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 !!
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