May 15, 2013

Family Portrait Sessions are Perfect for the Summer


With summer just around the corner, we’ll soon be greeted with an assortment of invitations to graduation parties, birthdays and maybe even your odd, long-overdue family reunion. Regardless of the occasion, the fact remains that summer is the most ideal time for family members to get together and reconnect.

Let’s face it, not many of us get to see our family members as much as we might like to. That’s what makes summer time so great: all of the celebratory gatherings held during this season give us an excuse to put our busy lives on hold and make time for one another. Now while you have everyone in the same place for once, it may just be the perfect time to suggest signing up for a special family portrait session before everyone goes back to living their own separate lives. Regardless of where you are or how long it’s been since the last time you saw each other, at least you’ll all have your family portrait to remind you of the love you have for one another.

Need even more incentive? Philomena Hughes Photography now offers hair and makeup services with all of our photo sessions. Depending on the number of family members included in this session, this portrait could be hanging in a number of homes, so we want to help you feel good about yourself and make sure that you are proud of the picture you choose!

When it comes to families, we understand how difficult it can be to stay connected – especially if distance is involved. So when it comes to your next summer family gathering, why not suggest making the family portrait an annual thing? This may help to keep you from saying, “Oh my gosh, when did you get so big?” to your nieces and nephews at each and every one of your gatherings over the years, and of course, it doubles as another excuse to have some more fun together!

May 11, 2013

Happy Mother's Day

are one of our most popular sessions these days which have been even more pleasure since we
introduced the hair and makeup included in our sessions.Double hair and makeup that is.So when Rebecca purchased a session with us she couldn't wait till her Mom came . Mom doesn't live in town so it was a really great chance for them to spend time together being pampered and coming for their session. If you want to have a session with your Mom you don't have to wait till next Mother's Day.Start planning it now and make any day Mother's Day...as the best time to do something is Now. Happy Mother's Day everyone. 

May 1, 2013

Ready and waiting to become a Mother - again.

Georgina told me two things at her consult for a portrait session. She said  her due date was May 12th.and  the image she wanted the most was of her pregnant with her second child. I was looking forward to using this outfit though at the time she wasn't sure if we'd be able to.So very glad we did as this is now in one of my all time favorites of a pregnant woman.The shape of the belly is gently accented with the outfit and that colour just works with her. We also worked with her husband and son after these ones were completed. I look forward to hearing about their newborn but feel this is a wonderful image full of anticipation and pride.
Mother's Day is just around the corner and I wonder if it will be the new baby's Birth Date??
What way do you dream to be photographed? Call me and let's talk about it.

April 27, 2013

Celebrating 5 Generations of Love



Five Generations came together today and how beautiful it was to see all these strong women together.They truly radiated in the room.Little Marlee has strong wonderful role models in her life.My friend Lana is the lady on the bottom left and over the years I've met her grandchildren Sarah and Jess here and daughter Candy.Jean I only met today but I felt like I had known her a long time.For Marla it was a busy day with her first photo shoot and baby shower to follow.Hair and makeup for Lana,Jess and Candy was done by Razors Edge.

April 26, 2013

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT at our Studio



GIRLS' NIGHT OUT

What a great idea for you and your girl friends to do.A little wine & cheese, fruit dish or sushi and 5 - 8 of your best gal friends and a photo shoot with us. It was a lot of fun for these enthusiastic women who are mainly friends from the soccer club.They get together once a month when each one of them takes a turn to plan the event and it was Jaylene's turn this time.(Sorry to the other two friends that were missing this night)
Jaylene( girl in black in the center!) is one of the owners of CHINOOK YOGA who came out to our Spring has Sprung event a couple weeks ago.
Call us if you have a group you'd like to have do the same with us.


April 18, 2013

Grad Season is Here A video.


My clients who are coming to me year after year I so appreciate  but have to say this family is one that has come EVERY YEAR ( ok save one!) and now this year their twin daughters are graduating. Both girls had gorgeous dresses for this event so I wanted people to "feel" what it was like to come a professional session..
Mom saw it for the first time today. Yes there were tears ..for both of us.
.Let me know what you think after you've seen this.Either here or on my FACEBOOK PAGE...Philomena Hughes Portrait Design page. Thanks to each one of you in this video..Andrew for making it.Shine Megan and Jackie for the hair and makeup sessions.

April 10, 2013

Spring Has Sprung Studio Tour 2414 McBride Cres THURSDAY APRIL 11TH,2013

Hard to believe it is SPRING..but we are going full steam ahead and celebrating regardless with our event.
So if you have received an invitation to our Studio Tour we look forward to meeting you all and sharing our fabulous businesses with you ( and give you the chance to win some wonderful prizes!)

If you have 2 friends and want to come terrific you are welcome ( sorry no photographers please!)

Starts right at 5pm and every 15 min we have one of these gals talking and giving away something so don't miss out and come for the entire time and someone is going to also win a PHOTO SHOOT !!!!