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Why We Photograph is about the reasons, motivations, and artistic drives about why we do what we do. I kind of think about it as what drives us to take photos and be photographers. It’s about why we choose to create art through photography. Often there’s just a spark that sort of ignites an urge to create something seemingly just for the heck of it. That process from spark to finish is the core of why we photograph.
“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”
— Elliott Erwitt
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Seattle Portraits – You Are Worth It
Once upon a time, there was a sweet and loving young mom who spent a lot of time with her children. She loved her cell phone because it made it easy to take pictures wherever they went. She wanted to savor the special times her kids had as they grew and experienced the world. This…
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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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The Whole Story In A Portrait
For most of us, personal experiences with portraits trend on the boring side—school or work pictures taken in front of a bland screen or while posing in a nice venue. On the other hand, many famous and well-loved artworks are portraits. The Mona Lisa, Whistler’s Mother, self-portraits by Vincent van Gogh and Frida Kahlo—each tells…
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Why Do Portraits Matter?
I’ve been thinking of my clients, friends, and others in my network over the past 6 weeks, and wishing you love and good health. I know everyone is experiencing their own unique storm under the clouds of COVID-19. My storm has required me to retreat and take cover for a while. During this time of…
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41 and Fabulous
This is me; 40+ and fabulous. Just like you, perhaps. My milestone 40th birthday came and went last summer with a fun party and a few laughs. I knew the big day was coming so I felt prepared, which made it kind of no big deal. I still feel great, but I just turned 41…
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Seattle Portrait Photography – Celebrating 10 Years
Seattle photographer Lara Grauer is proud to share that August 2016 officially marks 10 years of independent business at Lara Grauer Photography! In 2006, a friend asked me to photograph her wedding. I was still using film at that point, so it was a significant moment for me. Ultimately, I decided to buy a digital camera, say yes to…
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Sunrise in Manitowish Waters, Wi
“Hey La,” I gave her another nudge. “Hey, La, wake up.” It was somewhere between the crack of dawn and 4:45am, and the room was filled with a vivid red orange and pink glow. She opened her eyes. “Oh my gosh…” We both jumped right out of bed, stumbled around the room, tripping over…
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The Journey to Shining My Light
When I was in high school, I was a fun-loving young lady who excelled in school, friendship, and happiness. I was involved in a wide variety of activities including theatre, dance, swimming, gymnastics, and even sports training! Prior to high school, I sang in my church choir, I rode horses, and I took art…
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Photos Help My Lame Memory
The Northern Lights. You’ve heard of them, right? I saw them once in northern Wisconsin with my mom. We were driving in the middle of the night, and she woke me up to see them. I was young (maybe 11 or 12), and didn’t really understand the significance at the time; plus I was a bit groggy,…
