Personal Branding PhotographyPhotography Studio in North Seattle

Seattle Personal Brand Photography

Studio and on-location sessions for business owners and creative professionals in north Seattle and the surrounding area.

Is your career important to you? Are you starting a new business? Do you have a new marketing plan that features YOU as the face of your business? Personal Branding Photography tells the story of you and your work in a flash, so your just-right clients will stick around to learn about the details.

The internet has changed the landscape of career and business success. When someone learns about you and is interested in hiring you – either as an employee or as an independent service provider – they inevitably do some research. There are photos of you on the internet, creating impressions about you and your values.

Take control of the story the internet tells about you with a personal branding photography session.

Portrait-Personal Branding photo of a man in glasses wearing a suit and talking on the cellphone in black and white.Lara did an amazing job with my business photos. Not only did she make the session incredibly fun, the photos were absolutely amazing. I am truly proud to use the photos on my website and business materials.

– Lara Grauer Photography client, Kevin, from True North Professional Development

Stress-Free Experience

Lara Grauer Photography understands the complexity of marketing and content planning. That’s why she provides a full-service experience that allows you to relax and come along for the ride. You don’t need to know what to do. Seattle Photographer Lara Grauer makes it easy to get great personal branding photography that positively impacts your career.

Expert Guidance

Lara Grauer uses her training and expertise in small business branding and marketing to define the process for personal branding photoshoots. This gives you the advantage of a strategic approach, resulting in effective and useful photos that share your message and make you look great.

Fun Photoshoot

Seattle Photographer Lara Grauer uses a playful and encouraging approach to posing for Personal Branding Photography that ensures you’ll enjoy your experience. Let go of your stress and trust Lara to lead the way.

Customized Results

Your Personal Branding Photography package is customized to meet your needs. Choose between selecting individual photos together with the photographer or receiving an “Artist’s Choice” bundle. Either way, you’ll love your eye-catching and coherent photos that represent your brand.

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Lara Grauer: Story-of-You Teller

Proud Seattle Photographer Since 2008

Seattle Photographer Lara Grauer

Meet Seattle photographer Lara Grauer: Certified Professional Photographer and member of the PPA Professional Photographers of America and the Professional Photographers of Washington. Lara has been a professional photographer since 1996, and over the past 27 years, she’s photographed countless professionals, children and familiespets, weddings and events. Lara specializes in Seattle headshots for Seattle area professionals of all stripes – including actors, attorneys, executives, and people improving their social media or dating profiles. Lara’s specialty is providing the best photoshoot experience in Seattle Portrait Photography, and she’s considered one of Seattle’s leading Pro Headshot Photographers.
Lara provides studio portrait sessions for all areas around Seattle, including Downtown, South Lake Union, Magnolia, Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, Fremont, Wallingford, Ravenna, Magnuson, out across Lake Washington to Bellevue, Redmond and Issaquah and, phew, all the way up North to Everett.
Personal Branding Process

Do you hate having your picture taken?

The world has high expectations. You work hard every day to fulfill your obligations with work, family, and friends, and really, you’re doing a great job! But the all-knowing internet is watching you, and if your pictures don’t tell the same story, there’s a missed opportunity. Getting your personal brand in order doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

Most people hate photos of themselves because they know for sure that they look better in 3D, moving through space and time. The problem is not you or the way you look. The problem is, the camera doesn’t know your best angle and it can’t tell if the light is flattering. Only your photographer knows that.

That means it’s not your job to be photogenic! In fact, that’s not even a thing. In reality, it’s your photographer who finds the angles and the lighting to make you look your best. Choosing the right tools, setting up great angles, and using optimal timing is what it takes to get great personal branding photos.

That’s why Lara Grauer Photography has developed a signature process for custom personal branding photoshoots – so you can move through the process with ease and confidence.

Here’s how it works: First, you’ll have a comprehensive planning consultation with the photographer. You’ll discuss your branding and marketing needs, determine a shot list, select the best location(s) for your photos, and go over optimal wardrobe selections. Next, you’ll have your fun and fearless photoshoot, where you’ll have the option of professional hair & makeup styling, one or more locations, multiple outfit changes, and possibly even a catered lunch included. Then, your photos will be selected, retouched, formatted to your needs, and delivered within 1-2 weeks.

Planning Consultation

Go over your marketing and branding goals, clarify your messaging so Seattle Photographer Lara Grauer can get the right look, choose your session location(s), select your outfits, and plan your shot list so you know exactly how to prepare for your personal branding photoshoot.

Brand Photoshoot

Your shoot may take place in our north Seattle photography studio, or at a location that is appropriate for your branding message. Multiple looks are important for personal branding photography sessions, so Lara will guide you through posing and setting up a variety of concepts.

Image Delivery

Choose to select individual photos together with the photographer or receive an “Artist’s Choice” bundle of images. All selected photos will be professionally retouched, sized to your needs, and delivered digitally within 1-2 weeks.

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Let’s Talk

Ready to get started? Fill out this form or give me a call at 206-724-2177 to talk about your project and learn more. I look forward to hearing from you!

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