Seattle Photographer Lara Grauer
Official Seattle Photography Blog
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Goodbye, George
Today I’m writing with a bit of sadness for the loss of a pet. We inherited two guinea pigs from a friend over the summer – two brothers – and last week, one of them passed away. His name was George, and he was so loved. The kids shed countless tears for his loss, and…
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Coming Out Of The Woodwork
Lately I’ve been spending all of my writing time working on my shiny new website. Whaddya think? In December I did Santa photos for Pawsitive Alliance‘s Canine Christmas Extravaganza. Did you get a chance to see those on Facebook? That was a fun event. I do feel lucky when I get to participate in the process…
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Sibling Kitties
Here are two sibling cats I met last week. Jingle Buzz is very social and comfortable hanging out, but Lily Lightyear took off to hide before I even stepped into the house! Our aim was to photograph the two cats together, but in the end, that’s not what happened. This way they both get to…
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Today’s Cat: Stormy
Stormy wanted absolutely nothing to do with me. She was interested in one thing, and one thing only: hiding. All the treats in the world couldn’t coax her near me. I don’t think I even got to brush against her fur! But even so, we got some beautiful portraits of this sweetheart. We just needed…
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Ravenclaw The Kitten
This sweet little kitten, Raven, will be featured in my upcoming cat calendar. What can you even say about a kitty like this? Adorable, playful, and at-ease. Absolutely loves to play, have fun, and cuddle. I had a fabulous time, and everyone in her family will be glad to have captured her blooming young spirit…
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Genghis The Maine Coon Cat
I hung out with this Maine Coon, Ghengis, for a while last week. All he wanted to do was go outside. But alas, we had to do portraits first… poor guy. Eventually, he gave up and went to sleep.
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Meet Charlotte
This is Charlotte. She is waiting at Homeward Pet Adoption Center to find a new home. I met her a couple of weeks ago, and she won me over. She’s a sweetheart of a dog; little and full of energy. Charlotte is keenly aware and attentive to her surroundings. She loves to learn new…
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Mixed Media Dog Art
Have you been following my story as a developing artist? The journey continues, and I’ve started a new art project! Remember that mixed-media piece I did a while ago? The one with the pastel-colored background and the little Italian Greyhound coming to get ya? Well, this new project is sort of like that. I’m mixing…
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Meet Eddie the Foster Dog!
Yesterday, I had the glorious opportunity to meet a very special foster dog. His name is Eddie, and as of today, he is available for adoption through the Seattle Animal Shelter. If you’d like to read a bit more about what he’s like, check out his bio on petfinder.com. I had a great time…
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My Cat Training
Over the last year or so, I’ve had several people ask if I could do portraits of their cats. Until recently, I’ve hesitated because while I’m confident in my photography skills, I’ve had very little practical experience with cats. Pretty much, when I see one, I say hello and go about my business. I photographed…
