FUNdraiser 2012

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!

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Package details are available here!

Rainy Day Blues

It has been raining. And raining. And raining. And still raining around here. It just won’t let up. I know what you’re thinking – it’s Seattle; get used to it. But in my experience (only 3 and a half years, but enough to feel somewhat at home), rain in Seattle tends to be light and misty. Sure, it might rain all day long, but you typically don’t need an umbrella. As long as you dress in layers, it’s really no big thing.

This week, it’s been like a good old-fashioned rainy day in the midwest. Big, fat raindrops. Thick and heavy clouds. Puddles everywhere. Mud. Worms on the sidewalks. Eeew…

No, I didn't photograph this image. It's from the cover of McCall Magazine back in 1943! The maker's name is Nickolas Muray - he died in 1965.

I had my Beach Photo FUNdraiser this weekend. I got lucky on Saturday, and was able to shoot during the few hours the rain subsided, but there was no chance on Sunday. It was just way too gross. The whole thing got me thinking about my philosophy: Capture life as it really is. Accept what you see and make a memory out of it. Why did I decide enough was enough?

I think the rain is fun and exciting. Shooting in the rain is a challenge worth facing – and it helps to create some of the most unique images out there. I would be thrilled to have a photo session with my family in the rain!

But it’s not about me. It’s about you. I can truthfully tell you that photos in the rain – with the jackets, umbrellas, and all of that – are so fun! But I can also come to grips with the fact that some people don’t want to be pelted in the face with cold rain and wind after they’ve anticipated their photo session for so long. There’s Seattle mist; and there’s steady, fat, and oppressive RAIN. Your pictures will be around for quite a while. It’s important to be sensible and set yourself up to enjoy the experience of making a memory.

I canceled photos on Sunday because it was the best way to make our time together FUN. That’s what this FUNdraiser is all about: Kids having FUN at school, and you having FUN with your family. This kind of rain is just not fun.

If you want to find some beauty in the rain, check this out. These photographers know about rainy day beauty. You could see it too. You just have to be open to it.

I can’t believe it’s booked!

I just want to send a heart-felt thank you to everyone for all of your interest in this year’s FUNdraiser. I am blown away. I was hoping to fill up 9 slots for this, and instead I’ve filled a whopping eighteen and I have an overflow list in case someone needs to cancel! It’s overwhelming to me, and I’m so grateful to have such a wonderful response. Not only am I excited to work with everyone, but I am also thrilled to be supporting the Room Nine Community School PIE/PTSA.

This event means a lot to me. Thank you for helping to make it a success.

Lara

Last Chance for Photo FUNdraiser

I have one spot left for the FUNdraiser. One. I extended the event once again, allowing just 3 more families an opportunity to participate, and I have one spot left. I will not be extending it again, so make sure you get in touch as soon as you can if you’d like to participate. Details can be found on my events page, if you’re interested. Thank you to everyone for making this a success!

The FUNdraiser is Extended!

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.

Love and Hugs,
Lara

FUNdraiser 2011

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.

And Some Summer Fun – Lara Grauer Photography

We headed to the beach just before sunset yesterday to take advantage of the sunshine and pleasant temperatures in Seattle. Gorgeous! I love it when nature provides the good stuff. Isn’t photography fun?

These photos were taken as part of my Beach Photo FUNdraiser for Room Nine Community School. We opened up two more spots for next weekend, so let me know if you’d like to participate.