This morning I had the privilege of photographing the awesome moms of the Ballard MOPS group during their annual Spa Day. They spent the morning getting pampered and dolled up with various local vendors – hair stylists, makeup artists, and much more. Then when they felt beautiful enough, they came to my “studio” to get pictures taken. It was a fun morning! I’m so glad I had the chance to work with this group of strong and passionate young moms. They inspire me to be a better mother myself.
Thanks to this sweet little newborn baby girl, I received an Award of Excellence in this weekend’s SPPA Annual Print Competition! It was really great to hear all of the feedback about so many awesome images. I can’t wait for next year!
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
36 hours after announcing the 2011 Beach Photo FUNdraiser, it was booked. Wow! Since there is still interest, I have opened more time slots on Sunday, March 13th from 4:00-6:00. Let me know if you want to participate, and I’ll reserve a time for you.
Thank you all for supporting a great cause! I’m really looking forward to a fun weekend.
On Saturday, March 12th 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. If you’re interested in purchasing prints in addition to your FUNdraiser package, you may do so. 10% of your purchase will benefit RNCS. 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! You can find more details on my events page.
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!
I will be offering workshops for “regular people” throughout the year. The first few are scheduled, so mark your calendar. Stay tuned for the finer details. This year is going to be a blast!
Upcoming Workshops From Lara Grauer
January 22 29, 2011: How to Compose & Crop Your Photos
As you may know, I’ve made it my mission to capture photos of your kids the way you see them. After all, who is the one who cherishes the photographic memories the most? It’s YOU! And you want to remember what it’s like to experience your kids, not just how quickly or slowly they grew. This is so important to me that I want to give you an opportunity to learn how to take better pictures when I’m not there. Of course I hope you’ll think of me when birthdays roll around, or when you have a new addition to your family, or when you have a really cool party or special occasion. But we all know I can’t be there to photograph your family all the time. So let me arm you with a few helpful hints.
To kick off my workshop series, I’ll be sharing some helpful hints abouthow to create a great photo for your holiday card. Here are the details.
When: Monday, December 13th 10-11 am
Where: Westside Church, 7758 Earl Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA 98117
Who: You! If you’ve got a child in your life that you care about, then you belong at my workshops.
What: Bring your camera and yourself. Babes in arms are fine, but young kids might be bored if they don’t have a camera of their own (or something to do), as the class will be geared toward adults. We’ll spend the first 35-40 minutes learning and exchanging ideas, and the last 20 minutes practicing. And if we end up having kids there, they make great models, so it’s all good!
Why: Because holiday cards are a fun way to share your family’s personality with your loved ones. It’s like an unexpected visit!
How Much: This workshop is free for the first 10 responses, so be sure to RSVP right away to reserve your spot.
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!
