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Thankful

Lara — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:20:59 +0000

It’s November! Join me in sharing with the world all the things you’re thankful for! Please add your comments below, or on the YouTube page.

Video: Make a baby smile!

Lara — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:15:39 +0000

Competition Winner – Lara Grauer Photography

Lara — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:44:12 +0000

At the SPPA monthly competition, I was awarded second place in the Wedding category for this photo!

These kids have been so much fun to work with, and it thrills me that they get to be a part of my competition experiences! I think the best part about this photo is its genuine reflection of the children’s personalities. I admit I might tell people where to stand from time to time, but other than that, this moment is genuinely candid. These kids got all dressed up and *gasp* acted like kids! How wonderful! That’s what Lara Grauer Photography is all about – capturing those elements that make people who they are.

Little Red Riding Hood

Lara — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:01:20 +0000

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 [...]

Going Commercial

Lara — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:53:12 +0000

I put together a little macro studio for product shots today. It was so easy, and really fun! I started with a cardboard box. It’s small; probably about 12x12x18 or so. I cut out three of the sides and taped parchment paper across each opening to act as diffusers and reflectors. From there, I placed a strip of posterboard inside the box for a backdrop and voila! A strobe aimed at the diffuser on one side is all I needed other than the ambient light from a nearby window. I could have gotten out a second strobe, but I was itching to start shooting so I stopped at one. If you’re not the photography type, you might be surprised to know I spent about an hour photographing this tiny little bottle of whiskey! There are so many ways to practice good techniques without much fancy equipment. A little creativity can go a long way. Perhaps I’ll post a picture of my creation in the near future. It’s not very pretty, but it does the job. I made sure to photograph a few objects while I was at it. You’ll have to stay tuned to see those. Who says photography equipment has to be intimidating? Do you think I could get a family of 4 into one of these? Oh . . . I get it . . . that’s what studios are for!!!