Seattle Photographer Lara Grauer
Official Seattle Photography Blog
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Seattle Portraits – Seasons of Childhood
Childhood is a beautiful chapter in life that occurs through five main seasons. As parents, we have the honor of watching our children move through each one up close. But when it’s over, the fading memories are all we have. I believe each season should be preserved with at least one wall-worthy portrait. Lara Grauer…
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Seattle Kids & Family Portrait – Kids Grow Up in the Blink of an Eye
Remember when your baby would gaze into your eyes, their tiny fingers grasping one of yours? Remember when they buried their head in the crook of your neck for soothing after they fell? Remember how they vigorously leaped across the furniture escaping the “hot lava” floors? Taking children and the many moments for granted in…
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Seattle Headshots – Your Story Matters
“I just need a headshot.” I hear this phrase a lot, and it always makes me smile. If it was just a headshot, you would do it yourself without thinking twice. I get it. You’re thinking of a simple head-and-shoulders shot, and that’s it. Since you only need a photo of your face, it’s less…
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Finish the Year Strong
Don’t let the holidays take your attention away from business marketing. Carve out a little time to finish the year strong! When it comes to promotion, thinking outside the box and embracing creativity can help you stand out from the competition. If you’re looking for fun and unconventional ways to market your business, here are…
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Parents are Unsung Heroes
High school seniors are one of my favorite groups of people to photograph because the teenage years are a time of discovery, growth, and passion. But there’s more to the story than a cool kid with a passion. The parents of these seniors are a big reminder that none of us can do life alone. …
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Seattle Photographer Lara Grauer & Lara Grauer Photography
Specializing in Portraits, Headshots, and Personal Branding we welcome you to the artistic world of Seattle photographer Lara Grauer and Lara Grauer Photography where every click of the shutter captures a moment in time of magic. As a Seattle photographer, Lara tells vibrant stories through her lenses, embodying the spirit and essence of Seattle and…
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Hiring for Traits Over Skills
Great teams are made of people with complimentary traits. Things like creativity & big-picture thinking are embedded in someone’s personality and values. Skills, on the other hand (while important), can be taught to someone who wants to learn. Managers are catching on, and these days I hear a lot about hiring for traits over skills. Know what that means? Your…
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Last Drops of Sunshine
School will be back soon, so make sure you squeeze out the last few drops of sunshine before the winter rain returns. Lots of summer festivities are over, and friends in other parts of the country have already started sharing their first-day-of-school photos. But that won’t stop us! I’ve got some ideas to help you…
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AI Headshots VS Seattle Headshot Photographer
A.I. (artificial intelligence) seems to be all the rage these days. I’ve heard people in the Seattle Headshot Photographer space wonder about whether computers will replace the need for photographers – especially for business and company headshots. There is certainly A.I. headshot software out there for you to try. While it’s interesting to see what…
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Take Aww-Inspiring Photos
Whether on a road trip, a camping weekend, cruising on a boat, flying off to a dream destination—or a Seattle staycation—we humans tend to take a lot of photos when we’re out and about. Here are three tips for taking better ones. Whether you use your phone or pack your high-tech gear, these will help…
