Lafayette Photography

19/10/2026

Michael Collins (1890–1922)

Born in West Cork, on 16 October 1890, Michael Collins became one of the most influential figures of Ireland's revolutionary period, serving as a revolutionary leader, Chairman of the Provisional Government, and Commander-in-Chief of the National Army.

To mark what would have been his 136th birthday, we're sharing a selection of these photographs from the Lafayette Photography archive.

16/10/2026

Jane Barlow 1856 - 1917 (Irish Poet)

Born in Clontarf in 1856, Jane Barlow spent much of her life in Raheny and became one of Ireland's most accomplished literary figures. A poet, short story writer, novelist and playwright, she is best remembered for her acclaimed collection Irish Idylls (1892).

Barlow's achievements extended beyond her writing. In 1904, she became the first woman to receive an honorary doctorate from Trinity College Dublin.

Today, on what would have been Jane Barlow's 170th birthday, we're sharing these portraits from the Lafayette archive and celebrating her contribution to Irish literature. 📚✨

28/09/2026

This is a great group to follow for those interested in Historic Dublin.

Westmoreland Street at the junction of O'Connell Bridge, from an old "red border" Kodachrome slide 1950s. You can see the sign for Lafayette Photographers.

22/09/2026

📸 From the Lafayette archives... 🦢

In August 1927, legendary ballet dancer Anna Pavlova welcomed our founder, James Stack Lauder (James Lafayette), to her Hampstead Heath residence in London for a special portrait sitting.

Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in ballet history, Pavlova is photographed with 'Jack' her bad tempered swan, but you couldn't tell from these photos.

Almost a century later, these images remain a remarkable glimpse into the life of one of ballet's greatest stars and a treasured part of the Lafayette archive.

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22/09/2026

📣 Exciting news! 📣

We're delighted to share that Lafayette Photography has made it through to the finals of the Customer Experience Awards 2026! 🌟

We're incredibly proud of our customer experience team and everyone across Lafayette Photography who helps make every client journey a positive one. Thank you for all the hard work and commitment that got us here.

Congratulations, team! 👏

18/09/2026

A great portrait session isn't about getting one good shot, it's about creating options and a Lafayette Photography Executive Portrait isn't your regular headshot.

Mary recently spent some time with us in the studio for updated executive portraits. We worked through a few outfit changes and used a range of backdrops to give her a mix of looks and styles to choose from.

Thanks again for coming in, Mary. Delighted with how these turned out.

17/09/2026

Lafayette Photography at the Races 🏇🏇🏇🏇🏇
Irish Champions Festival - Fashion Day

We had a fantastic time at Leopardstown racecourse. Lots of amazing fashion on display. A big thank you to all those who took part and visited our Race Day studio. Here's a sample of some of our favourite photos from the day.

04/09/2026

This is going to be a great day at the races!🏇🏇🏿🏇🏼📸📸

Lafayette Photography at Leopardstown – Irish Champions Festival, 12 September

For Fashion Day at Leopardstown, we will present a luxuriously appointed portrait studio, inspired by the golden age of fashion and classic glamour, designed to celebrate the most stylish patrons of the Irish Champions Festival.

Our photographer will capture every element of your look from hat to heel, creating portraits that highlight the elegance and individuality of your style. Guests will enjoy an exclusive reduced studio offering, with the option to take home a photographic print on the day.

Patrons can access their complete photoshoot online later that evening via the Lafayette Photography website. As Ireland’s longest established portrait studio, crafting distinguished portraits since 1880, Lafayette Photography is proud to bring our signature style and heritage to Leopardstown for this exceptional event.

Lafayette Photography will be located in the Fashion Zone within the Legacy Lounge. Our set was built and designed in house and fresh flowers were provided by Flowers.ie.

11/08/2026

The Gresham Hotel on O'Connell Street, then known as Sackville Street, photographed in the early 1900s.

Horse-drawn carts, top hats and one of Dublin's most famous hotels. The Gresham was considered one of the city's grandest addresses and became so synonymous with luxury that Dubliners would often quip, "You're not at the Gresham!" to anyone getting notions.

Originally a row of Georgian townhouses combined into a single hotel. Next door was the business of James W. Mackey, seed merchant and florist, who served as Lord Mayor of Dublin on two occasions.

Both buildings were destroyed during the revolutionary period and rebuilt in the years that followed. The streetscape survived, but some details didn't, including the original "Gresham Hotel" signage carved into the stone façade.

📸 Sackville Street, Dublin, c. 1900-1905

05/08/2026

Here's a wee video of our trip up the road to meet Linda Ervine MBE MRIA at the Turas Irish Language Project in East Belfast. Go raibh maith agat, a Linda, agus an fhoireann.