West Chester Photography Blog: Headshots, Portrait and Photo Stories

Welcome to the Roman Coia Photographer’s blog, where we share insight, stories, and practical guidance around professional headshots, corporate branding photography, fine art portraiture, and DubC Dog Portraits in West Chester and Chester County, PA.

Whether you are preparing for a new role, updating your LinkedIn profile, refreshing your company website, or creating statement artwork for your home, this space is designed to help you understand what goes into creating authentic, engaging portraits.

You will find tips on what to wear for a headshot, behind the scenes looks during sessions, features on local businesses, thoughts on the value of printed artwork, and stories from dog portrait clients who want to honor their four legged family members with iconic wall art.

Professional Headshots and Personal Branding: My Conversation on Unstoppable After 50
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Professional Headshots and Personal Branding: My Conversation on Unstoppable After 50

Professional photographer Roman Coia joins entrepreneur Mike Capuzzi on the Unstoppable After 50 podcast to discuss why professional headshots remain one of the most important assets for business owners and professionals. In this conversation, Roman shares how the right portrait shapes first impressions across LinkedIn, websites, and networking platforms, the difference between headshots and branding photography, and why real photography still delivers authenticity that AI generated images often miss. The episode also covers practical tips for preparing for a headshot session and how strong visual branding helps experienced professionals present their credibility with confidence.

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Team Headshots: Elevate Your Business With Cohesive Branding
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Team Headshots: Elevate Your Business With Cohesive Branding

For small businesses and corporate teams, a consistent set of headshots can make the difference between looking like a team with the same mission, and looking like a collection of random strangers. If your team headshots look like a “guess who” board game, it’s time for an update.

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Downtown West Chester Fall Gallery Walk 2024
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Downtown West Chester Fall Gallery Walk 2024

Come explore the vibrant art scene in Downtown West Chester during our Fall 2024 Gallery Walk! This self-guided art tour celebrates the thriving community of artists and galleries that make greater West Chester their home. Multiple galleries combine with additional “one-night-only” show hosts throughout the downtown business area to showcase some great local Chester County artists. Attendees can discover stunning artwork, connect with fellow creatives, and find the perfect piece for their home!

Presented by Founders Brewing Co. and hosted by Downtown West Chester, this evening is free and open to the public with free, on-street metered parking starting at 4pm. You can use the map below or pick up a brochure on the night of at any of the participating locations to follow along the route! Many stops will have refreshments and light appetizers available as you browse.

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40 Over 40 curated by Elizabeth Avedon
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40 Over 40 curated by Elizabeth Avedon

West Chester, PA, portrait photographer Roman Coia’s image, Twins in the Alley, was selected for South x Southeast Gallery's exhibition 40 over 40, curated by Elizabeth Avedon.

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Benefit for Coco's Cupboard Rescue
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Benefit for Coco's Cupboard Rescue

Roman Coia’s pet portraits of Stipey and Millie have been accepted into the South x Southeast Gallery exhibition “Dogs and Cats” to benefit Coco’s Cupboard Rescue located in Gay, GA

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2023 West Chester Fall Gallery Walk
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2023 West Chester Fall Gallery Walk

Come explore the vibrant art scene in Downtown West Chester during our Fall 2023 Gallery Walk! This self-guided art tour celebrates the thriving community of artists and galleries that make greater West Chester their home. Multiple galleries combine with additional “one-night-only” show hosts throughout the downtown business area to showcase some great local Chester County artists. Attendees can discover stunning artwork, connect with fellow creatives, and find the perfect piece for their home!

Presented by Sunset Hill Jewelers and Fine Arts Gallery and hosted by Downtown West Chester, this evening is free and open to the public with free, on-street metered parking starting at 4pm. You can use the map below or pick up a brochure on the night of at any of the participating locations to follow along the route! Many stops will have refreshments and light appetizers available as you browse.

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NYC4PA: Image Selected
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NYC4PA: Image Selected

Pito, Diptych received a Third Place award in the NYC4PA exhibition, Same but Different, juried by Debra Klomp Ching of KlompChing Gallery in Brooklyn.

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Twin Connection Selected
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Twin Connection Selected

Twin Connection was selected by juror Gregory Heisler for inclusion in the Being Seen: The Photographic Portrait exhibition opening at Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg, FL on January 14th, 2022

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