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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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!!