Yong man posing for portrait. Sandy blond hair, long sleeve white shirt, sitting onknees while facing camera with hands on back of chair for a casual pose.
Mother Daughter portrait from Lara Grauer Photography
Woman relaxing in a white chair with eyes peering up. Wearing a short dress.
Three generations of women portrait by Lara Grauer Photography
Girl smiling and swinging her long, braided black hair around during a photo shoot.
Woman wearing a suit, posing for headshot photo.
Portrait of a surprised baby wearing a white flower headband and playing with white pearl beads.
Family of three dressed up in front of a black background
Black and white photo of a laughing couple

Seattle's Premier Family Portrait Photographer

Seattle's Premier Portrait Photographer

Your life. Your masterpiece.

Lara Grauer Photography is a Seattle headshot and portrait studio that captures the essence of your story. We go beyond traditional photography, creating fine art images that showcase real-life moments filled with raw emotion. Whether it’s laughter, love, or simply enjoying each other’s company, we preserve those precious family connections for generations to come. We even capture the unique personalities of your four-legged family members!

Our Seattle headshot and portrait studio serves clients in all areas around north Seattle including Downtown, South Lake Union, Magnolia, Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, Fremont, Wallingford, Ravenna, Magnuson, Broadview, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Woodinville, and Bothell.

We’d love to work with you and your family. Please reach out at 206-724-2177[email protected]

Family • Maternity • Newborn • High School Seniors • Pets • Headshots

When is the best time for family portraits?

It’s easy to put off portraits when life is busy. “I’ll get to it in a few months” turns into missed moments and inevitably lead to feelings of regret down the line.

To solve this problem we created a guide that defines important milestones and recommends the best ways to mark the moment. Your life is messy and authentic. And it’s your own personal masterpiece to be cherished for years to come. Get your “Seasons to Remember” guide by filling out the form below.

Cover page of pdf that describes when it's best to get your portrait taken
mother and her young daughter stare each other down in a playful way while touching their foreheads

Lara is the most amazing photographer I have ever worked with. She was great with my daughter… We have used Lara’s services (multiple times) and would absolutely use her again for our family photos!

– Courtney Hamilton

woman posing for headshot portrait. Wearing a dark colored shirt with light blue stiched overalls, blond hair, wide eyed stair with hand resting on shoulder with a diamond wedding engagement ring and wedding band.

Lara is amazing! Not only does she take gorgeous photos, but she makes the whole process so much fun. I have tons more confidence now when I’m presenting my business online, thanks to the fabulous headshots she took of me.

– Kim Carmel

World class portraits for life’s important moments

Lara is an award-winning portrait photographer, artist, teacher, and storyteller with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and businesses translate their brand into photography, and creating wall-worthy portrait art for families, children, and pets.

She is regarded as one of the best portrait photographers in Seattle. Lara is a Certified Professional Photographer, a member of the American Society of Photographers, a council member of the Professional Photographers of America, and a board member with the Professional Photographers of Washington.

Visit our Seattle area photography studio based in the north end of the city.

black and white family photo from laragrauerphotography.com

Can a portrait put you in a better mood?

We’ve all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words. But is that true? According to a professor of psychology at UC San Diego it is. He studied the influence of images on people’s emotions after being exposed to happy faces and scowling faces as well as the corresponding words. To test people’s reaction,…

Branding photo of videographer as seen on laragrauerphotography.com

A new year, a new career: elevate your professional image

As we embark on a new year, it’s the perfect time to refresh your professional image. Many of us are looking for new opportunities to grow and advance our careers. A strong professional image is essential for making a great first impression and landing your dream job. Why professional headshots matter A high-quality headshot is…

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Winter Season Style Guide for Family Portraits

When many people think of family portraits, they think of the outdoors and fall colors. But what if that’s not your family’s cup of tea (or in this case hot chocolate)? Winter is a magical time for family portraits, especially those taken in a studio away from the Seattle weather. The soft light, crisp air,…

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As one of Seattle’s leading professional photography studios, Lara Grauer and team promises each photoshoot will receive our very best. Use the form below to start the booking process, or send us any questions about your photography session. We look forward to hearing from you!