Lara Grauer Photography » family

Group Photos

Lara — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:27:47 +0000

I used to get pretty stressed out about group photos. I dreaded the “what ifs” about not getting the good one that I’m looking for.

There’s always the closed eyes,

or the stiff and unnatural bodies and expressions (loosen up, people!),

or maybe they’re not looking in the right direction (Yoo hoo, I’m over here!),

or maybe the people are just completely silly!

But with a little bit of direction, a tiny bit of patience, and A WHOLE LOT of clicks of the shutter, you’re bound to get something good. I’ve learned not to worry so much anymore. Nobody’s perfect, and I would never hope to be!

More Beach Photos

Lara — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:54:17 +0000

It was so much fun at the beach, we went back for more! Keep checking back – there was so much interest, there might just be one last call…

The meaning of FUN!

Lara — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:46:18 +0000

I just finished working on this collage for my brother’s family. I love this collection so much because it really shows what it means to have fun! These images are so full of love and life, it makes me want to go back to Iowa City NOW so I can hang out with these guys [...]

Another Amana Adventure

Lara — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:33:30 +0000

This family is so great – creative, enthusiastic, agreeable – all the things I could ask for. We had a fun time walking around the lily lake in Amana.

Life is Beautiful

Lara — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:16:32 +0000

Love Bugs

Lara — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:32:16 +0000

These cute little guys were a gift to my son from his Nana. My daughter got a ladybug version but there’s something about these little ants that are so cute! They are perched on top of a little green pedestel, with a button on the bottom that makes the ants go limp when you push it. But if you only push it partly down, they can dance so gracefully! They’re like sweet little love bugs. I have to say my favorite part about these little guys is the way their rear-ends stick straight out to the sides. Aren’t they funny? So now that you know that I spend way too much time thinking about little toy ants, I better dig up something really great for your viewing pleasure. How else will I save my dignity?

I have a couple of projects on the horizon, but the one I’m most excited about is a project involving commercial photos for my favorite Seattle restaurant Cafe Piccolo! I am really looking forward to this, and I’ve already begun coming up with ideas. I hope to do a little bit of everything – portraits, interiors, food shots – you name it! I hate to disappoint you, but there won’t be any little dancing ants in this project. Stay tuned . . .

Recession or no, the babies still GROW!!!

Lara — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:27:14 +0000

Time keeps ticking, and children keep growing. I just love watching how they change almost into different people over time. It’s just amazing. Photographs can tell the story of your life. Beauty, wonder, and joy all wrapped up in an image without any need for explanation. Simply being. Words can cause trouble, or lack the meaning you wish to convey. I hope that families will continue to put a few dollars aside for high-quality photographs. There is no substitute. I know I will.