West Chester Photography Blog: Headshots, Portraits, and Dog 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.
Pit Bulls: Breaking the Stigma, One Dog at a Time
Pit Bulls have a reputation that often precedes them, especially among people who have never spent time with one. As we recognize October's Pit Bull Awareness Month, I'm sharing my experience with rescue dogs, including our own Sylvia, and why these affectionate, often misunderstood dogs deserve a closer look. From responsible rescue and rehabilitation to changing perceptions through photography, there's much more to their stories than what makes the headlines.
DubC Dog Chronicles: Stella’s Pit Bull Rescue Story | October 2026, Vol. 2
Stella was found chained to a tree near Media, PA after recently having puppies. One photo, a 100-mile drive and a woman named Julieanne changed everything. Meet the sweet, couch-loving Pittie behind October’s DubC Dog Chronicle.
DubC Dog Chronicles: Sylvia’s Foster-Fail Rescue Story | October 2026, Vol. 1
We agreed to help Sylvia heal after multiple surgeries. Somewhere along the way, our foster dog became our Sylvia. Her story is why I started DubC Dog Portraits.