Open House Dec 12th Gallery Studio 1127 3rd Ave

While You are doing your Shopping and strolling around downtown before or after Farmer's Market come check out the Gallery Studio . We are sharing the Christmas Cheer so come eat drink and be Merry and see some of our new gift ideas. I am introducing a  New  Mini Art Line that can be used as a card but I think they are more than that...come see for yourself!

We are extending Our Hours for the holidays...Dec 17 & 18 ( Thursday/Friday) noon - 6pm
                                                                           Dec 19th Saturday 9-3pm
                                               Christmas Week  Dec 22 Tuesday noon -6pm
                                                                           Dec 23 Wednesday noon -3pm
                                                Christmas Eve   Christmas Day Closed

                                                 Boxing Day     Dec 26 Saturday noon -3pm
                                   Closed for January to public .Available by Appt only.

We are going to be offering a short class for those of you wanting to learn more about photography
so stayed tuned for those announcements.
Have your self a Merry Little Christmas now.               philomena

Photography Classses Nov 2 with Philomena

Photography
It is a subject I find many many people love to talk about and ask  me questions about.
I know it isn't hard to imagine "me" wanting to listen right?! Eventually  they ask if I ever
teach and I have had to say not at this time.  But I now have some time to do so.
It has been many years since I last
taught at night school up at the University for their Continuing Ed Program. I am not
teaching back there but rather at my our studio.
I wanted to do this at our new location at 1127 3rd Ave.
We start  Nov.2
at 7pm for 2 hours for the next 4 weeks.

We have space for just one more ( max is 5). It is how to work with studio lights.Cost is $150 for the 4 Monday at 7pm-9pm.

I will be doing one next year only again sometime in the spring though not sure of the date
at this time. It will be an outdoor composition and posing class.

If you know of someone or are someone who is interested I am taking names for the next one
and again it will be limited this time to 7 for the spring one.

Can't tell you what happened to October other than I remember alot of packing boxes and preparing
the house where our studio has been of nearly 20 years, for sale. We have an offer and if all goes well
it will be sold in the next few days.

Openhouse New Location Sept 12th 9-3pm 1217 3rd Ave

 

With Melanie Desjardines at Groop Gallery and announcing our Joint announcement in the Citizen newspaper.

Our new Location  is 1217 3rd Ave.Nearer to the Courthouse end of 3rd Ave. Groop Gallery has been there for 5 years but I am the new gal on the block.
There used to be a Black gate...but now cream so easy to find..and now my signage is there too.
Hazelwood Signs did the signs for me so thanks so much.
Join us for tea /coffee and  a slice of cake ( come early for that at 10am!!) and have a look around at our new digs
Oh and LISTEN to CFIS-FM PG 93-1 local station at 9am this Friday morning as Mel and I will be on their morning show with Lisa Redman.

Getting closer to our opening date 2 days away!!

Lots of changes means lots of work so as you can see i was getting down and dirty with gardening friend Val and my 85 year old Mom. She also was my "model" testing the setup for lights in the new Studio Gallery - caught her taking a nap while waiting for me to "figure things out".

House for sale...Yup moving the studio

Can you believe how fast this summer came and went? Honestly it has been a full one for so many people including me. Got a dream trip to New York in after our daughter graduated from high school.
Then made a BIG decision about selling the current location and moving into a new one downtown so as of Sept 12th I will be at 1217 3rd Ave sharing a space with Groop Gallery! We are having a grand opening day on Sept 12th so come down and see us and if you know someone or are someone looking for a beautiful home in the Crescents its for sale privately. Call 564-3033 for a private tour.
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Features : covered courtyard and backyard with crabapple, willow tree and rose bushes.

 Original glass handles and wood floors

 Modernized basement suite with separate entrance. Unique extras

2 Bedrooms Up One down Newly renovated. New bathrooms on both floor.
  $315,000   Two City Lots on corner of 10th & McBride  Circular Driveway and double parking in rear. Separate Heated studio in rear .Located near Duchess Park Senior High School and Park.

Thinking of You Dads!!

I have been always so impressed with the men who have come into my studio for these sessions with their newborn children. We have plans but babies do too...and they don't always align. Unless we wait and be patient as did this wonderful (experienced) father. To all you Fathers Old, New and those to be...I wish you all the best throughout the year but know that this Sunday we salute each of you.   These are the raw images directly out of the camera. Enjoy your day. Maybe one day we will meet and we can see what kind of an image we can create with you! Thanks Michael.

Knock Knock, Guess Who?

Totally Did NOT expect to see these guys at my door today. I did check to see if there was a fire behind me that I was not aware of ( just kidding). Theses are some of the guys I worked on the Fireman's Calendar Project last year as a fundraiser for the  Burn Unit In the Lower Mainland for all residents of BC. They dropped by to bring me a gift of the framed signed cover of the calendar to say thank you . Quite the surprise to say the least.  They said it made them about 13,000 so thank you to all who supported them. They have a book coming out soon for another fundraiser so watch out for that. Can't wait to see what the next project will be !!! Stay tuned.

Family Gatherings...Plan A Portrait to Keep those memories longer

When my friend Erin of Dandy Lines called to ask if I could possibly photograph her family who were gathering this past weekend to celebrate her Dad's Birthday, I was delighted as I was staying in town on the Long holiday weekend this year.
You know I often hear after the fact that people forgot to get a photo after all the planning that goes into getting together for such wonderful occasions, to NOT have a photo is such a missed opportunity.
Not so in this case.We got to do a little something for everyone and let them continue with their family gathering.
So this summer if you are planning a special event don't forget to put your photographer's name on the list of to dos and really relive those moments over and over.

Prom 2015 with My Daughter

For so many parents these last weeks of spring are filled with our teens tittering not about only their soon departure from high school (and groaning about exam hell)  but of what to wear to prom.  Hairstylists,makeup artists along with several shopping trips are consulted and the frenzy of the day can hardly be remembered other than in photos.
 This is our second and last child to be going through this and seeing it through the eyes of our daughter is certainly much different then with our son. "Being a photographer comes in kinda handy at this time I am told".
 Our day started  at 7am for her  ( I had already walked the two dogs an hour earlier!)  as we went to her friends home, who did her makeup, next was Salon Spice before reaching our studio. It really was fun to work with my daughter and create her memories.  Hanna had a  lovely prom dress she ordered on line ( turns out from Australia) beware shipping makes it incredibly more expensive then you might originally think! But it really was a bargain two piece and she was the only gal with that style so an even more important at PROM right. The day carried on for her but stopped for us as it really was about being with friends for photos and going around the city on a bus for more pics ( one does tire of this event going on too long). We are so grateful for all those in her life who have got her to this day particularly herself. Hanna is a wonderful,funny, articulate confident young woman who brings out the best in people. I truly am so so proud of her and how hard she has worked to get to these days that I hope she can find joy in seeing herself years from now in these images and remember it fondly.

I see so many people with these amazing dresses and suits on and just hope that they all get a pro image of them for their families as it really is such a rite of passage that it would be a pity to miss out on a photo that really reflects all the work that went into making Prom memorable. Thanks to Caitlin ( makeup) and Rebecca (hair) and I guess I get a little credit too. Next is Grad..but we have a month to prepare !!

I have one more on Instagram if you want to see it go to philomenahughes and you will find me..or go to our website and click on the Instagram link there. Maybe you will be there one day!
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Hair Makeup and Photoshoot for Mom at Razors Ege Gift for or with Mom

 Tammy of Razors Edge and Philomena have been talking about doing this for a few years now
and FINALLY we have done it! We have joined to give you the excellent services of hair and makeup and lashes  along with having a portrait taken so you can now add this to what you are giving your Mother for Mother's Day. Either Have it done and give it to her or purchase it and give it to her on Mother's Day and then go  together for this one time offer.   You will receive a 8x10 and 5x7 of the same image ( one for each of you!) and for your social media needs ( and to show off your beautiful family) you  will also receive the low res digital file . You can purchase additional prints at our regular prices but do take this opportunity to show the ones you care about that you do Exist ...in a photo. Book and prepay your spot at Razors Edge at 250 562-1239.

http://www.razorsedgedayspa.com/

May Day 1....Best D@*N Little Art TODAY

ART LOVERS..and those wanna be lovers....take note..May 1st today at the PG Public Library you will be able to see and bid on Over 170 pieces of  art  T O N I G H T.  The doors open and you can google over all the art at 630pm.
$2 gets you in the door...( main floor ) slip  into the Jack Bryant Room and purchase a glass of wine or not...and take a gander.  710pm the
silent bids begin...see how far you go!!   I do have 3 pieces in there as well..so it will be interesting for me in a new way this year.  Bids start at $35..and work their way up. 50% goes to the artist and the balance is shared between the Library and the Arts Council. Show your support in whatever way works for you....maybe it will be just bringing a friend...or two !!
      If you are an instagramer..use these Hastags and share the love and check me out at philomenahughes
 
#IlovePG  #tourismPG #HellYeahPG

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Girlfriends Who Care April 25th Ramada PG

 

People who support others who can resist ( if you are not already booked ) is a great

chance to hang with the important women in your life or Support those who are needing just that.

Laura Hansen with Qurvy Queen  supported our Spring Has Sprung Event so we are paying it forward with a donation to their silent auction and letting our friends know about their event.

Lots of fun to be had...( wished I wasn't already booked!!) 

Next Year I got it down and will be there!!

Spring Has Sprung 2015 Thursday April 16th

  Yeah, finally - SPRING HAS SPRUNG and I delighted to be the host for this event again. If you are interested in joining us you are most welcome but we do have a limited number of seats available. So phone Philomena Hughes Photography at 564-3033 before April 15th to make sure you are coming. Erin from Dandy Lines  and Laura from Qurvy Queen, Marie of The Painted Shed and Denise with The Movement and Melissa of Wilda Moon will all be here to tell you about their businesses and will be giving you a chance to win one of their door prizes. This is such a popular way to kick off the Spring to see our Photography Studio and yes I will be speaking  as well. This is mainly a women's only networking event. So don't miss out on this and come have  a little sushi and a glass of wine and bring a friend. It is lots of fun.

The Canada Winter Games WOW

 Our City was an  amazing host.
The Youth from across all of Canada gathered here from Feb 13- March 2 and brought  all their wonderful energy via the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Equal to their enthusiasm was that of all their families coaches and the volunteers and organizers of which I was one of.
I joined the  Media Planning Committee  last year in June and man was it alot of work but no regrets in having done it. The 50 plus photographers that we had as volunteers - the majority of which were amateurs, gave so much of their time and talent. Nikon Canada also came out with an arsenal of cameras and lenses for us to have access to which really stepped up the game for many of us.
These are but a few of my images.You can see many other images by going onto the Canada Winter Games site and see many others by going to the Photographs  in the middle of this page:
.http://www.canadagames2015.ca/

I am slowly working on a slideshow of images but it will be a bit before I get it done as I took off the three weeks and have to get back on track for my clients!
Hope you had a chance to either enjoy the Games or hear about  the amazing people and their accomplishments . So Proud to be born and raised here in P.G.


1)The Fireworks from any angle were stunning.
2) Conversations around the fire and drums.
3)Grinning with pride and pins.
4)Wheelchair basketball - GOLD!
5)Badminton UNBC
6) Aerial view of temporary squash courts at UNBC
7) Athletes crossing in Athletes Village
8) Women's Hockey - GOLD for Quebec
9) Northern Hardware Participation in Games
10) Coldsnap Alan Doyle Concert

Behind the Scenes A Video Tour of Our Studio

 FINALLY its going to be "your Year " to have a session with us!! RIGHT.
We've created the video for you  to see and show your friends what we look like.
We would love to show you it in person.So call us to plan your session - whatever
it might be a Glamour one or a Lingerie/Boudoir Style Session or Mother Daughter
or a couples session. You don't have to wonder "what does it look like in there!".
Love to give you the experience you will be talking about for years.

It is Prince George's only Studio designed for Women.Come on and see it.

We have a special evening in April (9th) for the first 15 women to  send us a message at phil@phughesphotography.ca.
It is from 5 - 7pm.You bring a friend with you for a glass of wine.Some nibbles maybe win some of our prizes we collect from our vendors and receive a discount from us good for one year.

These seats go fast so jump on it now.You could win a Photo shoot with Hair and Makeup included!!

Living in The New Year Now with Gratitude

Ok so here we are again another year another chance to finally do ONE thing we said we
"do in the new year".
For me it was "doing" more fun things like stopping to talk with a friend if I saw them
instead of opting to go to "work".
Being there for people just leaves you feeling "good" that you took the time and what did I get out of it?
I noticed it was sunny out...not alot of that happening these days.
I felt more connected with real time and not just "facetime".
I got to renew our friendship. We met two more times that day as it turned out. One was at a funeral
of a woman who truly lived life her way and the other the university at a talk about
Astrophotography. Both were so uplifting for so many reasons as they gave me new perspectives.

Have to say that funerals of wonderful people who have had time on this earth and
have time to say goodbye is not so sad.But I also had a celebration of a family friend who died suddenly at the young age of 66 and that was a whole lot harder for the family. I had photographed them when they stayed with us this past spring.How glad I did this with them.

 I see how I life my life so that I do not take things nor time for granted.  Trying to
 "do" the "it" whatever the "it" it is you and I keep putting off..and I am not just talking about photography but with the people in our life, and doing thing you want to DO.
Are you spending time with them? Quality time? I can't always answer this honestly with a YES but I sure do try.And do I do things that I have always wanted to do ..well I am getting better at this one.
I will tell you about one in the another blog.

An earlier Portrait of Sophie who died in her 80s last week.Cliff was 66.
The trees infront of my friend Alison's home as we talked
I noticed how gorgeous they were in the sunshine.
Keith is the man in the bottom image as he talked about how
he photographs Nebula s &Clusters.
I so appreciated all these people and their gifts .
You have all added to the fabric of my life truly Thank You.