Tomorrow marks the birth of former Irish President / Taoiseach and 1916 Leader. Here are some of the images within the Lafayette Photography studio archive. #devalera #eamondevalera #irishpresident #irishhistory #irishheritage

A little behind the scenes footage from a recent portrait shoot, with our lovely assistant Silvina stepping in for model duties. #behindthescenes #portraitphotography #dublin #LafayettePhotography

A selection of studio work. #dublin #studiophotography #portraits

Dock workers rolling barrels at Customs House Docks circa 1960s. Possibly Harp Larger.

Rupert Guinness, chairman of the family brewing empire, drove Guinness’ global expansion opening breweries in London, Nigeria & Malaya and launched the first Guinness World Records. Pictured in 1903 with his emerald green 16 h.p. De Dietrich motor car. #LafayettePhotography #mono #vintage

Rupert Guinness, chairman of the family brewing empire, drove Guinness’ global expansion opening breweries in London, Nigeria & Malaya and launched the first Guinness World Records. Pictured in 1903 with his emerald green 16 h.p. De Dietrich motor car. #LafayettePhotography #mono #vintage

Marconi established a wireless transmitting station at Rosslare Strand, Co. Wexford and begun a regular transatlantic radiotelegraph service between Clifden, Co. Galway and Glace Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada. This photo was taken in 1893 by James Lafayette, #lafayettephotography #radio #marconi

This portrait of Ivan Pavlov was taken at our Bond Street studio during a visit to Britain in the early 1900's. Pavlov’s work with dogs laid the foundation for behavioural psychology. Another image showing the setup that gave rise to the term “Pavlovian conditioning.” #Pavlov #LafayettePhotography

The old no.10 to Donnybrook and the long gone Nelson Pillar. Dublin 1957. #mono #dublin #historical #photography

We had the pleasure of visiting Baron of Dunsany, Film Director, Environmentalist and photographer, Randal Plunkett to photograph him in his ancestral home. Randal will be added to our archive along with other figures for the Lafayette Heritage Photography Project. #portraitphotography #ireland

To mark International Portrait Day, we’re proud to share this portrait of Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, founder of Focus Ireland. The image is now part of the Lafayette Photography Heritage Project, honouring those who have made a lasting impact on Irish life. #InternationalPortraitDay

Thanks @hotpress.com for the mention in your article accompanying the release of ØXN's new music video ‘The Trees They Do Grow High’ Our Victorian studio camera makes is stunning debut on the screen. #ØXN #irishmusic www.hotpress.com/music/oxn-un...

Bloomsday may have originated in Dublin but it is celebrated all over the world! Browse our Global Bloomsday section to see its international presence. www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/global-bloom... #bloomsday #jamesjoyce #ulysses

"Love loves to love love." 📖 #OTD in the #History of #Literature 10 June 1904, #JamesJoyce first set his eyes on his great love and muse #NoraBarnacle on Nassau Street, Dublin. Joyce introduced himself to his future wife and later arranged an outing on 16 June 1904.

A young James Joyce alongside his Mother Mary Jane Murray and father John with his maternal grandfather, John Murray. Taken just before his departure for Clongowes Wood College, Co Kildare. circa 1888. Lafayette Photography studio, Dublin. #Bloomsday #Joyce #JamesJoyce #monocrome #irishhistory

This Bloomsday, we've published a short blog exploring Joyce’s relationship with photography—and how our photographs form part of the visual record of Joyce’s early life in Dublin. legacy.lafayette.ie/blog/detail/... #Bloomsday #JamesJoyce #LafayettePhotography #Ulysses

🌍🚴‍♂️ Happy #WorldBicycleDay. Grab your #bike, hit the road, and embrace the journey! These gentlemen are members of the Waterford Bicycle Club, photographed by Poole Photographic Studios in Waterford, around 1897; catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls0....

In the 1800s, a smile in a photo could damage your reputation. Today, not smiling gets you labelled "awkward." Here’s a short history of how the grin became photogenic. 📸😁 #PhotographyHistory #SmilingThroughTheAges #LafayettePhotography #Smile

Sunset Ireland (May 20th) (Cam 1 still shot) 2 - View from my window. #Sunset #Ireland #Landscape #Sky #Photography

Moose, Antelope Flats, Grand Teton National Park. January, 2019. 📷 Fujifilm X-T3 + XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR 🎞 400 mm – 1/2200″ – f/8 – ISO 1600 🏷️ #NationalParks #Moose #Wildlife #Photography

'Downhill At Dusk'

On this day in 1916, James Connolly was executed for his role in the Easter Rising. This enduring portrait, taken in our Dublin studio in 1910, captures a man who fought not only for Irish freedom, but for workers’ rights and unity across divides. #JamesConnolly #OnThisDay #IrishHistory

The theme for the #blueskyartshow this week is #lines. #dublin #longlibrary #trinitycollege #photographersofbluesky

O'Connell Street Dublin 1960. With Nelson Column before it was demolished. #Dublin #Irish #archive #classicmono #1960s #streetphotography #LafayettePhotography

We've lost so much. A before and after of Bachelors Walk, Dublin. #dublin #thenandnow #archive #blackandwhite #ireland #LafayettePhotography

I thought I’d do an introduction post as it seems the way on here. I’m a professional photographer specializing in the ocean and the coast it carves. I’m lucky to be represented by some good galleries. I also teach workshops. I’ve been full-time for 9 years now - went fast!

Alone in the city. #Photography #London #PhotographersUnited #DayInMyLife #SupportArt #BlueSkyArt #UrbanPhotography #ShootTheUnderground

Check out this view of Commonwealth Avenue taken from 660 Beacon Street #onthisday in 1912!

Peace #NewStudio #LafayettePhotograhy #IrishPhotographers #Dublin #Since1880

We were honoured to welcome a very special visitor to our studio to celebrate his 90th birthday — an occasion that also marked the anniversary of his very first portrait with Lafayette Photography. #LafayettePhotography #Studio #FamilyPortrait #StudioPhotography #Since1880

Happy May Day, here's a bitta Connolly ✊ Prints: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...

Light on the English Channel.

Christian Dior’s ‘May’ for spring/summer 1953, captured by Henri Cartier-Bresson. Some colour images & description of ‘May’ here via The Met: www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...

Louise by M.I. Boris, 1925.

The moon tonight (30/04/2025). #Moon #Ireland #Photography

This portrait of Ivan Pavlov was taken at our Bond Street studio during a visit to Britain in the early 1900's. Pavlov’s work with dogs laid the foundation for behavioural psychology. Another image showing the setup that gave rise to the term “Pavlovian conditioning.” #Pavlov #LafayettePhotography

Marconi established a wireless transmitting station at Rosslare Strand, Co. Wexford and begun a regular transatlantic radiotelegraph service between Clifden, Co. Galway and Glace Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada. This photo was taken in 1893 by James Lafayette, #lafayettephotography #radio #marconi

These portraits of Cecil Beaton were taken in our Bond Street studio by James Lafayette, the official royal photographer of his time. Lafayette’s opulent style left a lasting mark on the young Beaton, who would later inherit both his title & his theatrical flair. #CecilBeaton #LafayettePhotography

A portrait of the legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova, taken by James Lafayette in her garden at her London home, in August 1927 with her cherished swan, Jack. A global ballet pioneer, Anna performed The Dying Swan over 4,000 times. #ballerina #swan #lafayettephotography #blackandwhite

Nelson’s Pillar had already lost its nose in the 1916 Rising—but the Republican Army finished the job in the ‘60s. This photo captures a calm months before the blast. A symbol toppled, a city transformed. #DublinHistory #NelsonsPillar #OConnellStreet #IrishArchives #1960sIreland

Can't wait to be doing public history talks from May. Here, a preview of my upcoming Rory O'Connor biography at the 9th Irish Military Seminar at the Riverbanks Arts Centre in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Speaking on the Saturday, 17 May at 11.35am. Full Programme: kildarelibraries.ie/ehistory/wp-...

Pygmalion and the early Pretty Woman. Mrs Patrick Campbell, muse to George Bernard Shaw was the original inspiration for Eliza Doolittle in Pygmalion. From her to Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady, and later Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, it’s a character that’s been reimagined across generations.

Four acclaimed Irish artists announced for Accenture’s Women on Walls at University College Cork Vera Klute, Vanessa Jones, Gerry Davis and Julianne Guinee will create new paintings honouring 11 trailblazing women. www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

Amid the turmoil of Ireland’s struggle for independence, a single Dublin studio quietly documented history—preserving, through portraiture, the visages of those who shaped a nation. #EasterRising #1916 #irishhistory

Today in Irish History: The Headford ambush, March 21, 1921. – Kerry 2 Brigade attacked a troop train, leaving at least 13 dead on all sides. Article by Thomas Earls Fitzgerald www.theirishstory.com/2017/03/21/t...

Some images from the Lafayette Photography archive. This time 1959's St Patrick's day parade. Passing over O'Connell street bridge, Lafayette's studio was located right in the centre of Dublin with the perfect balcony view for the parades. #stpatricksday #dublin #B&W #archive #ireland

Some images from the Lafayette Photography archive. This time 1959's St Patrick's day parade. Passing over O'Connell street bridge, Lafayette's studio was located right in the centre of Dublin with the perfect balcony view for the parades. #stpatricksday #dublin #B&W #archive #ireland

Tilly Fleischmann (1882–1967) was an Irish pianist, teacher, and writer. An influential figure in Ireland’s classical music scene. She also contributed significantly to music education in Ireland and was a key figure in the Cork music scene #irishclassical #WomensHistoryMonth #internationalwomensday

We are honoured to have renowned Irish singer-songwriter, Declan O'Rourke, recently visited our studio. Dublin born, O'Rourke has captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful voice and masterful storytelling. #DeclanORourke #portraiture #photography #irish #irishmusic