Conquering Career Challenges: Strategies to Adapt & Succeed in Photography with Charlie Cotugno

Focus on Business with Jane Goodrich | A Podcast For Photographers

Join host Jane Goodrich in conversation with Charlie Cotugno, a seasoned headshot photographer who discusses the evolution of his 25-year career, from working in various artistic fields such as music and acting to eventually focusing on photography. Charlie shares his fascinating journey, from photographing legendary bands like Queen, to working with families, seniors, and the autism community, and eventually transitioning into headshot photography, where he’s found immense success by niching down and mastering both the artistic and business sides of photography.

Charlie offers practical advice and valuable insight into building a successful photography business, including leveraging LinkedIn for networking, staying connected with other photographers, and continuously improving through self-education. He emphasizes the significance of managing client expectations and balancing quality with efficiency through strategies like the use of outsourcing and AI tools for retouching, which can help save time and increase profits. Additionally, Charlie shares how he navigates health challenges as an entrepreneur, and opens up about how his battle with Meniere’s disease impacted his career and the adjustments he made in order to continue thriving in the photography field.

Charlie’s experience and advice on networking, building relationships, and balancing passion with practicality make this episode a must-listen for photographers and creative entrepreneurs alike!

You can find Charlie at:
www.ccHeadshots.com
www.linkedin.com/in/charlescotugno
https://www.facebook.com/charlie.cotugno
https://www.instagram.com/ccheadshots
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