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Charles Cotugno Photography

Based in Seattle, WA, Charles Cotugno Photography works with organizations to design and create imag

Charlie Cotugno is a Seattle headshot photographer whose clients range from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. He is also a sought-after speaker on the topic of leveraging photography for career advancement and marketing success as well as implementing the creative process for innovation in the workplace. To learn how Charlie can guide you through your visual imaging process, visit www.CotugnoPhoto.com, email [email protected], or call/text 425.501.9725.

05/19/2025

Pictured: A new set of strings by . In the background: My 1975 Fender Precision. Brought my bass into last week for a setup. Both Preston and Spencer seemed pretty jazzed to see I had brought in a set of Ian Martin Allison’s new strings, especially since they just shipped a new line of IMA basses. The setup they did is awesome. I’ve been using LaBella strings since the late 80s and Ian Martin Allison’s signature set are their best yet!

03/24/2025

Last week I gave a presentation to business owners about understanding the value of their products and services and how to make sure they are charging enough to support their businesses, families, and lifestyles. I really love presenting to groups on various topics. If you’re part of an organization and looking for a speaker, let me know!

10/18/2024

Because a headshot is such a close image of your face to juyst below your collar bone, every slight tilt of your head, minor change of body position, the tiny adjustment you might make with your brow, and more can completely change the way people interpret you as a person and as a professional. That’s why it’s important to select a photographer that understands these nuances and knows exactly who your intended audience is.

I spend a good amount of my time with each subject not only coaching body positions but expressions as well. All these little details are what add up to a collection of great headshots that will attract more attention to you and your business.

10/09/2024

I spent part of this morning presenting to 1 Million Cups Seattle about the business advantages and benefits gained by having professionally created consistent headshots on social media, websites, and marketing/sales collateral. Aimed at both individuals and organizations, the presentation spoke to the importance of creating a professional appearance, insuring your team visually stays on brand, gaining the immediate trust of your target market, exactly what makes a great headshot, and more. (Please don’t mind the camera turning the screen green!)

BTW, I really enjoy doing these presentations. If you’re in the Seattle area and interested in having me present for a lunch and learn, to a business organization, or a group of interested people, let me know and we can set it up.

08/07/2024

I spent part of today at Novostone, manufacturers of premium quartz counter tops, in Seattle discussing plans to setup an area to photograph the large slaps that arrive to be shown on their website, social media, and marketing collateral. Issues we discussed included lighting, dealing with all the reflections from the surrounding environment, color temperature, monitor calibration, post production…everything they need to consider to have top-notch photography assets ready to be shown to the clients and contractors they’ll be marketing to.
Pictured in there showroom are co-founder Emma Tang, Christopher Davies who does their marketing and procurement, and yours truly.

08/06/2024

What’s the most important element of my business? Customer experience. Period. That my clients feel respected, understood, valued, and appreciated from first contact through follow-up after the job is done.

Being a photographer, a great customer experience is incredibly important. Most of my clients walk into my studio feeling very nervous about getting in front of my camera. It’s a very vulnerable position for them to be in, especially since we’ve been conditioned to be so critical of our own appearance. I can’t do my job successfully unless I provide them with a welcoming and supportive environment. I’ve worked very hard to provide that for each and every client and it’s a huge part of what defines my brand.

My biggest compliment isn’t that my clients love their images. It’s when they tell me they had a great time being photographed and it wasn’t the nightmare experience they anticipated. When they feel that way during their session, they’re just handing me the great images to create.

The customer experience we provide is what defines our businesses. Don’t just “wing it”. Set aside some time to review your customer experience plan. Have options for different types of personalities and communication styles. It’s not just beneficial to our clients, it’s beneficial to the health and brand of our businesses.

08/02/2024

It’s been a challenging week, one of those when you say to yourself it couldn’t possibly get any worse. But after a few minutes, when the rush of crazy chemicals leaves your brain, you realize it’s just part of life and you haven’t got it so bad. So, I figured I’d close my week of posting with an image that will hopefully get everyone feeling a bit happy, if only until they continue to scroll.

This is Lola, a very friendly pit bull who came by the studio last weekend with her family for some time in front of my camera. Her “smile” is infectious and she was a ton of fun to photograph! Can’t wait to print this and her other portraits over the next couple of days.

Got a family member in the fur category that would look great in a portrait? Contact me for details.

07/30/2024

Everyone has different sides to their personality and not one single image can capture all of them. That’s why 99% of my clients select multiple images for different applications that require a different look into another side of you.

Often times when the headshots are done we’ll break out a background and create a portrait, whether it’s for their personal use or to be part of their website and marketing. Some people will book just for the portrait itself. But it allows us to be less focused on creating a purely business asset and show your audience a side of you they may not regularly see. These images are great for your personal branding and establishing a broader appeal to your potential clients.

07/29/2024

Do your corporate headshots look this professional and consistent? Here are two simple business reason why they should.

1. All other factors being equal, the businesses that invest in consistent, professional corporate headshots typically get prospective clients’ first call which generates more business and revenue. It’s one of the marketing and branding best practices most businesses ignore.
2. Your team members feel much more appreciated that you’ve taken an interest and invested in how they represent themselves and the business as opposed to using what most other companies use - inconsistent and bad selfies and candids.

Contact me to learn about my on site or in studio corporate headshot services.

07/26/2024

Curtis is a U.S. Navy veteran and just graduated with a degree in project management. He stopped by the studio earlier this week for a new headshot to add to his social media profiles and resume. This is one of the images he selected from our session.

When searching for a new opportunity, a recent professional headshot can make a huge difference in the number of responses you receive. Contact me ensure you have a headshot that will get you noticed.

07/25/2024

Another recent portrait! This is Eilish who was in the studio last week and was an amazing subject to work with. Let me know if you’d like to have a fine art portrait of your dog created.

07/24/2024

Yesterday, another photographer I know posted a beautiful black and white image and we had a short back and forth about we wished more clients wanted them, especially because they can really stand out for your marketing, business portraits, and personal branding.

Since everything went digital, I shoot in color to take advantage of additional color information to have more control over the tones. So any color image you select can I can provide as a black and white image as well. Message me for more info.

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3250 Airport Way S, #710
Seattle, WA
98134

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.cotugnophoto.com/

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