Seattle Photographer Lara Grauer
Official Seattle Photography Blog
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Behind The Reflector: Headshot Photo Session With Author Tiffany Pitts
This Monday morning finds us in the studio with author Tiffany Pitts, author of Double Blind and Wizzy Wig. As you can see, our studio remodel is (mostly) complete. We still need to paint the new french doors, some bits of trim need some paint, outside trim needs paint, and I need to tear out the old…
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Oh Yeah, About That Studio…
Here’s the entire back-of-the-napkin nutshell plan, vastly oversimplified to protect the sanity of those involved: • One gray wall, all the rest white • A white ceiling • A really nice floor • Some nice lights. We want clients to come in and be totally comfortable in the space and not give it a second…
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Meet Astrid
Astrid grew up in Germany. She met her husband Rob at art school in Atlanta, Georgia. She has since spent many years as an artist and graphic designer, and she recently became a U.S. Citizen. Astrid and Rob have called many places home. They’ve spent years at a time in Georgia, Germany, Rhode Island, and…
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Lara Photographs Seattle Cake Artist Kristina Dillard
Kristina Dillard is an artist to the core. She uses baking and dancing to express her creativity the most. Her cake baking company, Kiss me Cake, provides delicious and beautiful gluten-free cakes for her clients’ special occasions. Kristina is also a dancer, choreographer, and producer. She once created a beautiful sugar flower headpiece for a…
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Lara Grauer Has Joined Peter Hurley’s Headshot Crew
Peter Hurley is a well-known headshot photographer in New York City. He was a professional model & performer before he picked up a camera. He decided to work with actors in his photography career because there are a lot of them in New York, and they always need updated headshots so they can land the…
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The Real Reason Why You Need A Good Headshot
You’ve probably read the same things on dozens of different websites about how important headshots are for your personal brand and your business. I’m sure you’ve figured out by now that having a good set of headshots is crucial to “putting your best foot forward,” and that you’ll “never get a second chance to make…
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Lara Wins First Place In Seattle Sunrise Toastmasters Speech Contest
Last weekend, while most of you were sleeping, I was competing in my very first Toastmasters speech contest. I joined Seattle Sunrise Toastmasters in June because I’ve always loved to be in front of an audience. It’s been quite some time since I’ve had an opportunity to take the stage, and I wanted to get…
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Our First Session In The New Studio
I got to do my first full session in the studio a couple of weeks ago with the amazing Nikki Ono. Nikki came in to create some beautiful images with me, and she got to be the very first client to experience my new studio space. Nikki has so many talents and interests – it’s…
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Summer Family Beach Photography
Yesterday we were out at one of our favorite outdoor photoshoot locations, the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline, Washington. We finally got a break from the heat and the wildfire smoke and had a gorgeous day for some relaxed family photography out on Puget Sound. The shot above is a panorama photo of one…
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We’ve Got A Studio
You guys – I am so excited! I just finished setting up my very first real studio! I’ve been casually looking for space to rent in the area, but ultimately decided on using our garage. It’s amazing, and fabulous – everything I could have asked for – and I know it will only get better…
