Your Family is Your Masterpiece
Taking pictures is easy. Capturing wall-worthy portraits of your family is a little different. Turn to Lara Grauer Photography & Seattle Portrait Photographer Lara Grauer when you’re ready to make your family into art for your home.
Every time a new child enters the scene, they kick off a series of life-seasons that deserve to be captured and shared. Whether you take pictures on your own or hire a professional photographer is up to you.
At Lara Grauer Photography, we believe that portraits have the power to strengthen relationships and self-esteem in people of all ages. The evolution of a human life is incredibly special.
When you book your photoshoot with Seattle Photographer Lara Grauer, you’ll have a laid-back and tailored experience that creates unique art from your memories. Archival albums and wall art make sure that the moments are protected for a lifetime.
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Lara is the most amazing photographer I have ever worked with. She is very professional and she was great with my daughter. We’ve used Lara’s services multiple times and would absolutely use her again for our family photos!
– Lara Grauer Photography client, Courtney
Easy & Fun Customized Experience
Let’s start by creating a vision for your family portraits. Knowing what suits your personality and your home ensures that the time we spend together will give you the prtrait you’re looking for. In the end, you’ll have physical art pieces that you connect with every day, instead of digital files that go obsolete or get forgotten and deleted.
Do-it-yourself family portraits are always an option – but doing it right can be stressful and exhausting. We want to guide you through your options in a way that leaves you confident and excited about your choice for a profesional family prtrait. Not only will we create beautiful photography together, but we’ll turn your family photos into meaningful art that makes your house your home. Creating portraits of your family should be a joyful experience, so leave the details to Lara Grauer Photography.
Unique & Modern
Forget what you did when you were growing up! Lara’s fresh & modern style means you’ll get attractive art that just happens to feature your loved ones. What do you want to be reminded of each day? Why is your family so incredible? Let’s capture that for your home.
Special Memories
Let’s face it. You don’t need us to take pictures of your family. But portraits have memories embedded in them, so why not make the experience a special one? Your Lara Grauer Photography session will be customized and memorable in itself, and you’ll remember the occasion every time you see your photos.
Peace of Mind
Time goes by quickly, and things change in the blink of an eye. Capturing portraits of your loved ones is the best way to slow things down and savor the parts you cherish most. Nobody ever complained about having too many portraits after the days passed by.
Lara Grauer: Story-of-You Teller
Proud Seattle Photographer Since 2008
Seattle Photographer Lara Grauer
Do you cringe at the idea of being photographed?
It’s common to run away from a camera when it’s pointed your way. It feels awkward to know you’re being captured but you don’t know what you look like. Too many amateur photographers have aimlessly clicked the shutter in your general direction, only to proudly share out-of-proportion, awkwardly frozen, or mid-action photos of you with the world. These experiences take away your control of how you present yourself, and every time it happens you feel a little twinge of shame or embarrassment.
It’s no wonder that you avoid portraits like you avoid the dentist.
In reality, there is no such thing as “being photogenic.” If people seem to be photogenic, they’re really just lucky – or they know something about how to pose or where to stand to give themselves better odds of looking presentable. The camera doesn’t know what it’s looking at – only your photographer knows that. Most picture-takers pay no attention to good posing or lighting, so if you’re not taking care of that yourself, then oh well – the outcome is left to chance.
That’s why Lara Grauer Photography developed a system for making your family portrait experience easy and fun. When you’re at ease and you have a great photographer on your side, you’re gonna be happy with the results. Here’s how the process works.
Vision & Design
Step 1 is a consultation, where you’ll create a vision for your family artwork. Whether it’s a single statement piece, or a series of portraits bound in an album, this is where you get to dream about the possibilities and start making it into a reality.
Photoshoot
You’ll be welcomed with a smile for your big day. If you’ve opted for hair & makeup styling, that will set the mood. Then your session will include cold refreshments, fun music, Lara’s silly antics, and clear posing directions. Leave with fun memories to accompany your great portraits.
View & Order
The last step is your viewing & ordering appointment. We’ll guide you through the selection process, making sure that materials and style options don’t get in the way of bringing the project to completion. Our design software lets you see your art before it’s made, so you know you’ll love it before you say “yes.”
What Image Style Suits Your Home?
You’ll love your family portraits most when you choose a style that suits you. Do you like a traditional look? Mixed media portraits might be right for you. Is your style eclectic? You have more flexibility that way, but Contemporary Color might be just the right fit. Classic Black and White can truly enhance a modern interior style. We’ll plan your photoshoot details to align with the look you love.
Call today to book your consultation! Lara Grauer Photography – 206-724-2177
Classic BW
Our classic black and white portraits minimize distractions in order to maximize emotional impact. Dramatic lighting creates an intimate scene, making these portraits perfect for small groups and individuals. Black and white portraits are fabulous in modern and transitional homes with a neutral color palette.
Contemporary Color
Contemporary Color portraits are our signature look. Rich color and dimensional lighting allow you and your family to shine. The modern look of our portraits comes from the spare scenery and the authentic moments we capture. Your contemporary portrait will shine in a modern or transitional home that boasts pops of color.
Mixed Media
Transform your favorite photograph into a classic painting. Digital artistry allows for unlimited creativity and begins the painterly look. A lovely canvas print is enhanced by hand with strokes of paint and finished with a gorgeous frame, resulting in a portrait that is perfect for your traditional home.
Seattle photographer Lara Grauer understands that good design is what makes your portrait art most enjoyable. Starting with the right style of portrait sets you off on the right foot. After that, we look at the color palette, size, and display options. We will guide you through the steps it takes to get portraits that make your heart and home sing! Make sure to plan ahead so you can enjoy your portrait art for years to come.
Albums give your story a big impact in a compact, on-demand format. If there are lots of details to remember about your family, the story-telling function of an album might be the perfect way to do it. Show off a variety of traits, relationships, and memorable moments in a beautiful collection. Which style of album will you choose?
The Legacy Album
The defining characteristic of our Legacy Album is its page construction. Unlike any other album available, this handcrafted book uses precision cutting & elegant matting to enhance and protect your favorite images. Cover options include the finest Japanese silks, gorgeous Italian leathers, and even a unique wraparound cover with sterling silver beaded tassel. Assembled with exquisite craftsmanship in New Zealand, unwrapping this album is an experience to savor.
The Modern Album
Our Modern Album boasts a beautiful contemporary style for your family’s heirloom storybook. The pages of this made-in-America collection are sleek and smooth. True photographic prints extend from edge to edge with no gap in the gutter; mounted on the highest quality board pages. Choose your custom cover from many options like luxurious velvet, textured linen, or fine leather—and make it truly your own with options including an acrylic photo or beautifully embossed title.
The Deconstructed Album
Imagine a beautiful family album without the bookbinding, and you’ve got a Deconstructed Album. Each genuine photographic print is skillfully mounted and lacquered for lifetime protection. The collection is lovingly nestled in a portfolio box of your choice for safekeeping. Your family’s story remains the same, but the pieces can be rearranged, displayed, and shared with others.
Statement Piece
A Statement Piece is a single large portrait that holds a wall on its own. This is a special portrait that can set the mood for your space. The Statement Piece is commonly reserved for a place of honor above a fireplace, sofa, or other prominent location.
Companion Piece
Companion Wall Art Pieces compliment each other so when they are hung throughout a space they create a cohesive design. Repetition of style and color can be a strong artistic component to a beautiful interior, and that is what Companion Art Pieces can do for your home.
Gallery Piece
Gallery Pieces are for flexible, up-close display and viewing. Perfect for hallways and stair cases, where you pass by at close proximity that lets you savor each moment as you walk by. A mix of frames and print styles works best for additions to the collection over time.
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Let’s Talk
As a leading professional Seattle photographer, I can promise that each photo shoot receives my very best. I’m available for regular bookings at my Lara Grauer portrait & pro headshot photography studio located on Seattle’s northside. Use the form below to email me with any questions you might have about your portrait and headshot photography session. I look forward to hearing from you!
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