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 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

Fine art 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.

Erin, Justin, and baby Edith posing in our studio for a family portrait

Capturing life’s miracles: A cancer survivor’s journey to motherhood

Edith is a miracle baby girl. Erin, her mother, is a breast cancer survivor. Like so many out there fighting the disease, she faced it with grit and determination, but also hope for the future. Before she underwent cancer treatment, Erin had some of her eggs frozen so one day she might be able to…
Twin girls shown as toddlers and as high school seniors

The Days Go Slow but the Years Go Fast

I've known Sadie and Sophie for a long time. The first time I photographed them, they were sweet toddlers dressed in pink and white. At the time, they lived in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle.   This summer, we took a trip back to Magnolia to mark their senior year, with each girl bringing out…
Family portrait with large Great Dane, dog.

What to Wear for Your Family Portrait Photo Shoot

Choosing what to wear for your family portrait can be a daunting task. But these tips can help everyone look their best and reflect your family’s unique style.   I recently did a consultation with a client who I’ve known for some time. I walked her through my usual checklist of things we discuss before…

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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!