SEATTLE DOG PHOTOGRAPHER | STUDIO & ON LOCATION
Fine art dog
portraits, made
in Seattle.
I'm Charlie Cotugno, and I create gallery-quality portraits of dogs at my SoDo studio and on location throughout Greater Seattle. Every portrait is retouched by hand and printed by me on archival fine art paper.
STUDIO PORTRAIT | SODO, SEATTLE
STUDIO SESSION
$275
LOCATION SESSION
$425
FINE ART PRINTS
From $399
SESSION LENGTH
30-60 min
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
THE CC PET PORTRAITS DIFFERENCE
These are not your average pet photos.
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The session
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.
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The retouching
Each image you select goes through a rigorous retouching process: refining the lighting, removing leashes, and more so your dog looks their best.
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The print
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!).
SESSIONS
In the studio or on location
Studio Session
$275
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.
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Location Session
$425
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.
Prices are per pet. Additional pets are $100 each. The session fee covers the photography; prints and digital files are purchased separately.
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
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.
FINE ART PRINTS & WALL ART
Your questions, answered.
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We can have them created at my Seattle/SoDo studio, at a favorite location, or at your home.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Of course! You are all welcome to be included in some of the portraits.
The things dog parents ask me most. There’s plenty more on the full FAQ page.
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FAQ
Think it’s a walk in the park?
See the outtakes that didn’t make the cut.
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Resources
Here are links to some of our favorite people and places in the Seattle area dog community.
Maple Valley
Diamond Dogs Seattle
Professional, Certified, and Trusted
Tails Dog Training
Humane, science-based training.
Pixel & Canvas
Watercolor paintings from your photos.
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We love to feature portraits of all our subjects. Check out our feed by clicking the button below!
Outtakes
Think creating these portraits is a walk in the park? Check out some of the shots that didn’t make the cut!
Our clients come from all around the Puget Sound area 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, Redmond, Renton, Sammamish, SeaTac, Tukwila, and surrounding areas. We occasionally travel to Snohomish County, Thurston County, and Central Washington.