Author Archives: Lorraine Marie

the passing of a friend. ~lorraine marie, family photographer

Yesterday I spent the day processing photographs, preparing for teaching my digital photography class, meeting with clients, sampling the best toffee in the world, hanging out with Ashley and Alyssa in Seattle on one of the coldest and windiest days of the year (note to self:  check the weather forecast before attempting to photograph a...

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natasha’s bat mitzvah. ~lorraine marie, family photographer in seattle

Celebrating a young person’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah is so much more than a coming-of-age ritual – it is truly a community event, recognizing the passage from childhood into adulthood as the young person is welcomed into the life of the community.  Add to that the love and support of family and friends, and you...

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autumn. ~lorraine marie, family portrait photographer in seattle

So here it is – fall is in full swing, and I have been SO delinquent in keeping my blog up-to-date. How embarrassing! If you follow me on Facebook (and I’d love to see you there!), you’ll already know that I’ve done a better job of keeping things current over there. I plan to catch...

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A Mom’s Perspective. ~lorraine marie, portrait photography in seattle

Linda-Jo: A Mom’s Testimonial from Lorraine Varela on Vimeo. We’ve been receiving feedback from seniors regarding their photo sessions, but this is the first time we have a mom sharing her perspective on the senior experience. Whether it’s your first child reaching this milestone or your last, it’s so sweet to see that the impact...

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angie and tyler – married! ~lorraine marie, wedding photography in seattle

It’s always a special honor to be invited to photograph a wedding, and even more so when there is a long-lasting connection to the couple.  Gabriel and I were honored to photograph Angie and her husband Tyler this weekend.  We’ve known Angie’s family long before she was born, and watched her grow from the most...

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