Category / Headshot Photography / Seattle Photography / Business Branding
Headshot photography is really fun. I know you probably think it’s awful but it’s not. You fill out our form and we talk on the phone. Then we set up a time to meet and then get together and discuss what you’re looking for. You pick out a few outfits. Maybe we hire a makeup artist for the session. Not so bad so far, right? We meet for our session. Everyone relaxes and we start taking photos. At first, the lights maybe aren’t perfect, and maybe you’re a little nervous, but that’s totally ok. I’ll ask Art to tell a joke and either he won’t remember one or he’ll tell a joke that’s so unfunny you’ll have to laugh. Now you’re getting into it, and before you know it, the session is over.
The best part is when we meet up again and I show you your photos and you’re like, holy cow, these are amazing. Then you show them to your friends. Then you post them to LinkedIn or add them to your press kit. Next thing you know, the payoff. The phone starts ringing…
As They Say, No Time Like The Present
Headshot photography is where the fine art of putting your best foot forward begins. It’s our specialty and we’re always looking for a new challenge. Get in touch right away!
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Customers Like Visual Stories
Every picture relates an entire story—we know it’s true because the sentiment is repeated in prose, poetry and song. And we see and experience it all the time! Sharing stories about your business attracts more customers, especially the ones that identify closely with who you are and what you represent. In the last Shooting Star…
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Seattle Headshots – Seattle Headshot Photographer Lara Grauer
Welcome to the best solution for your Seattle headshot needs and Lara Grauer Photography. Lara Grauer is a Seattle professional portrait photographer specializing in premium Seattle headshots and Seattle’s best headshot photography. She has built up a reputation over the years for providing the best headshots one can ask for, no matter the purpose.…
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Studio Portraits Vs Environmental Portrait Photography
An environmental portrait is a portrait executed in the subject’s usual environment such as in their home or workplace. A typical environmental portrait simply will illuminate a subject’s life and surroundings. A studio portrait is a portrait which will focus less on surroundings and more on the individual by using sterile backdrops and props so…
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Seattle Portrait – Makeup For Men
Yes, you read that right! Makeup is for men too! Do you know all the movie stars, models, and news anchors wear it? It’s not for vanity’s sake – it improves the production value! Male or female matters not. When you want to be camera-ready, professional hair and makeup styling is an essential step to…
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Behind The Reflector: Headshot Photo Session With Author Tiffany Pitts
This Monday morning finds us in the studio with author Tiffany Pitts, author of Double Blind and Wizzy Wig. As you can see, our studio remodel is (mostly) complete. We still need to paint the new french doors, some bits of trim need some paint, outside trim needs paint, and I need to tear out the old…
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Meet Astrid
Astrid grew up in Germany. She met her husband Rob at art school in Atlanta, Georgia. She has since spent many years as an artist and graphic designer, and she recently became a U.S. Citizen. Astrid and Rob have called many places home. They’ve spent years at a time in Georgia, Germany, Rhode Island, and…
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Lara Photographs Seattle Cake Artist Kristina Dillard
Kristina Dillard is an artist to the core. She uses baking and dancing to express her creativity the most. Her cake baking company, Kiss me Cake, provides delicious and beautiful gluten-free cakes for her clients’ special occasions. Kristina is also a dancer, choreographer, and producer. She once created a beautiful sugar flower headpiece for a…
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Lara Grauer Has Joined Peter Hurley’s Headshot Crew
Peter Hurley is a well-known headshot photographer in New York City. He was a professional model & performer before he picked up a camera. He decided to work with actors in his photography career because there are a lot of them in New York, and they always need updated headshots so they can land the…
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The Real Reason Why You Need A Good Headshot
You’ve probably read the same things on dozens of different websites about how important headshots are for your personal brand and your business. I’m sure you’ve figured out by now that having a good set of headshots is crucial to “putting your best foot forward,” and that you’ll “never get a second chance to make…
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Our First Session In The New Studio
I got to do my first full session in the studio a couple of weeks ago with the amazing Nikki Ono. Nikki came in to create some beautiful images with me, and she got to be the very first client to experience my new studio space. Nikki has so many talents and interests – it’s…