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.

A Session of Love - D and J

Hello friends, it's been a while, I know.  However, after a very long and arduous Winter I am back...

With the onset of Spring, my natural light portrait sessions are also back.

I commenced this season with a very special portrait session for a very special couple.

Set among the idyllic and almost storybook settings of the Pennsylvania Woods and this incredible Cabin, I set out to capture some timeless shots with an ethereal setting.

Hope you enjoy...

Also took some very unique and cool Fashion Editorial shots, different from my usual style, but thoroughly had fun with these:

More to come from this special session as well as many other client shoots planned for these warmer months. Please stay tuned...

xoxo,

Lyra 

An Apple a Day...

On a perfectly crisp Fall November day on a picturesque Upstate New York Apple Orchard farm, a couple of fraternal twins and I had a fabulous and fun portrait session...

Love how these pictures capture their childish innocence, their dynamic energy and their special twin bond. After all, when you have a twin, you have a friend for life...

Hope you Enjoy!!!

They are the cutest, aren't they?

Also, make sure to visit my photography art shop Cestlavieart on ETSY where I feature many of my nature, travel, and landscape photos that are available for sale. Prints like this one, also taken in the aforementioned apple orchard.

Stay tuned for the next portrait session this season, it promises to be special...

xoxo,

Lyra

Siblings, a special bond...

My most recent Portrait Session was an October day in Davidson Mill Pond Park for a beautiful family of three.

The bond between these two siblings was undeniable and so tender...

"Because of you, I will always have a friend."

Out of respect for the privacy wishes of my client, I am unable to share any more images from this special session for now, suffice to say however,  they came out beautifully...

Please stay tuned as I some exciting upcoming photo shoots before the end of this 2017 Fall season.

Please visit my instagram feed @cestlaviephotographybylyra where I post and share updates more frequently...

xoxo,

Lyra G.

Fall 2017 Maternity and Family Portraits. Book now.

I blinked and just like that this Summer Season is almost over. Did it go by just as fast for you? Hope everyone enjoyed their Summer, I know I did, busy as it was and full of uplifting and motivating activities.

Summer almost being over means Fall 2017 is just around the corner, and as Fall is one of my all time favorite seasons for photography, I will be hosting special discounted Maternity and Family Portrait Sessions on select weekends from September to November.

Please email me to cestlavie.events@gmail.com for more information and to book your session now!

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I look forward to capturing those most significant moments in your life.

xoxo,

Lyra

A Modern Fairy Tale Wedding.

This past Sunday, July 2, 2017, my beloved cousin married his beloved in an incredibly modern and romantic take on Happily Ever After.

Their stunning venue, decor, ambiance was uber classy, sophisticated, romantic and modern.

Truly, a "Campodonico Ever After" and we are so incredibly happy for this beautiful couple and their beautiful family!

Some captures of their memorable day...

Love you A and M, once more a lifetime of love and happiness!!!!

L.G.

2017 Summer Season Mini Sessions!

Hello friends!

With Summer officially around the corner, I wanted to take advantage and offer a special photography package to celebrate this season.

For the months of June and July, I will be offering Mini Portrait Sessions for a limited investment price of $125.

This Mini Session will include the following:

• 30-45 Minute Session.
• On-location outdoor shoot. Slots include from dawn to dusk. In-door sessions also available. 
• A professional grade on-line gallery to purchase prints and share with family and friends 
• 10 high-resolution digital images (or ability to download images directly to PC.Mac or Smartphone.)
• Print release on all copyright images that allows ability to print on any platform of your choosing
• Prints are not included with this package, however professional grade prints can be ordered from the photographer in various sizes and finishes. Please inquire with photographer for more information. 

Session slots will include most weekends (Saturday, Sunday) and availability is limited, therefore, if interested, please contact me via email (cestlavie.events@gmail.com)  as soon as possible to book your Mini.

I will also still be offering my standard Portrait Sessions which are longer in length and include extra images and prints. If interested in my standard package please email me for details. 

As always, please stay tuned for updates.

xoxo,

Lyra 

Spring 2017 Decor Updates - Chateau C'est La Vie

It's been awhile since I shared a Decor related update, but wanted to share a  few simple changes I made to our humble abode for Spring 2017.

A few fresh flowers, a couple carefully curated accessories and lots of crisp, clean white...

Our Maison (aka as Chateau C'est La Vie) was in need of this refresher.

Hope you enjoyed.

Stay tuned for upcoming portrait sessions and more.

xoxo,

Lyra 

Book your appointment for a Natural Light Portrait session for Spring 2017.

Hello friends!

With the arrival of Spring 2017, I am working on my Portrait Session Calendar for April-May as well as early Summer.

If interested in your own natural-light, lifestyle inspired portrait session, please contact me via email @cestlavie.events@gmail.com, or in-box me to my Facebook and/or Instagram accounts. 

As an on-location photographer, you pick the place and I come to you...


Whether it be for a special Engagement/Couple Session...

Adorable portraits of your most valuable possessions...

A touching maternity session...

Or a beautiful Wedding...

Stay tuned for updates.

xoxo,

Lyra