April 9, 2013

Senior Portraits and Graduation Memories Captured by Philomena Hughes Photography



Most of us can remember the joy and excitement of our senior year of high school or college in vivid detail as the looming graduation ceremony takes us that much closer to the person we aspire to be. Even with all of those memories in the back of our minds, it’s always nice to have the photographs to look back on and remember that young and excited version of ourselves as the years go by.

Then again, on a less serious note, getting your senior portraits done is just plain fun! You get to pose in your favorite outfits, maybe even taking the opportunity to show off your interests in a few shots. Then at the end of it all, you get to show them off and exchange with your friends.

At Philomena Hughes Photography, we can tailor your senior portrait session to suit your personal and unique style. During our consultation we can help plan the entire day; whether you prefer a studio session or a special location outdoors, your photo session will be custom designed to create gorgeous lasting memories.

At Philomena Hughes Photography, we ask that you book your consultation 2-4 weeks prior to your session, so that you can relax and have fun on the day that the photos are taken. Everything will be planned out in detail – all you need to do is sit back and allow us to capture the moment.

Senior year and college graduations symbolize a time of joy and growth, and we can honestly say that there is no other time in life that will be celebrated quite like these moments. Philomena Hughes Photography can ensure that the shots you walk away with will have you feeling great about yourself and eager to show them off!


April 3, 2013


MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA
So we are giving ourselves away nearly to get you in to see how beautiful you are.
Buy it now and you have till Sept 2013 to use it. It can be a Mother and Daughter Session,A Couples Portrait,A Grad Session,A Glamour Session or Boudoir Session A Glam the Dress Session..you choose.
Two of you for the ONE PRICE not per person.As you see it goes up every week so get in while it is this low and save money.  We have payment plan options so we can always find a way to help you out.
We didn't put this out on April 1st as we didn't want you to think this was an April Fool's day Joke.
Don't wait too long as it only goes up!!

March 4, 2013

Boudoir Photos: The Perfect Surprise For Your Groom



Most people recognize June as the most popular month to get married, and while this cold weather may be doing its best to disguise it, that’s really not too far away! So if you’re one of those lucky brides-to-be, chances are that wedding bells are constantly on your mind as you try to sew up every last detail.

Why not take this time to step back and remind yourself what this wedding is all about; you, your husband-to-be and the love that you two share. If you’re searching for the perfect way to express your love and let him know that you’re all his, I think I have just the solution.

Boudoir photos are becoming an increasingly popular wedding gift from a bride to her groom. Wonder why? Just take a few seconds and imagine your man taking a peek at your beautiful, sensual photograph for the first time, saying “Wow! That’s going to be my wife!” Just thinking about it feels good, doesn’t it?

Trust me, I know how nerve-wrecking it can be to imagine getting into your most intimate apparel and posing in front of a camera, but when you put your inhibitions aside, you open yourself up to a whole world of self-confidence and sexiness.

If you’re nerves get the best of you, a little research may be able help. Before your appointment, browse around the boudoir gallery on this site or search the web for some ideas on a few poses you may be interested in trying out. Seeing for yourself that you’re not the first one to take sensual photographs may be just the little push that you need.

Additionally, you know your body better than anyone else ever could; therefore, you know which outfits are going to give you that extra va-va-voom and which angles are going to highlight your greatest features. These facts are at the core of what is going to make you shine during your photoshoot, so just focus on being your natural, beautiful self! Your man won’t be able to pick his jaw up off the floor!

(Posted by: Philomena Hughes of Philomena Hughes Photography)

March 1, 2013

Before and After the Bump!!



Brandi was having her second baby and really wanted to have a session done while pregnant and when her newborn son was born she wanted to come in again and have one done with her new family. So her wish was our pleasure to make come true. Her maternity session we did in early Feb.8th. 
Can you believe that the baby is 1 week old today March 1st?!!
Amazing. Thanks so much to the gals at Shine for her hair and makeup .Megan you are a true artist! 
If you have a newborn on the way this is a super session to consider for your family.
Congrats Brandi and Steve Tanner and baby Jackson.

February 26, 2013

Sweet Sixteen

Sweet Sixteen...oh how so long ago ...for me, but just a couple weeks ago Mackenzie came to celebrate her 16th! It was a total surprise from her Mom.She arranged hair and makeup  her at the studio with her own gal extraordinary. She managed to get all her girlfriends to keep the secret right up until the time they were all here!! They were all gorgeous girls to work with including Mackenzie's little sister Jocelyn. Mackenzie is on the far right We did do a Mother and Daughters mini session as well. So everyone had a blast getting all done up and then they were taken off for dinner after their photo shoot!! What a great Mom eh!! Hey maybe it is something you can do for your 16 year old too!!

January 20, 2013

StoryBook Weddings Show Highlights Jan 20 2013




To say the Storybook Weddings Show.was a successful Bridal show would be an understatement Here are some of our highlights we captured.Julie and I heard so many wonderful stories from  brides and their family and friends.We watched the show from time to time and loved this dance routine with the 4 guys on stage I presume from the audience. A very entertaining routine. A couple of our personal favorite stories were of the gal at the top of page who won one of our two giveaway $500 prizes.She was SO excited that we heard her scream from the foyer.She jumped up and tore the car accidentally when she found she was the winner.If you know who the other winner is let us know and ask them to call us as we missed seeing them at the show.
Then there was our feature poster of Charlene wearing an incredibly sensual black evening gown she had purchased from Storybook Weddings.She had come in to be our model for it and flew away the next day on holidays so she and her husband dropped by the show just to see it and you can see their reaction was pretty amazing.LOVE it.Hope you had as much as we did.If you were one of the lucky ladies who purchased our SHOWSTOPPER Deal Congrats and see you soon ( before May 26 when it expires!)
For the rest well you will have to get in touch with us and find out the details. Thanks Mary for organizing it again this year .Awesome job.

January 19, 2013

STORYBOOK BRIDAL SHOW JAN 20TH 2013

Love doing Bridal Shows. though I don't do Weddings i still enjoying meeting all the gals who are getting married and their Moms.
The StoryBook Wedding Show   is tomorrow Jan.20th.at the Civic Centre from 10 am - 3pm.Get your tickets at the door if you haven't already got them from their shop on 3rd Ave across from Northern Hardware.
We will be introducing our super sweet deal we are offering up this year. We have a whole lot of new products -ditched a few old ones too, so do drop by our booth and get in on the excitement.We will be launching a great number of products for everyone. So come by and give us your name to receive more info and meet Renata from La Tienda who will be selling some of her funky Steampunk hair ornaments at our booth and showcasing her amazing photo shoot album we did 3 years ago !! Plus we have a Brand new album of the gal you see on this promo piece AND another amazing piece that stands 88" tall at our booth!! We also have some sweet gifts for the first gals who purchase their sessions at our GREATLY REDUCED show stopping Special...This can be used as Mother's Day Gifts or Anniversary Gifts ..Valentine's!! Hint Hint.
Yes we are pricey but we are worth it cause you are !There is also going to be A GRAND GRAND PRIZE  to one lucky person...all pretty exciting stuff. So worth the $20 to get you in the door!! Both Julie and I will be there .