The Jazz Age Lawn Party 2015

This past Saturday  a group of friends and I decided it would be so much fun to transport ourselves back in time 95 years or so. We traveled nine decades back from 2015 to 1920, albeit it for only one day.

At the annual Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor's Island in NYC, the roaring twenties came roaring back to life with big band music, flapper and bohemian style wardrobes and all the elegant, interesting, and excessive elements that made the twenties such an iconic decade. With one slight difference that is, on this day refreshing St. Germain inspired cocktails were being sold freely and legally, prohibition need not apply in this recreation of the Era. 

I made sure to document moments from that day from my point of view. Here they are for your viewing enjoyment. 

My favorite part of the day was observing everybody's unique, colorful and creative costumes. Certain individuals looked like they had just stepped out of filming a Dowton Abbey episode. Quite delightful.

                                       I may or may have not made an appearance myself :)



Such fun!

xoxo,

Lyra

A Gerber Baby Family Portrait Session.

My most recent Portrait Session was for a beautiful family of four, friends of mine, V and B. 

The focus of the session was their two gorgeous little sons: D and N.  With V's exotic Latin good-looks and B's undeniable Nordic ancestry, together they have created the most adorable, handsome and photogenic baby boys. 

On a perfectly warm Saturday afternoon we drove out to to the Historic Monmouth Battlefield State Park to capture these special family moments that will be sure to last a life time.

Please enjoy some of the highlights from this fun session:

This last one makes me laugh out loud. I feel it deserves a special caption, any suggestions? 

It was honestly challenging for me as a photographer to pick a favorite, this beautiful family gave me so much to work with. especially those two beautiful little boys! 

Please stay tuned as I have many more upcoming photo sessions to share this summer season. If interested in booking your own natural light portrait session, please visit my Services and Investment Page for more information.  Also, please follow more of my work on Instagram @cestlaviephotographybylyra or on my Facebook Business Page. 

xoxo,

Lyra