edyth Sanford

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.

Mary C

Just want to say it was a pleasure working with JB and the Puptrait Studio. My dog Edgar Allan recently had a fun photo shoot for Baja Ponchos with JB. The studio was perfect for dog shoots. There was plenty of water and treats to be had. JB was very patient with my pup Edgar. It was wonderful bc I could tell Edgar was enjoying himself and completely relaxed. If you're looking for a place to have great photos taken of your fur-baby, I'd recommend the Puptrait Studio any day.

alyssa dennis

JB did a fantastic job photographing our two dogs. The photos came out great, he had tons of fun, creative ideas for the shoot, and knew everything about the print ordering. Also, they somehow listened to everything he said even though they never listen to me. I would definitely recommend JB and the studio to everyone with a dog.

Emilie Kleiner

John Shepard is a sharp, creative gent who expresses wit through his photography. He's clever, easy to work with, very generous and always willing to help a friend. That's the kind of guy you want to trust with photographing ANYthing, especially your beloved pup(s). He's a photographer's photographer, which is a rare honor to bestow. Book him, you will not be disappointed!

Eric Vocke

John is a wonderful photographer. He was soooo patient with our photo shoot and all the props. He remained professional at all times and got the job well. We can't wait to work together again. Dogs rule!

M Mysko LLC

I met JB through the dog rescue I was working with and saw the work he was doing for the dogs. He was not just taking photos of the dogs but making art with their pictures. I had one of my dogs photographed by him for an event and had to go to his studio to do so. He was very pleasant to work with and was great with my dog. The outcome of the session was amazing and I would recommend him to anyone seeking a photographer. He is very knowledgeable and his bedside manner is 100%. *Follow up was also fast, which is not always the case with photographers.

Natalie diFrancesco

Brie the Biscuit had an amazing time here at her photoshoot! Not only was she calmed by the light and jazzy background music but she was thrilled to sit pretty for such an amazing photographer (and his tasty treats)! The experience here is fun and professional and the rates are fair and affordable. We can’t wait to re-visit with the rest of our pups for another session!

Ana S

The short: I am in LOVE with the prints I received from JB. The artistry of the photos and quality of prints are unmatched from other places I checked out. JB is committed to a high quality product, and has an excellent artistic eye. I am SO glad I followed his advice to only bring one dog in at a time. Seriously, this guy knows what he’s doing. The extended: Again, I am in LOVE with the final products after working with JB. If you want a cute picture of your dog/dogs, go to JC Penny. If you want your precious pups turned in to ART, then JB is your man. He spent a ton of time with me ahead of, during, and after the shoot to make sure he delivered on what I wanted. I had 5 goldens I wanted to shoot. The best piece of advice JB gave me was to bring them each in individually. The importance of this didn’t occur to me, but made sense when he explained it, and as soon as I brought the first dog in it was immediately clear he knew what he was talking about. JB is very serious about his craft and the quality of the end product – you simply cannot get the quality to his standard with multiple dogs, and let’s face it, for the money you’re putting out that needs to be your standard too! JB was patient with me (I am indecisive, perfectionistic, and ask far too many questions) and my dogs (varying degrees of obedience!). I would definitely recommend JB and the Puptrait studio.

Peter Berger

Great service and experience! Patient and helpful throughout. Absolutely love the results. 5 stars

lynn bulan

I brought my dogs up from DC to JB's studio and they had a great time!! He manages to let their personalities shine through whatever pictures he takes. My girl is usually exceedingly camera shy but he persuaded her to look at the camera and obtained some great shots. My sensitive-new-age-male dog even had fun at the studio. To get border collies to sit still, much less, pose for the camera, is always a challenge but JB managed it. JB also takes the time to discuss the prints - what you want, where you will hang it, the finish, etc. 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 JB.

Shonte Daniels

Great, creative photography and wonderful with animals!

Paul Murray-Daniels

Puptrait Studio does really fantastic work and were totally awesome working with our animals!

Mathieu Greenwood

Pictures create a lasting memory and J.B of the Puptrait Studio took the most wonderful photos of my Golden Shephard. The photos ranged from serious, to relaxing, to brilliant hilarity with fun props. His photo service is totally worth it and high recommend this!

Gunita Singh

The Puptrait Studio is really great! I've been really pleased with the fine work produced by JB as he captured great shots of my dog Daisy. I highly recommend the Puptrait Studio!

Rebecks Shore

Puptrait Studio took pictures of my pit mix Sage last year in May. We did the shoot at Druid Hill Park and it went great. Sage can be a little crazy at times, but I was so amazed at the photos they were able to capture. We loved the photos so much we have them on canvases in our home and look at them everyday. I would recommend Puptrait to anyone looking to have some great photos of their pups.

Anita Struzinski

John was so patient with my foster girl who is a bit quirky and fearful. Despite the challenges, the pictures turned out great. I love John's creativity!

David Chew

Just received our final shots from JB and his team and I have to say I am beyond impressed. I own a dog poncho company and was looking to upgrade our photo catalog. Luckily I met JB through Instagram and from start to finish he was professional, talented, and has very reasonable prices. Puptrait is the real deal!

Marie Fogarty

What a great service! JB came to our house in NOVA on two days notice, and took photos of our Akita both inside and out. He was so patient with our sweet, but independent minded dog, who just does not listen well and is camera-shy to boot. The photos he procured were worth the effort! He 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!

Jaime Stevens

My photos look like something out of a movie poster. Absolutey LOVE LOVE LOVE the pix they made of my little Poochems! I stil lcan’t get over how cheap it was. We went with the crocodile backing and saved so much. I looked and even the Ikea frames are crazy expensive at that size!

Rebecca Ravera

I didn't know what to get my boyfriend for Christmas but I knew he was obsessed with his Bull Mastiff, Remy. JB with Puptrait came out and was amazing. Not only was the final product even better then anticipated but they spent hours getting just the right shot. They WILL NOT disappoint. My boyfriend tells everyone about the picture and swears it's the best thing he's ever received.