A very special "Mother/Daughter" Beach Session

My most recent portrait session was special in so many ways..

Yolanda and daughter Valerie, are very dear friends of mine, I have seen Valerie grow from a newborn into this a beautiful young lady of ten who almost towers over her Mother.

Speaking of height - albeit Yolanda's physical stature is small - this says nothing about her character,  strength, determination and her heart -  which are all great in size and proportion. As a single mother she has struggled and triumphed in raising her daughter into the future woman she will become and I cannot be more proud of both of them!

When she asked me to commemorate this most beautiful bond, I was honored. We chose the Oceanside at Long Branch beach as the backdrop,  and couldn't be happier with he results. Please Enjoy...

Hope you enjoyed viewing these as much as I enjoyed capturing them. Please stay tuned, plenty more portrait sessions coming up in the next couple of weeks.

xoxo,

Lyra G.

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A Senior "with swag" Graduation Portrait Session

My most recent portrait session was for a Suave Senior named Dan. We had a lot of fun commemorating this most significant event in a young man's life. Enjoy!

And that's a wrap folks. 

Congrats Dan and Congrats Class of 2018!

Stay tuned lots more portrait sessions in the next coming weeks!

xoxo,

Lyra

Our humble abode - aka chateau c'est la vie - has experienced plenty of changes, upgrades, remodels and transitions throughout the years...

I have enjoyed every single minute of exploring my inner decorator whilst experimenting with many distinct phases and aesthetics.

Here are some recent takes of a space that will always hold a very special place in our hearts.

My Photo Art Wall never ceases to make me smile. 

Fresh picked Peonies from our yard. 

My living room has that "collected over time" feeling I created with vintage frames and books.

Some recent celebratory events I hosted for family and friends. I love to put together a simple, colorful but beautiful tablescape. using items I already own and some fresh flowers.

Hope you enjoyed this peak into our beloved "Maison." More updates and significant changes to come soon as we embark on a new journey as well as upcoming Summer Portrait Sessions I will be sharing. Stay tuned friends.

xo,

Lyra G.