Stunning Portrait Photography

Stunning Portrait Photography

Family • Maternity • Newborn • High School Seniors • Pets • Headshots

Our team is here to preserve the important moments in your life. We collaborate with you to ensure that you and your family are captured in the perfect light, whether that’s serious, silly, loving, adventurous, or anything in between. We’re here to make sure you have an enjoyable experience with your photo shoot.

A fun and stress-free experience

1. Vision and design

We start with a consultation to explore your needs and discuss everything you need to know ahead of your photo shoot—style, wardrobe, hair and makeup, product options, and more.

2. Your photoshoot

Whether it’s just you or your entire family, enjoy a comfortable, modern, and relaxed studio experience to get you in the right mood for your photoshoot. And when the lights are on, expect a fun and engaging session for everyone.

3. View and order

After the photo shoot, we look and react to your portraits together, picking out favorites and finalizing design options for your finished albums and wall art. Our unique design software shows you everything as it will appear when it’s done, so you’ll know you love it before you order.

“Lara is an amazing professional photographer. I highly recommend her service to anyone that is looking for quality pictures with impeccable service.”

—Fenot

My session was great! The studio is really comfortable, Lara was great, and my photos look fantastic!! I’d definitely use Lara again. 

—Uzo Akotaobi

photo albums displayed on a wooden coffee table top with a cusioned chair and whited out background.Portrait Album Styles

Often times there are lots of things you want to remember about the characters who make up your family. The purpose of having portraits is to show different sides of people’s personality, fun aspects of particular relationships, and the gang in all its glory. Albums give you the best opportunity to package your story in a way that is compact, yet also has a big impact. Which style of album will you choose?

close-up of a photo album page displaying a family portrait with mother and two children, one on each side.

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.

Detail shot of modern album pages and their thickness

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.

Box of matted photo prints on wood. table top.

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.

Corner view of a n interior space, wall art, blue couch with four pillows plants, coffee table, floor to ceiling windows looking out on an outdoor space with chair and plant.Wall Art Size & Placement
Framed portrait of a girl with flowers leaning against a black wall

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.

Two portraits of a young man hanging on a wall above a blue couch

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.

Collage of portraits hanging on the wall of an office space.

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.

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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