Category Archives: Family Sessions

Website and Blog Facelift

Well, it’s that time again for an “out with the old, in with the new” facelift for our website, blog and even logo.  For a long time, I have wanted to bring everything we do under one virtual roof – our portrait work that includes high school seniors, families, couples and grandparents, as well as...

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Best Family Photographer for Teen Siblings in Downtown Bellevue

Right before the holidays, I received a phone call from a dad – could I photograph his two teens and get the photos back in time to surprise his wife for her birthday right before the New Year?  Absolutely!  I love working with a challenge and then exceeding my client’s expectations.  The day of the...

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Certified Professional Photographer – I made it!

It’s always nice to start the New Year with a happy post, so that is what I intend to do.  Last year, I studied hard to earn the title of Certified Professional Photographer, a designation given by the Professional Photographic Certification Commission.  This Commission is the leading body for certifying imaging professionals, yet less than...

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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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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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