Stacey Hughes Photography http://staceyhughes.com/blog Blog Sat, 05 May 2012 13:22:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Celebrating Motherhood! http://staceyhughes.com/blog/2012/05/celebrating-motherhood/ http://staceyhughes.com/blog/2012/05/celebrating-motherhood/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 13:21:30 +0000 sjphughesXOme http://staceyhughes.com/blog/?p=541 “Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.” ~ Lin Yutan

There are only seven days until Mother’s Day and we’ll be paying tribute all week.

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]]> http://staceyhughes.com/blog/2011/12/picture-the-holidays-reframing-the-season/feed/ 0 Picture the Holidays – Holding Onto Gratitude http://staceyhughes.com/blog/2011/12/picture-the-holidays-%e2%80%93-holding-onto-gratitude/ http://staceyhughes.com/blog/2011/12/picture-the-holidays-%e2%80%93-holding-onto-gratitude/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:36:47 +0000 sjphughesXOme http://staceyhughes.com/blog/?p=506 Let’s face it, this is my hell week. I’ve wrapped up all my client holiday sessions, placing orders as late as 1am, wrapping gift baskets, answering calls and emails, and tying up loose ends for a fun (but labor intensive!) school event that I’m co-chairing. My house has seen better days…but I’ve vowed to enjoy every single day this Christmas (there I said it) season. In the midst of a crazy day, there is a sense of calm – yes, it’s actually a bit eerie, but it gives me time to clean up, clear my head, and to make some sipping chocolate. This is my family china that I used when I was little and it calms me just holding it. It reminds me how lucky I am to be so busy – busy means I have friends and family in my life, and activities I enjoy, a job I love, and it helps me appreciate the times when I’m not so busy. So here’s to HOLDING ONTO GRATITUDE with sipping chocolate and stealing downtime when you can!

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Holiday Mini Sessions

Merry and Bright Package!

30 Minute Photo Session

5 4×6 Sized Prints

1 11×14 sized Mounted Print of your Favorite photo in your gallery

*1 Digital file (to be used to make your own holiday cards!)

Private Online Viewing Gallery (To choose your favorites after your session)

20% off all additional a la carte prints you want to purchase

$250 ($175+ savings)

Let It Snow Package!

30 Minute Photo Session

100 Flat 5×7 Holiday Cards

*3 Digital Files

3 Accordian Brag Books

Private Online Viewing Gallery (To choose your favorites after your session)

30% off all additional a la carte prints you want to purchase

$475 ($200+ savings)

I just love mini sessions!! I have a limited availability and the sessions are first come first served. Payment must be made in advance before a time slot is saved and can be made using Paypal. You may also mail a check but please note your session time will not be saved until payment is processed due to extremely limited availability. Due to the limited amount of time for minis I can not take extended families or newborn sessions. The mini will be held in one predetermined location.  If you live locally and would like me to come to your home for the session on Thanksgiving weekend, please contact me at staceyhughesphoto@gmail.com to discuss the option.

What is a Holiday Mini Session?

You pay up front for an all-inclusive Holiday Package.  There are two available with different options depending on whether you want to sit back and have your card done FOR you (I want that option!!) or if you like to create one yourself.  The session fee is included in the price of the package.  You get exactly 30 minutes to take photos.  You are promised at least 8-10 online proofs to choose from, but if you know me, there will likely be more! Mini Sessions are held at a predetermined location.

The Mini sessions are scheduled for:

Saturday, November 19th at Dean Park in Shrewsbury from 11-3:30p (rain date will be the following day same time).  Each mini is exactly 30 minutes long.  To stay on schedule, your mini begins from the time of your appointment.  Please plan to arrive a few minutes early.

Friday, November 25th at the Old Stone Church in West Boylston from 11-3:30p (rain date will be the following Sunday).  Each mini is exactly 30 minutes long.  To stay on schedule, your mini begins from the time of your appointment.  Please plan to arrive a few minutes early.

All sessions must be paid in full to reserve your session day/time.  Session fees are refundable up until
7 days prior to your session.  No omissions or exchanges can be made to the packages listed.
Additional portraits may be purchased at discounted a la carte prices, but there is no obligation to buy.

*Digital files are printable up to 8×12 size.

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]]> http://staceyhughes.com/blog/2011/10/new-holiday-cards-for-2011/feed/ 0 My helpers! http://staceyhughes.com/blog/2011/09/my-helpers/ http://staceyhughes.com/blog/2011/09/my-helpers/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:40:16 +0000 sjphughesXOme http://staceyhughes.com/blog/?p=465 What do you do when you are taking a picture of a child and they are giving you that PASTED ON SMILE? You call in their brother or sister for backup! Works every time. These two were cracking each other up and I was so very grateful! They forget what they are doing and quickly become themselves again…which is exactly what we are looking for.

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