Seattle Photographer Lara Grauer
Official Seattle Photography Blog
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Calvin the Super Dog!
I was really happy to have the chance to make some great portraits of Calvin in January. He’s a sweet old Italian Greyhound. He’s gentle and kind, and easy to love. They call him Super Dog because he’s agreeable, and totally portable – he’s been on many outdoor adventures and vacations. He’s lucky to be…
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iPhone – A New Challenge
I decided last month to do a series of photos of my dog using an iPhone, instead of my trusty DSLR. I’m not sure what that would be similar to for a painter or sculptor, but we can definitely say that an iPhone is not the ideal tool. It presents a lack of control…
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Portraits are High-Priority
The end of 2013 was a bit sobering for me. My world now includes a child in the community with cancer, a newborn baby with unexplained seizures, a friend with preeclampsia, loved ones with ongoing pain and suffering, and elderly animals facing illness and death. For a typically optimistic person like me, this much bad…
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Dogs are Great Teachers
The dogs I’ve known and loved in my life have taught me so many things. It can be difficult to explain what makes dogs so important. But if you’ve ever lived with one, you probably understand. Growing up, my family had an Irish Setter named Sandy. She was very well trained: she always stayed…
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Last 3 dogs for the calendar
This is getting good… I’ve got the final images chosen! This week I finalize the images for printing, and voila! Here are the 3 dogs I haven’t shared yet. Aren’t they adorable? None of the shared images are the final shots for the calendar… stay tuned for more on that later.
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Fun Teaching Day
I did a lighting activity with some middle-school kids this week. We practiced seeing light using a golf ball and a flashlight. We had a lot of fun exploring what happens when the light is shown at different angles: How does it affect the background? How does it impact the shape of the object? How…
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Excited about the Dog Calendar!
I am now almost finished with the dog sessions for this calendar project. I’m also doing a set of cards because I had 5 labs available to model, and didn’t want to turn them all away. I just have to say every single one of these dogs is truly AMAZING. Each session has been a pure joy.…
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More Dogs. They’re Awesome.
I am having the greatest time getting to know all of these dogs! They are amazing. I’m coming to realize that I love dogs just as much as I love toddlers and preschoolers. Here are a few more puppy eyes to brighten your day…
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A Few Peeks at my Dog Photo Marathon
I began sessions for the first (annual?) LGP dog calendar this week. It’s going well! Kelly and I were talking about next steps for my dog photography, and it was obvious that I could use some more dog portraits that reflect my true style. Kelly (my trusted promoter and assistant) mentioned a calendar, and voila!…
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A New Project
I’m really drawn to things that are raw, rough, and full of texture. I often produce photographs that are bright and clear, but I’m always looking for backgrounds that involve things like cement, raw driftwood, or stone structures. I love the strength that is portrayed by these types of textures. Recently, you may have noticed…
