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I hate the time change. I don’t care if we’re springing forward or falling back, it’s ridiculous. Each time we change the clocks, I know it’s coming and I do my best to just ignore it.

Art handles the time change a little differently. He tends to explore the experience and try to understand what he’s going through. When he feels off, he wonders out loud and he’ll often ask, “What time is it really?”

(Insert eye roll here)

Rather than entertain the idea of what time it would have been had the clocks not changed, I maintain my efforts to ignore the difference and power through. I look at the clock and tell Art what time it is - really. As in… the time on the clock - because that’s what time it really is.

(Insert Art’s eye roll here)

Then Art says, “I know what time it is now, but what time is it really? Does my body think it’s earlier or later than it really is? I can’t figure it out!”

“Don’t waste your energy worrying. Just get on with it.”

This is the conversation that goes on in our house for 3 days twice each year. We’re both tired and crabby, and we’re not aligned on our strategy for surviving the experience.

The time change is one thing... but a portrait with people you love is another.

Imagine this same husband-and-wife taking a whack at a last-minute photo shoot:

First, we argue about what to wear. Casual or fancy?

Then we both sheepishly style our hair in new and creative ways (each giving the other the side-eye but biting our tongues about the new look).

Next, we stumble into the studio, wondering what the photographer has in store.

After awkwardly posing in ways that only supermodels would, we realize that neither of us knows what we’ll do with these photos anyway. Since we don’t have a shared vision, we end up arguing about whether or not it’s conceited to hang large portraits of ourselves on the wall (it’s not).

If we somehow decide to buy prints without too many disagreements and eye rolls, those pieces will serve to remind us of that frustrating, awkward, and embarrassing day for the rest of our lives.

Who wants that? Not me.

I can put up with Art and I being a little at-odds for a few days when the time changes - that’s marriage. But as your photographer, I won’t put up with a poorly planned session that allows for unnecessary frustration and regret.

Process is important. Our signature portrait process starts with a consultation because we want to establish a vision to work toward together. We work out the kinks and imagine the end result, so it becomes easy for you to get art that fills you with love - portraits that grow in value over time and become some of your most cherished possessions.

Right now is the perfect time to schedule your signature session. Click here to avoid the regret of a poorly planned photo shoot. Get on our waiting list by filling out the form, and we’ll call you to schedule your signature experience.

When you're done with that, go have fun with your longer evenings.

Lara

Lara Grauer Photography

206-724-2177