Seattle Portrait Photographer
You’ve Got a Headshot. Why Do You Need a Business Portrait?
While a headshot is designed for making a great first impression, a portrait reveals more about you as a person and standing in your industry. The two work hand-in-hand to promote you, your brand, and your business. Here are the key differences between a headshot and a portrait.
Headshots
- Focused on the head and shoulders
- Designed to convey professionalism
- A clean background to keep attention on the subject
- Perfect for company websites and business profiles
Portraits
- Tell a story about the subject
- Often include more of the body
- More expressive surroundings and composition
- Perfect for branding, marketing, personal use
Who Needs A Creative, Professional Business Portrait?
- Business Executives Showing They Are Approachable And Empathetic
- Small Business Owners Exuding Authority, Confidence, and Tenacity
- Speakers and Influencers to Find New Audiences
- Leadership Coaches Attracting Only The Best Clients
- Artists Sharing Insights Into Their Work
- Authors Wanting To Sell More Books
- Musicians Raising Their Stature Among Promotors, Producers, Audiences
- Real Estate Teams Welcoming New Clients
What Clients Are Saying…
“Charlie has a system that makes the whole process move very smoothly… the results were amazing photos. The hardest part was choosing just one picture, but his system even made that easier…[I] couldn’t be happier.”
Sonda Swanberg
“Warm and personable, Charlie Cotugno is an undeniably great portraitist. His insights and understanding of how phenomenal photography can positively affect one’s business place him in a category all by himself.”
Douglas Hill
“The experience was incredibly easy: he prepared me upfront with what to expect along with tips and tricks to look my best on camera, then coached me through the photo session so I felt relaxed and comfortable – which shows in my pictures!”
Ann Snow
The Simple Process
- Preparation– Before your appointment, you’ll receive my Portrait Preparation Guide and a pre-session consultation.
- Photoshoot– There’s no time limit on your session. I provide expression and posing coaching and we review the images as they are created.
- GuidedImage Selection– As soon as the photography is completed, I’ll guide you through the selection process.
- Natural Retouching– Removing stray hairs, reducing wrinkles and bags under the eyes, teeth whitening, and more
- Final Delivery– Within five business days, your final images are delivered as high-resolution files. Optional Social Media Package available.
Add a Hair and Makeup Artist
If you wear makeup, we strongly suggest you add one of our in-studio hair and makeup artists to your session. Why? Because what most people and general makeup artists think is right for headshots can look pretty bad in the final images. With decades of experience in the film editorial industries, our artists know exactly how to make sure everyone who steps in front of the camera looks their best. (Available only with the Professional Session.)
Ready to Reserve Your Session?
Seattle Portrait Studio
We welcome people from all over the region and the county at our portrait studio just south of Seattle in the old Rainier Brewery complex (with plenty of on-site parking).
On-Location Portrait Studio Service Area
We travel to offices and facilities around the region to take portraits, headshots, corporate headshots, and commercial photos, including Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Auburn, Bothell, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kent, Kirkland, Lakewood, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, Medina, Mountlake Terrace, Newcastle, Normandy Park, North Bend, Olympia, Redmond, Renton, Sammamish, SeaTac, Tukwila, and surrounding areas. We occasionally travel to Snohomish County, Thurston County, and Central Washington.
Ready to discuss your business portrait?