Fine art dog

portraits, made

in Seattle.

SEATTLE DOG PHOTOGRAPHER | STUDIO & ON LOCATION

I'm Charlie Cotugno, and I create fine art portraits of dogs at my Seattle studio and on location throughout Greater Seattle. While I specialize in senior dogs, all ages are welcome. Every portrait is retouched by hand and printed in my Seattle studio on archival fine art paper.

STUDIO PORTRAIT | SODO, SEATTLE

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Specializing in photographing senior dogs.

Our dogs aren’t just pets. They are loved family members, companions, and best friends. And they always leave us too soon, leaving a void in our lives. That’s why I feel it is so important to have beautiful portraits of them and with your family to remember just how important they were to everyone.

If your senior dog has special needs or requires specific accommodations, be sure to let me know and I’ll do everything possible to create a session that will be comfortable and as easy as possible for them.

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Your dog is family. Their portrait should feel that way.

Pets have been part of my family for over thirty years, so I know how important they are in our everyday lives not only as companions, but as true members of the family. Capturing their unique personalities in a fine art portrait is just as important as the images we create of those closest to us.

Whether your dog is a seasoned show-off or a little shy, my job is to slow down, earn their trust, and create a portrait you’ll be proud to hang on your wall for decades.

PORTFOLIO

Recent Dog Portraits

These are not your average pet photos.

THE CC PET PORTRAITS DIFFERENCE

In my Seattle studio or somewhere your dog already loves. We work at your dog’s pace, and we take a break or call it a day when they’ve had enough.

The session

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Each image you select goes through a rigorous retouching process: refining the lighting, removing leashes, and more so your dog looks their best.

The retouching

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I personally print every portrait using the world’s finest pigment inks and archival fine art papers. Displayed properly, they’ll last a lifetime (usually longer!).

The print

SESSIONS

In the studio or on location

At my studio in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood, with controlled lighting and the timeless, gallery look. If you and your dog are up for it, we can select your images right after the shoot.

Studio Session

At your home, your yard, or a favorite park or trail anywhere in Greater Seattle. It’s the best choice for nervous dogs and for portraits with a real sense of place.

Location Session

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CLIENT WORDS

“We had a session with Charlie to get a portrait of our French Bulldog. It was positive from start to finish. Our guy is a little shy and he felt comfortable right away, so he captured the personality of the dog we love and immortalized it. The resulting portrait is an actual work of art, beautifully printed on gorgeous paper. Highly recommended!”

Cynthia Howell, Seattle Dog Trainer

FINE ART PRINTS & WALL ART

Printed by hand. Made to last.

I print every portrait myself, to exacting standards, using pigment inks and archival fine art papers. Prints start at $399 and range from 8×10 up to 40×50 inches and larger. Your prints are rated archival for 100+ years when displayed properly.

Every print includes full retouching plus a web-resolution digital file to share with friends, family, and social media.

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FAQ

Your questions, answered.

The things dog parents ask me most. There’s plenty more on the full FAQ page.

We can have them created at my Seattle/SoDo studio, at a favorite location, or at your home.
A typical dog portrait session lasts anywhere between twenty and forty-five minutes. A lot of it depends on how long it takes for your dog to feel comfortable in the setting and their level of training. We typically take a break or stop when your dog shows little interest in continuing.
Having a well-trained dog is certainly helpful. But if they can do a pretty good job with sit and stay, we can create some great images. It’s a good idea to spend about twenty minutes per day going over their commands and rewarding them with high value treats for about a week before your session.
If your dog is nervous then I would recommend a session in an area they are familiar with; your yard, a park, a trail, etc. rather than an in-studio session.
Of course! You are all welcome to be included in some of the portraits.

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See the outtakes that didn’t make the cut.

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I LOVE FEATURING MANY OF OUR SUBJECTS.

Dog portraits across Greater Seattle and the Puget sound

SERVICE AREA

My studio is in SoDo at 3250 Airport Way S., Seattle. For location sessions, I regularly travel throughout King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties. Cities include: