2010 is upon us! Winter Whimsy is only 2 weeks away. Will you be joining us? Spaces are filling, so it’s time to make up your mind… I hope to see you there!
Check out this great article about boudoir photography. It answers questions for those of you who don’t know what to expect at Winter Whimsy on Jan. 16th – which, by the way, is going to be so much fun! The Early Bird Special ends this week, and spaces are filling, so reserve your session right away!
It’s time! Call now to reserve your spot for Winter Whimsy on Saturday, January 16th!
Picture this: a hotel suite, makeup artist, delectable treats, great music, lots of laughs, and a fun and sexy photo shoot featuring YOU! It’s an awesome girls’ night in – a chance to let go, liberate your alter-ego, and feel great about the woman you are – and you’ll receive a little red book to remember it by. Keep it for yourself, or give it to your sweetheart for a perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Nothing says “I love you” like a personal collection of intimate and elegant portraits.
Whimsy Package includes:
- complementary consultation via phone or email
- on-location session at a hotel suite (location details available for participants only)
- snacks and refreshments (including chocolate, of course)
- expert make-up artist
- all-female team working with you
- up to 3 outfit changes
- 60 minutes of professional photography
- professional image re-touching
- a little red book containing a collection from your session
- an empowering and fabulous experience you’ll remember for a lifetime
Early Bird Special: Book in 2009 and receive 10% off your Whimsy Package price. Regular price is $350. Guys – this could be a fantastic last-minute holiday gift! Call or email me right away to reserve your time. Space is limited!
In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, I’m planning a Women’s Winter Whimsy Spectacular in January! Don’t you love spending time with the girls? I know I do!
January 16th will be the perfect opportunity for you to shed some sunshine on your winter blues, and come away with a really awesome gift for yourself or your significant other for Valentine’s Day! You’ll be pampered with strawberries and chocolate, you’ll work with a makeup artist to make sure you look your best, and you’ll feel liberated and sexy during your private portrait session. When it’s all over, you’ll receive a little red book to remind you that you’re beautiful just the way you are. Lingerie is welcome, but not required. It’s all about what makes you feel good! This is my way of upholding my promise to providing real photography for real people. I can’t wait to see you there! Stay tuned for details . . .
Yes, it’s me! I got to be Little Red Riding Hood this year! What fun! A friend of mine loaned me this super-cool cape for the day, and it was perfect. It kept me warm, and was easy to play the “photographer” role at Candy Zone.
Happy Halloween everyone! I hope your day was a blast! I’d love to see some cute pictures of all your kiddos in costume. Send me an email! lara@laragrauer.com
I am now offering digital hand painting for all portraits! This looks fabulous on canvas, and makes a wonderful focal point for your home! Inquire for details.
These were taken on a gorgeous day just two short weeks ago. We got so lucky with just the perfect amount of cloud cover. The air was a tad bit chilly, but for October, it was pretty awesome. Perhaps you recognize the baby – the new addition I got to photograph over the summer when he was 10 days old. He’s not such a tiny bundle anymore, but he’s still darn cute! And so is his big sister, of course. I’ve been looking forward to photographing this family for a long time, and I’m thrilled that it went so well.
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 again! If you’re looking for ways to brighten your mood, spend some time with this piece. These kids’ passion for living is contagious…
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Every once in a while I find myself feeling drained of creativity. I begin to get sucked into the whirlwind of everyday life and I feel the vibrance and creativity drain from my bones.
I begin to think there’s nothing original left to be done. An image is an image. It’s all the same and it’s been done a million times. I run out of ideas. I wonder why I bother anyway.
Then, inevitably, something happens. I witness something shocking. I meet someone who inspires me. I find a plant growing in a sidewalk. I watch my children play together. Whatever that something is, it wakes me up and reminds me that life is amazing: its wonders abound! I’m instantly filled with emotions and I have a million things to say!
I’ve been “waking up” more often lately – noticing when the mundane is pulling me off track – but sometimes there are experiences that just smack me over the head. Spending an afternoon in Mount Rainier National Park was one of those experiences.
It may seem backwards to say that these events help me get grounded when they spark such emotions, but to me “emotional” is exactly what life is. It’s rich, vibrant, broad, and unexpected.
If you’re life is monotonous, without an array of wonders to savor each and every day, then I would guess you’re being sucked into the whirlwind that has been created by people. People, that is, who have forgotten what it means to live.
It’s time to wake up. Ground yourself in the reality of what surrounds you. It’s the stuff that matters. I’ll keep making photographs to remind you, but really you don’t need my images. It’s all right in front of you; see for yourself.
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