Hi and thanks for stopping by. I am a wedding and portrait photographer based in Waterloo, Ontario. I have created this blog so you can follow my latest work and to share a bit about myself personally so you can get to know me better. Athough I LOVE photography it is not nearly the only thing I am passionate about!
I LOVE....
my kids, family and friends more than anything in the world I DON'T eat meat and I think that people should be nicer to each other even when they are mad. I am a morning person who drives a Toyota Camry because I think it is the most sensible car on the road. My favourite movie of all time is "The Princess Bride" followed closely by Baz Luhrman's "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet", "The Never Ending Story", "Goonies" and "Ferris Beullers Day Off". My favourite colour is purple and I drink tea NOT coffee. I am a scorpio who doesn't watch TV and I think my mother is the most beautiful and strongest woman I know. I may have a slightly unhealthy addiction to fresh mint Tic Tacs. I believe life is too short to waste time regretting anything and that people will be happier when they simply make the decision to be happy. I am currently reading "the EVERAFTER" by Amy Huntley. The last movie I watched was "Valentines Day". This was a cute movie...even my husband thought it was pretty good. Thanks for reading, come back soon!
books - my favourites are the "Lord of the Rings" (mom used to read them to me)
my dog
pizzzzaaaaa mmmmmm
campfires
chocolate cake
crosswords
road trips!
music - anything by Van Morrison - Quindon Tarver did the best version of "When Dove's Cry" - Queen, John Mayer, Imogen Heap, Leonard Cohen, Pink Floyd - Peter Gabriel's "In your eyes" - Kings of Leon were even more amazing live - Coldplay, The Cure - Blue October rocks my world too.....I could go on
I have known Jenn for over 5 years now. We don’t get to see each other very often but when we do it’s always fun to catch up. We lucked out with some balmy March weather (yeah right!). We drove aimlessly around until we found what seemed to be a nice place to stop and it turned out to be an amazing place to stop. Jenn is absolutely drop dead gorgeous….as you can see. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon Jenn I look forward to your wedding someday xoxo
March 6, 2010 - 10:49 am - Jen - you beautiful thing! Simply stunning images Ang! Love them all!
March 6, 2010 - 11:53 am - I love them. You ROCK !!
March 7, 2010 - 8:02 am - wow...her eyes just pop out at you...she is stunning in your photographs
Last week Hilary and I had the opportunity to photograph an incredible event at Bingeman’s in Kitchener. Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty just celebrated 25 years of business in the Kitchener Waterloo region. To celebrate they hosted a Building Dreams Gala benefiting Habitat for Humanity and the 2010 build of a new home for a family in need. Skip over to their blog to keep up to date with their progress. The Gala raised over $100,000 and we were incredibly proud to take part in this event. Here’s to another 25 years!!
We ran into Mark from SNAP and we had to get a picture with him!
And a couple self portraits for fun 
OK so neither of us are the best on ice…we spent more time on our tooshies than on our skates but what a spectacular day it was yesterday.
Oops! Apparently a fall doesn’t hurt nearly as much when you land on a ruffly pink petti skirt!
March 2, 2010 - 10:35 am - She is a beauty. V said: Oh, those are pretty pictures!
I met Lexi at a workshop I went to in July, 2009 and we hit it off right away. She invited me to come to Boston to catch up and also to shoot one of her December weddings. Of course I jumped at the chance and we had an absolute blast. Lexi picked me up from the airport and we made the hour long journey to her place chatting and laughing the entire way. In all fairness we didn’t know each other all that well since we had only spent 3 days together a few months prior but our instincts about each other were so right!! It was like catching up with an old friend with all the chatter but the same comfortable silences you can have with someone you’ve known forever.
When we arrived at their house Lexi’s hubby Simon and their gorgeous puppy Guinness greeted us at the door. I was promptly served a tall glass of Blueberry Beer! I have never seen or heard of Blueberry Beer before and it was…simply put…just YUM! We hung out late into the night chin wagging about love, life and everything else in between. I’m not sure what I enjoyed the most? Staying up half the night or getting to sleep in in the morning! Then, just when things couldn’t get any better, I wake up to home made blueberry muffins….wowzers they were so amazing I ate 3 of them.
On Sunday we awoke to the first real snowfall that Lexi and Simon had seen for the year and it was absolutely stunning. It was mild and sunny and the perfect white snow coated their entire yard. Lexi asked if I would mind taking a few photos of them because they hadn’t had any done since their own wedding. Mostly I would say that photographing other photographers is a fairly nerve racking experience for me but Lexi and Simon were so easy. They are so in love I could feel it through the lens. Thanks to both of you for being so gosh darn amazing and I sincerely hope you can make it up here this summer for a visit. xoxo miss you.
Here’s a photo Simon grabbed of Lexi and I.
And the yummy Blueberry Beer and muffins!
Guinness asking nicely for some of those blueberry muffins.
Our winter wonderland photo shoot
A little dancing in the snow
Sweet family pics with Guin
February 25, 2010 - 12:26 pm - you took fabulous pictures on your trip...and i know you had a great time too...good things do happen in Atlanta
February 25, 2010 - 8:46 pm - Just incredible images Ang!
Thanks for your interest in our FREE engagement shoot. We are really excited to read all the entries and get to know a little bit about you. Here is all you will need to know about the contest to enter.
To enter please send your love story to info@angelasmith.ca. Tell us what makes your story special! All entries must be received by midnight on May 15th, 2010. Winner will be announced by May 31st, 2010. Please include a photo of your and your fiance.
Winner will receive all high resolution images on DVD as well as an 8×11 custom designed album.
Rules
Gift cards can be applied towards session fees, wedding packages or products from Angela Smith Photography. They are available in many denominations and make for the perfect gift for newly engaged couples or brides and grooms that have already booked with us!
Special thanks to my good friend Hilary at One for the Wall for all her lovely family photographs to use in my templates!
February 22, 2010 - 7:03 pm - Love the designs Ang and so did all of my clients! Beautiful job!
February 22, 2010 - 10:36 pm - this may help me be organized for this year if i do them now lol! great job and i was a lucky recipient of several of these wonderful Christmas cards..
February 23, 2010 - 6:04 pm - Love these girl...nice job! I'll definitely be visiting here again when it comes time to do Christmas cards:)
APRICOT, short film by Ben Briand (sponsored by his incredible actors and crew) from Moonwalk Films on Vimeo.
February 23, 2010 - 5:26 pm - Oh Ang...this is beautiful...it touched me. What talent! Wanted it to go on forever:) Very feel good, thought provoking piece of art. Thanks for sharing. Love ya, T
I have been waiting 5 years to see my sweet little ballerina in a real tutu! We had rehearsal this morning and got to see them dressed for the first time. Although I can not show full costume shots until after the year end show here is a little peak at some dressing room chaos. My little one taking a moment to admire herself in the mirror. All the girls couldn’t help but be giddy in their ballerina tutu’s. Priceless.
February 20, 2010 - 3:59 pm - this is a super shot!
February 21, 2010 - 11:45 am - a few Moms were giddy too!!
February 21, 2010 - 7:51 pm - Oh so true :)
February 22, 2010 - 3:13 pm - T and her dance friends make beautiful ballarinas. Can't wait to see the tutu.
February 22, 2010 - 7:02 pm - What a fun shot!! Love it!!
February 23, 2010 - 6:07 pm - This shot is AMAZING Ang...amazing!!!
I met Tim and Sharlene in the fall of last year when we met to photograph their engagement session. I knew immediately that this wedding would be organized, punctual and perfectly executed. We met up with the boys at Tim’s parents place and had some fun goofing around while they got ready. Then we scooted off to Tim and Sharlene’s place to spend some time with the girls. Sharlene is one of the funniest people I have ever met. We laughed and had an amazing time getting some beautiful pictures of all the primping and preparing.
A moment between mom and daughter just before we left for the church.
My favourite part of every wedding ceremony.
Sharlene had the day so well planned we had some time to just reflect with immediate family just after the ceremony before heading out to get some great shots of the newly weds and their wedding party.
The lovely ladies.
Love the new fish eye lens. Way too much fun on this photo…right boys…
Personal fave. Love the light in this picture.
Ok! I know that is a lot of photos so I am going to stop here….well one more….then I am done. This is another one of my favourites from this wedding. Thanks Tim and Sharlene for trusting me with your special day. I had the most wonderful time meeting your families and documenting your wedding. xoxo
February 16, 2010 - 8:53 pm - I have no words. I am proud beyond belief Ang. These take my breath away.
February 16, 2010 - 9:19 pm - Beautiful! Looks like an AMAZING day to start a life together!
February 16, 2010 - 9:56 pm - amazing...just amazing!
February 16, 2010 - 10:46 pm - Absolutely beautiful. Stunning. You have a great talent. We are so happy with these wedding pics.
February 17, 2010 - 9:45 am - Jeesh, Ange, you are soooo freaking good! I just passed along your contact info to a client of my moms who is interested in a canvas...I have shown a few ppl. ours to rave reviews!!!!
February 17, 2010 - 10:16 am - Absolutely amazing pics!!! Congratulations Sharlene and Tim ... may you enjoy many happy years together!
February 17, 2010 - 1:55 pm - Thank you for a wonderful job!
February 23, 2010 - 5:30 pm - AMAZING work...SOme of the most beautiful pictures I have seen. Look forward to seeing more!
by Angela
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