Posted: February 9th, 2012 | Author: Lara | Filed under: Events, on-location, Schedule, Uncategorized | Tags: 6th anniversary, beach, fun, FUNdraiser, RNCS, Room Nine, six | No Comments »
Come and help me kick off my 6-month countdown to LGP’s 6th anniversary! On Saturday, March 3rd from 3:00-6:00 pm, come on out to Shoreline for some awesome kids’ portraits and a FUN time! I’ll be doing short sessions and offering a variety of portrait packages in exchange for a donation to Room Nine Community School’s PTSA. If you’re interested in purchasing prints in addition to your FUNdraiser package, you may do so. Additional purchases will be charged at regular prices. Location details will be given to those who reserve a time. Don’t miss your chance to get some great photos and support a great cause!
Contact me to choose your time!
Package details are available here!
Posted: February 9th, 2011 | Author: Lara | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: basic tips, class, event, learn photography, people with cameras, register, sign up, tips and tricks, vacation, vacation photos, workshop | No Comments »
Spring break is coming up. Are you planning a vacation? Sign up for my workshop and learn some helpful hints to making better vacation photos. We’ll look at big challenges with taking pictures in the sunshine, and simple ways to overcome them.
Who should come: Moms & Dads and People with Cameras (kids in tow are okay)
When to come: Monday, March 7th, 10:30-11:30am
Where to go: Register for the workshop, and I’ll tell you!
Registration is $30, and 2 for $50 if you bring a friend. Sign up before the end of the day on Friday, March 4th. Contact Lara at (206) 724-2177 or lara@laragrauer.com
Posted: January 19th, 2011 | Author: Lara | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
The workshop originally scheduled for January 22, 2011 has been moved to January 29th. The class will meet from 3:00-4:00pm. Registration is $30, and 2 for $50 if you bring a friend! We will be covering how to compose and crop your photos for a better finished product!
Please contact me by phone or email to register.
lara@laragrauer.com
206-724-2177
Posted: November 29th, 2010 | Author: Lara | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
I’ve created a profile on Instagram where you can check out some photo illustration of what I’m up to. It’s a cool new app for your portable device! Download it for free and put your camera phone to the test! My profile is easy to find. I’m @laragrauer – or you can just search for my name. Hope to see you there!
Posted: October 19th, 2010 | Author: Lara | Filed under: family, General, Uncategorized | Tags: family photography, group photos, group shots | No Comments »
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!
Posted: May 11th, 2010 | Author: Lara | Filed under: Events, Uncategorized | Tags: backgrounds, Dad, Father's Day, Father's Day Photos, props | No Comments »
I’ve got some great ideas for Father’s Day photos, and I am taking time to get all the pieces in order this week. I have been prop and background shopping lately, so you’ll have the option to get a look that you’ve never had an opportunity to experience with me! As I gather my things, I will post example photos so you can see what I’m talking about. I’m getting excited – are you?
Posted: May 3rd, 2010 | Author: Lara | Filed under: Client Sessions, on-location, Uncategorized | Tags: beach, birthday, mother & son, outdoor portraits | 1 Comment »
Happy Birthday to this guy. He’s now the big 1-2. The last pre-teenage year is a big one, isn’t it? We headed back to Richmond Beach for this session – one of my favorite Seattle area locations. It’s just so stinkin’ pretty! I can tell that mom is so proud of her son. And rightfully so. He is handsome, polite, self-confident, and creative!


Posted: March 28th, 2010 | Author: Lara | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
This really cool show – Shen Yun – is coming to Chicago on April 10-11, and I won’t be there to see it. Boo Hoo! I hope someone I know in Chi-town will go, and then tell me all about it…

no, I didn't take this photo - it's from the article that's linked above!
Posted: February 7th, 2010 | Author: Lara | Filed under: commercial, Events, Uncategorized | Tags: dance, jazz, jrjp, jump rhythm | No Comments »
Join me in Chicago Feb. 18th-20th to celebrate Jump Rhythm Jazz Project’s 20th anniversary! The show will revive several pieces from the last two decades, as well as unveil some new work from this awesome company! My job: capture the event in photographs! I look forward to the challenge!
Posted: February 1st, 2010 | Author: Lara | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
schedule a session before March 20th and get $50 off: $25 for you (because I love my clients), and $25 for Room Nine Community School (because I love my school) http://www.roomninecommunityschool.org/