Thanks to the sweet ladies who came to the small photography class at the studio this week. You were fabulous and did a great job! Loved spending time with you.

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Special thanks to Leah (who came for the class) and her beautiful daughter Isabella for posing for our probing lenses.

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Next class will be September 26th and 27th from 9:30 to 2:30. Cost for the class is $225 and lunch is provided both days. It’s a small intimate group so we can cover a lot in a short amount of time. Email me if you would like to attend: lara@larablairimages.com

Two spots left!

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Monday and Tuesday of this week I will be hosting the photography part of the “Ignite” retreat experience at my studio. I’m so excited to see my new Ignite pals and I’m bursting at the seams to share all the information. It never gets old….I get so energized by seeing other people get excited about photography…and what it means to know the technical and artistic side in depth.

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This class filled quickly, so I added another one on September 26th and 27th (from 9:30 to 2:30 on both days). I like to keep the class small—I’ve got three spots left. If you’re interested, please drop me an email (lara@larablairimages.com).

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Have a great week! The sun is out here and it seems we are all thawing out and beaming with smiles in the NW.

Amazing what good weather can do for the soul.

Doing a big garage sale in Lacamas Shores, if you live in the area. Tons of frames and gear…I’ll be on Lacamas Drive in the most gorgeous frenchie house. Looking forward to visiting with my friend Cindy, sittin the SUN (gasp! it’s out!) and gettin’ rid of some stuff!

Happy weekend, all~

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Tonight, April 26th, I’ll be talking about how to do DIY pet photographs. SW WA Humane Society is on 192nd and the talk will start at 6:30. Looking forward to it and hope to see you there!

As I walked to Sniff Dog Hotel today I was met with the largest, coolest statue of a dog. Then I realized that I recognized that dog…I photographed that dog…in fact, that statue looked an awful lot like the image I took.

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I asked Keena, the friendly face at the front desk, if that was what I thought it was. Yes!

How cool is that?!

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the original…

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This year my word is LEAP.

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Ready for an exciting journey!

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Read more about this here.

Soon all people oriented portraits will be making a move to the Modern Prairie Girl blog/site. We’ve been busy creating a wonderful viewing experience for you!

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Have a look-see…and email me, lara@larablairimages.com, if you have any questions.

More announcements about this change to come.

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Happy holidays, everyone!

OX.

I’m all about topping last year’s holiday card with something even sillier. In fact, the Blairs are on the books for doing just that next week. Look out! Could get a little crazy!

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I did want to share a great site by Photojojo, one of my fave sites. A top 10 list of ways to make your cards memorable.

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Love makin’ my own own art metaphors…there is a new plan for the new year!

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p.s. Off to Seaside Soiree’ in San Diego Friday morning

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for some art fun and reunion with my Brave Girls. Oh, how I love my Brave Girls!

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Happy weekend, everyone~

Lara

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My series of photography tutorials last week on the Modern Prairie Girl blog have been very successful—so many emails telling me that some ephiphanies have been made. Way to go, lovelies!

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Have a great weekend~

Lara