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.

We’re a Seattle portrait and branding photography studio that turns your story into art. Our focus is photographing you in real-life moments with raw emotion: laughing, loving, and enjoying each other’s company. We can even photograph your four-legged family members. We love to create authentic and inspired portraits of you and your family – because your wild and crazy life is a unique masterpiece that yearns to be preserved for generations.

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

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

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.

Lara serves clients throughout the Puget Sound area out of her Seattle photography studio based in the north end.

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…

Female dressed in detective type clothing exploring in the woods.

Studio Magic: Why Studio Portraits Might be Right for You

When it comes to capturing timeless and stunning portraits, many people immediately think of picturesque outdoor locations. While there’s no denying the charm of natural light and scenic backdrops, there’s an undeniable allure to the controlled environment of a photography studio. Let’s explore why choosing a studio for your next portrait session could be the…

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As one of Seattle’s leading professional photography studios, the Seattle Photographer Lara Grauer team promises each photoshoot will receive our very best. We are available for studio photo sessions in north Seattle. 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!