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  • about angela…

    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
    books - my favourites are the "Lord of the Rings" (mom used to read them to me)
    pizzzzaaaaa mmmmmm
    chocolate cake
    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. If you aren't already bored silly and you want to know more about me.....scoot over to the left and click on "ME". Thanks for reading. Come back soon!

steve + mindy | engaged | waterloo, on

I have a funny story to tell about this session….I have been struggling with wether to tell it or not as it is totally mortifying and makes me look like a complete loser. I toyed with the idea of not telling the story at all BUT I realized it would be worth the giggle…..even at my own expense. Sooooo we were driving along heading to my predetermined location and I got the bright idea to make a quick turn at the local apple orchard. It was a last minute decision and I was excited about it because the light was incredible. I pulled over to the side, threw the car in park ANNNNNNND the car started to slide….directly into the ditch. My eyes were as wide as saucers as I turned to Steve and said “What is happening right now!!!!!” We were officially stranded. Me = Loser that parked to close to the edge of the road. Steve and Mindy = wondering if I am a complete flake. We got out, I called a tow truck, we shot the session, we drove home and I bought them dinner. That is all. Oh, and here is a photo of my most stupid moment to date.

The way Steve and Mindy look at each other reminds me what true love looks like. It is a gorgeous sight to see.

My favourite.

Tandem bike rides are not easy!!!

Big Love.

I love you two to bits. Thanks for being my friend…even though I am a loser :) It means a lot. I hope you see your photos and see what I see.

Alicia Thurston - November 21, 2011 - 6:30 pm

The light in the forrest shots is just simply stunning! Gorgeous as always Ange!

mindy - November 21, 2011 - 7:05 pm

love love love them <3 thanks Angela !!

Kevin - November 21, 2011 - 7:08 pm

Awesome pics guys :)

Devin Walsh - November 21, 2011 - 7:19 pm

They are all so beautiful!!! WOW!!

Katlyn W - November 21, 2011 - 7:45 pm

Beautiful pictures!! I love the sunset one! Pretty funny story, I hope your car was okay Angela! ha

Katlyn W - November 21, 2011 - 7:46 pm

Beautiful pictures!! I love the sunset one. Pretty funny story, I hope your car is okay!

Lexi - November 21, 2011 - 7:47 pm

You are pure awesomesauce…regardless of the ditch mishap. Plus, it is an awesome shot of your car in a ditch. Really, how do you make even your mistakes look so glamorous. :)

Jason - November 22, 2011 - 9:10 am

Very nice pics, of course Steve is asleep in some of them!

Erik - November 22, 2011 - 9:17 am

Great pics guys! Congratulations!!

Craig Thoams - November 22, 2011 - 9:45 am

All of the pictures were great, 56 takes and that was the best one?

matt - November 22, 2011 - 11:19 am

great story and awesome pics

Denis Lassaline - November 22, 2011 - 12:55 pm

nice

Jen Kristensen - November 22, 2011 - 4:47 pm

WOW!!! Absolutely stunning. Incredibly perfect. Breath-taking. You both look so fabulous, congratulations!

dave thomas - November 22, 2011 - 8:50 pm

The creative ability is very special and all the photos are awesome….great choice.

Heather - November 22, 2011 - 8:53 pm

Oh les amoreux……The pic’s look fabulous!
you guys look so “en amour”!what a gorgeous couple! absolutely love the third one & the black & white one! great job, Angela!

Kayla Palmer - November 22, 2011 - 9:10 pm

Beautiful pictures, i cant even pick a fav. i love them all <3

Carol Murray - November 22, 2011 - 9:13 pm

Awesome pictures of to of my most favorite people. Love you!!

Penny Marchand - November 22, 2011 - 9:50 pm

Loves these pictures, these two look fabulous!!!

Kim Thomsen - November 22, 2011 - 10:04 pm

awesome pictures , they are so beautiful.It is hard to say which one is my favorite.

Brenda Shanklin - November 22, 2011 - 10:35 pm

Mindy and Steve’s pics are beaaaaauuuuuttiful!

Jaclyn Ly - November 23, 2011 - 12:28 am

Mindy & Steve, I love your black and white shot. It’s so fun, so natural and so in the moment ! I also like the lighting of the one with you two under the big changing sky. It’s so beautifully done!

Kelly Rogers - November 23, 2011 - 12:34 am

Wow! These pictures are amazing! You guys are the most adorable couple!
Congratulations on your engagement, you two look very much inlove :)

Nicole Leblanc - November 23, 2011 - 12:45 am

Anazing .. That story is exactly what was needed to get the day started right :) you really did a fabulous job capturing true live xox mindy and Steve you deserve all the freat things in life :)<3 I too am so glad to be apart of the celebrations :) great photographs!!!!!!!!!!!

Erica - November 23, 2011 - 10:25 am

Very nice pics!!!!

Cassie Burrows - November 23, 2011 - 6:15 pm

The pictures are amazing!!! I cant wait to be apart of their big day! Great job!

Shannon Kwok - November 23, 2011 - 9:59 pm

Amazing pictures!!

Julie - November 25, 2011 - 6:54 pm

Beautiful pictures! love it!

Devin - November 28, 2011 - 9:05 pm

They are so great!

Danielle - November 28, 2011 - 9:05 pm

You’re pictures are beautiful and I love them. You 2 are one of my favourite couples ever!!! You picked the perfect location for them :)

Maggie Dame - November 28, 2011 - 9:46 pm

Loooooooove the engagement shots, can’t wait to see the wedding photos! XOXOX

Rhiannah - November 28, 2011 - 11:06 pm

Amazing <3

Julie Los - November 28, 2011 - 11:34 pm

OMG – Absolutely the cutest couple on this earth.. GEEZUSSS I LOVE YOU GUYS!! <3 Amazing pictures, you guys got some AMAZING shots for sure!! (Wonderful job photographer!) Cannot wait for the wedding and those pictures – will be even more AMAZING!! Exciting!

Sarah - November 29, 2011 - 8:54 am

They look great. I love the ones of you laughing.

Vanesa - November 29, 2011 - 8:17 pm

Amazing photos!

Aden - November 29, 2011 - 8:46 pm

These pictures are amazing! Mindy you’re stunning:)

Dan - November 29, 2011 - 8:47 pm

Fantastic pictures. Congrats you two!

Sarah - November 29, 2011 - 8:48 pm

These pictures are gorgeous! Mindy and Steve you guys look amazing! I’m sooo excited for you two!

Steve Phan - November 29, 2011 - 8:48 pm

You did a pretty good job making me look awesomer than normal. Must’ve been the sweater I picked out all by myself, like a big boy. Thanks so much for taking the time to drive yourself into a ditch to lighten up the mood!

Melizza Benenati - November 29, 2011 - 8:48 pm

You too look so in love. The pictures are gorgeous.

Taylor - November 29, 2011 - 8:58 pm

beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple ! Pictures are stunning, congrats again :)

David - November 29, 2011 - 8:59 pm

Those are beautiful pics

Jess Nascimento - November 29, 2011 - 9:21 pm

Awww u guys r sooo cute, pics are
beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

ola allison - November 29, 2011 - 9:36 pm

beautiful photos! Even if it meant towing the car:)

Sam - November 30, 2011 - 8:43 pm

Love the photos! You guys had one great shoot!

Tiffany + Alex | married | ancaster mill

Let me start by saying this. I have posted far too many photos in this blog post. I know that already! I sincerely couldn’t help myself and let me assure you that I pared it down to half of my original number of photos. Today is also my birthday! It is the one day out of the whole year that I can bag off work and do whatever I want without feeling guilty. The day when my husband takes on all my responsibilities and gives me a break from school lunches, car pool, cooking and cleaning. I find it funny that what I chose to do was this blog post since technically it is work! I guess it just goes to show how much I truly love this job :) Enough about me! Let’s talk about my incredible clients and friends Tiffany and Alex.

Alex and Tiffany’s wedding day was, simply said,  perfect. It was thanksgiving weekend…you know the weekend that ended up being 30 degrees…in October!! We met up at the Ancaster Mill to get some getting ready photos in the bridal suite before the evening ceremony. What a beautiful place the Ancaster Mill is. I loved everything about it! So many places to photograph!

 

Tiffany’s bouquet was so unique with it’s feather accent.

Alex asked for a photograph of his cuff links which were a gift from Tiffany. Apparently he has a nickname that relates to the shape of them :)

I loved these little packets filled with lavendar that guests were given to sprinkle on the bride and groom as they walked back down the aisle together.

The outdoor ceremony location at the Ancaster Mill is one of the prettiest I have ever seen!

Alex and Tiffany had it thought out down to every last detail including miniature tissue boxes!

I love the moment when a Daddy sees his daughter all dressed up to meet her new husband. Gets me every time.

 

During the ceremony Tiffany and Alex’s Mothers lit their own candles to pass on to their kids who would light a single candle together and extinguish the individual ones. A beautiful tradition that touched my heart.

I love this photo. I know it isn’t going to go on a magazine cover but you would know how special it is if you were there with me. Families letting go and uniting all at the same time. Amazing.

The boys :)

Tiffany is full of humour and having fun is important to her!

How beautiful are these ladies!!

I love how animated Tiffany is. She radiates happiness and beauty.

Alex LOVES to fish so her Dad brought along some old fishing rods as props so we had a little fun with them!

One of my all time favourite photographs.

Another BIG LOVE for this moment!

This one makes me feel peaceful.

I loved all the little details Tiffany included in her day. From the white pumpkins to the antique post cards to the bird cage for letters. Amazing!

Tiffany and Alex moved to Berlin shortly after the wedding and so when I saw this map I decided to use it to photograph the rings! I love how it turned out!

The last thing Tiffany and Alex had me photograph was their first dance. It was a perfect blend of fun and romantic.

FUN.

ROMANTIC.

Tiffany and Alex. Thank you for trusting me so openly with such an important task. I hope you love your pictures as much as I do and that they truly represent the memories of such and important day. Much love, me.

Location: Ancaster Mill

Flowers: Joan’s Blooming Place

Dress: Angie’s Bridal

 

sean - November 9, 2011 - 6:19 pm

man, these are gorgeous! UNreal work! love every single one!

jenn - November 9, 2011 - 6:25 pm

Wow Ang once again amazing photos. i love the last one . Well all of the . My cousin got married there and it was the best wedding I have been to .

Brian - November 9, 2011 - 7:07 pm

Wow Angela!!! You out did yourself on this one!!! Beautiful images. Such perfect light location and a gorgeous couple!!

Great great work! I really admire your skill

Christine - November 9, 2011 - 7:37 pm

STUNNING!! this should be published my friend!! Her skin tone is to die for!
xoxo

Marylou - November 9, 2011 - 9:12 pm

Absolutely a luscious cornucopia of memories

Bill - November 11, 2011 - 10:26 pm

I know I’m the Dad, Angela, but these photos truly radiate more than the whole sum of Tiffany and Alex’s perfect Day October 6th 2011. What a mastery in light!

Elisa - November 12, 2011 - 7:12 am

Wow… these are exquisite!! Such a beautiful day captured so elegantly!

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Kyle + Carolina | engaged | waterloo, on

Meet Kyle and Carolina….these two are one talented couple. Carolina is an opera singer and Kyle is a wickedly talented DJ and musician. They also own and operate a very busy company called The Event Firm. They offer a complete line of services from event planning, to flowers, lighting, decor and music. Kind of a one stop shop I suppose :) I have no doubt that their wedding will be beautiful, unique and a down right amazing party!!

 

sean - November 7, 2011 - 6:17 pm

amazing! love them!

Carolina - November 7, 2011 - 11:48 pm

Ah Thanks Ang! I looooove the photos!!! Absolutely amazing!

Meg + Tyson | engaged | stratford, on

Say hello to the funnest couple ever! Honestly, I laughed more during this session than I do shooting a photo booth! That is saying a lot. We met up at my place then hopped in the car to head over to Stratford where Tyson works at the theatre there. I LOVE the colours in fall. Doesn’t get much better than the colours of maple leaves this time of year!

Two of my  favourites :)

Meg and Tyson have their own little zoo at home with their two cats and dog. How cute!!

L.O.V.E.

K.I.S.S.I.N.G

A little fun with flash. I love how this turned out!

Thank you Meg and Tys for such an amazing afternoon AND for the yummy pizza dinner. It was so great getting to know you both. xx

Sandra Regier - Photographer - November 1, 2011 - 11:43 am

Nicely done Angela! Love the variety in this session and the colours are awesome!

stacey - November 1, 2011 - 12:24 pm

Stunning – and so creative. Love everything about these!

Laura Boyd - November 1, 2011 - 12:37 pm

LOVE the fall colours! And the “fun with flash” – not sure how you do that, magic?

Jen Beaupre - November 1, 2011 - 1:34 pm

So beautiful!!! The colours are amazing and I totally love the one of them peeking over the wall and the one of them standing above the waterfall! Fun!

rowe - November 1, 2011 - 3:40 pm

what a super fun couple… lovely session!

Heidi - November 1, 2011 - 8:18 pm

What a great looking couple!

Nancy - November 1, 2011 - 8:22 pm

Wonderful shots and gorgeous backdrops.
My vote is for a canvas of a GOOFY one, not the sappy smoochy ones!!
:)

Meg - November 1, 2011 - 8:27 pm

Ang, you are magic!! We love them and you!

shanna - November 1, 2011 - 8:33 pm

Great pictures. I love the last one.

shanna - November 1, 2011 - 8:35 pm

Great pictures. I love the last picture and your fam at home photo

Kailey Shoemaker - November 1, 2011 - 8:40 pm

Megs, there are amazing :) I love them!

Jodi - November 1, 2011 - 8:47 pm

Beautiful pictures!

Michelle - November 1, 2011 - 9:00 pm

Oh my goodness Meg! Beautiful pictures! You are going to be a gorgeous bride! You and Tyson make the cutest couple!

Alex - November 1, 2011 - 9:03 pm

Absolutely gorgeous!! These pictures totally capture who meg & tys are! :)

Jason Wentworth - November 1, 2011 - 9:12 pm

Very impressive, can’t imagine what it cost to make Ty look good on film. The one with the “fun with flash” is the best in my opinion. Great scenery as well!

Eloise - November 2, 2011 - 8:38 am

Really fabulous pictures!

Erin Rachel - November 2, 2011 - 8:41 am

These photos are stunning, the fall colours just pop! I love how Meg and Tys were captured in their natural moments giggling with each other; those shots were definitely my fave :) Meg you look absolutely gorgeous!!!

Nicole - November 2, 2011 - 9:06 am

Stunning pictures you two, you have an awesome photographer and I love all the fall colours!

Gill - November 2, 2011 - 11:58 am

These shots really do capture them as a couple, I just love them and will likely want to order a few.
Can I get a price?

Pete Holland - November 2, 2011 - 7:03 pm

Great Pictures! Excellent depth of field! But who’s the lumberjack?

Rachel Freeman - November 2, 2011 - 9:15 pm

I’m so glad that not only are the pictures beautiful they also show your personalities!

Courtney - November 3, 2011 - 12:38 pm

The one on the log is very scandalous! I love it!

Ryan McGuire - November 3, 2011 - 1:58 pm

Gorgeous Pictures. Where were they done?

Susan - November 3, 2011 - 6:57 pm

Beautiful! Angela has certainly captured you :) What fun!

Tyson Wentworth - November 3, 2011 - 7:42 pm

Wow you made us look amazing! So many that I want to frame! It’s gonna be difficult to pick!! Thank you sooo very much

Chris. - November 3, 2011 - 8:35 pm

Gorgeous! Love the work with the fall colours.

Christine - November 3, 2011 - 8:37 pm

You can really see how much fun you guys have together. Great work!

Steph - November 3, 2011 - 10:14 pm

Meg and Tyson you both look awesome the pictures let the truth out and show how truely happy you both are! I’m so excitted for the both of you and wish this next year to be as stress free as possible! We love you both! Your pictures are beautiful your photographer did an awesome job!

Robbie - November 6, 2011 - 11:14 am

Awesome photos. Megan, hope Tyson knows how lucky he is……
Breakfast Ladies

Laura Baird - November 6, 2011 - 8:50 pm

Great photos guys!! you both look so good :)

Dane Karges - November 6, 2011 - 8:52 pm

looking good guys! awesome scenery!

Sara - November 8, 2011 - 3:56 pm

The pics are amazing!!! I especially love the I pad one with your babies!!!

Jon - November 10, 2011 - 4:49 pm

Great shoot guys!

Kathy - November 14, 2011 - 12:56 pm

Amazing shots… you guys look like you had so much fun!

Heather - November 14, 2011 - 12:57 pm

so beautiful, love the fall colors too

Ashley - November 14, 2011 - 12:58 pm

wohoooo congrats you both… love the pictures!
looks like a great photographer!

Linda - November 14, 2011 - 12:59 pm

super pictures!
looks like you both had alot of fun, wish we had photos like this 46yrs ago

mark - November 14, 2011 - 1:00 pm

love the colours, cant wait to see your wedding pictures

Katlyn - November 14, 2011 - 7:31 pm

These are beautiful pictures!! I love the fall colours!

Mandy - November 14, 2011 - 10:28 pm

I just love these photos! You guys look amazing!! xo

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