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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!

sarah veenstra | makeup artist | waterloo, on

My dear friend Sarah called me up a few weeks ago and asked if I would take some photographs for her portfolio. Sarah is a make up artist and she wanted to create some new looks for the current wedding season. I jumped at the chance to work with her. As you can see she is very talented and we had a fantastic time with these beautiful girls. If you are interested in contacting Sarah you can find her website here!

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David - June 30, 2011 - 2:20 am

Hi Ange, nice shots, but the makeup is way overdone IMHO, very unnatural looking, it’s the first thing you notice.

Angela - June 30, 2011 - 6:52 am

Haha David. I think that is just their 19 year old skin : )

Hilary - June 30, 2011 - 6:59 am

Fabulous work ladies! Flawless make up and photography! Sarah – you are absolutely amazing at what you do. So proud:)

Joy Stewart - July 17, 2011 - 10:46 am

These are amazing! Love the makeup and love the shots! So creative! I wish I needed a makeup artist soon – I will definitely recommend her!

Jenny + Einar | married | waterloo, on

My girlfriend Hilary and I were chatting the other day about how much we love people in love. I am a wedding photographer because it gives me joy to photograph happy people that are in love and telling the whole world about it. Jenny and Einar stood in front of my camera and without saying a word to them I snapped the first two shots of the day below. They remain my favourites from the entire day and I think they show exactly what their love looks like. Beautiful and genuine.

Jenny with her gorgeous daughters.

Einar with his best man having a laugh….I think at my expense but I am good with that :)

 

Jenny and Einar had a backyard affair and it was so wonderful to walk amongst their friends and meet so many fascinating people. Jenny has 4 siblings and they and their families were the most delightful people.

Thank you Jenny and Einar for having me photograph your incredible day. I loved spending time with you and your families. xx

 

 

Hilary - July 6, 2011 - 12:21 pm

Ang – once again you have captured the love of this family perfectly! Big sigh….xo
What gorgeous photos!!!

Julie + will | engaged | waterloo, on

The story of how Julie and Will met gives me goosebumps. It was truly a meeting that seemed to be constructed by fate. I know from my own experience, meeting my husband Jerry, that when it seems so random yet so purposeful you are overwhelmed with this feeling that you are on the right path. That you belong together even though the road twists and turns threatening to pull you apart. It’s like you have a secret that no one else could ever know or understand. It is happiness.

 

Julie’s ring is spectacular. So elegant. On our walk back to the cars when our shoot was done we came across a garden with these gorgeous peonies. Julie will have peonies in her bouquet which makes me happy.

 

I am looking so forward to your wedding in July! xx

Sarah - June 23, 2011 - 10:10 am

Julie and Will’s photos are absolutely beautiful. We are so excited for your guys’ special day!!!
Lots of love,
Sarah and Greg xo

jessica - June 23, 2011 - 10:22 am

These pictures are stunning and you guys look great!!!

Alice Hutchinson - June 23, 2011 - 11:32 am

Julie & Will- The #8 photo on my screen is a close up of both your faces – that’s my favorite. Nice fun variety in all the other photos will add many happy memories to Julie’s scrapbook,but in years to come you will want to see ‘the way we were’, trust me I often look at my 55 years ago engagement picture and while you are looking ahead, I am looking back.
It is going to be one happy day July 9,2011.
Love to you both, Grandma Hutch

Kathrina Hutchinson - June 23, 2011 - 11:36 am

Love the natural setting… absolutely beautiful photo’s.

jenn - June 23, 2011 - 2:15 pm

Julie
Theses pictures are just amazing !!! Great Job Ang. Soooo Beautiful !!!!!! Can not wait to see the pics from your wedding

Louise - June 23, 2011 - 3:31 pm

Beautiful pictures!! Congrats again. I hope your day is everything you dreamed of and more!!! Louise and Matt Sisco

Amber - June 23, 2011 - 5:47 pm

Wow, these pictures are absolutely stunning!! I couldn’t be happier for my sister, and soon to be brother in law. You guys have something really special, that most people only dream of. Congratulations, and all the best!! Love, Amber xox

Julie - June 23, 2011 - 6:11 pm

Angela, you are so amazing! Thank you for capturing all the love we have for each other. You climbed in bushes..sat on the ground..and even had a spider crawl on you..all for us! We are so greatful to have met you and these pictures are beyond anything we could have ever imagined. xo

Laurita - June 23, 2011 - 7:37 pm

Fantastic! These are great J!

Jenny - June 23, 2011 - 9:28 pm

LOVE the locations of these photos- they’ve got that modern/romantic vibe! The one in the tree is breathtaking.

Renee - June 24, 2011 - 9:51 am

What a beautiful pair you two are! Can’t wait to celebrate your day!

“Once in awhile,
Right in the middle of an ordinary life,
Love gives us a fairy tale.”

Muffin - June 26, 2011 - 10:02 am

So glad the pictures are up! My favourites are 1,4 and 9.
You guys make a great couple and I can’t wait to have a brother so hurry up and get married! :d

Love,

Megs <3

kelly + jamie | married | oakville, on

You might remember Kelly and Jamie from their engagement session last year. After working with them I knew we were going to have a crazy fun time on their wedding day. Kelly is beautiful and unbelievably charismatic. EVERYONE loves her from the minute they meet her. Jamie is quiet and sweet and they compliment each other so well. Here are some favourites from their day.

The ladies were amazing to hang out with all day.

Hilary grabbed the next two photos while hanging with the boys.

Married at last! I love the “coming back down the aisle” photo. Always such incredible expressions of happiness.

 

This is my favourite photograph from the entire day. I remember loading the cards when I got home, VERY late at night, and this one jumping out at me.

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The first dance is always a sweet photograph.

Kelly and Jamie, you truly are the definition of fun and relaxed. Thank you for your trust. xx

 

 

 

 

 

Eric - June 22, 2011 - 12:13 pm

Top notch Angela. But how did you do that ring shot Houdini?

Angela - June 22, 2011 - 12:25 pm

Haha. With patience Eric!!!!

Renee - June 22, 2011 - 12:31 pm

Ah, beautiful, Angela! Love the ring shot too ;)

Annya - June 22, 2011 - 1:04 pm

They are beautiful Angela! Thank you for being so much fun to work with and capturing Kelly’s day so well!

Carrie Robinson - June 22, 2011 - 2:48 pm

Your wedding photos nearly make me cry every time! It looks like it was a beautiful wedding, congrats Kelly and Jamie!!!

Amy Harry - June 22, 2011 - 4:10 pm

Hi Angela,

I am a friend of kelly’s and her wedding photos are awsome and beautiful. You did a great job.

Amy

Gina Heaton - June 22, 2011 - 7:50 pm

Love the pictures of Kelly and Jamies wedding, they are just beautiful! I love the weddind rings at the end very nice!

Brandie - June 22, 2011 - 8:28 pm

Such beautiful pics!!

Kelly - June 23, 2011 - 6:59 am

Angela, Jamie and I love the photos. Thank you for the blog post! We’re excited to see them all and have no idea how we’re going to choose our favourites! Thanks for being amazing :)

ELAINE - June 23, 2011 - 3:23 pm

Angela, great job! The photo’s are just beautiful. You make a mother cry.

Elaine

Mandi Nikole - June 23, 2011 - 10:28 pm

Nice images. Love the ring shot and the couple shots. You really captured their love for each other.

kerri + Dev | married | St George Hall | waterloo, on

Kerri and Dev have that sweet kind of love. The kind that high school sweethearts are made of…only they met in their 20′s. When you are around them it seems they are like two magnets in a room, always drawn to each other. If you were at their wedding then I know you know exactly what I mean. To say this day was full of sentiment would be an enormous understatement. It was a day that I will feel honoured to be part of for the rest of my life. I know for Kerri, the moments were filled with unparalleled joy and a deep sorrow. Her strength and her spirit are inspiring beyond words.

 

 

The ladies were simply exquisite in their steel grey gowns.

Hilary caught some incredibly fun moments with the junior groomsmen. Love these boys!!

 

Kerri and Dev decided to do a first look and see one another before the ceremony. It was and always is such a gorgeous experience when you see each other for the first time. I love the first look because it steals away all your nerves and reminds you what you have to look forward to in the hours to come.

 

 

Kerri’s dress was quite unique. I absolutely loved it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were some dancers hired to provide some entertainment and to kick off the reception. It was an incredible show!

Happily ever after….

Kelly - June 9, 2011 - 8:31 pm

Angela, these are stunning! What a gorgeous couple. Her dress was beautiful and the bouquets were fabulous! I love the grey dresses :) Beautiful shots in the orchard…so awesome!

jenn - June 9, 2011 - 9:17 pm

STUNNING !!!! Just Stunning !

Jen Beaupre - June 10, 2011 - 3:39 pm

Just stunning Ange! My favourite is the last one of the two of them before the ring photo! Beautiful!

Kelly - June 11, 2011 - 1:30 pm

These are beautiful! I love the one where she’s holding up the back of her dress. Awesome Ange!

Kerri - June 11, 2011 - 10:26 pm

Thank-you!! I love the pictures!!! :)

Debbie Karpowicz - June 13, 2011 - 10:48 am

Every detail of Kerri and Dev’s wedding was perfect
The photos captured every moment to remember

Shari - June 13, 2011 - 1:05 pm

What GORGEOUS pictures!!!! Dev and Kerri—what a beautiful wedding.

Emily - June 13, 2011 - 1:15 pm

Fabulous shots. Love the one of Kerri when Dev sees her for the first time. What a great day!!

Stephanie - June 13, 2011 - 5:57 pm

These photos are so sooo beautiful! Congrats again xox

Mom - June 16, 2011 - 8:56 am

Fabulous!

Christine Treichel - June 16, 2011 - 1:18 pm

Beautiful pictures, making the day always remembered just as
it was. My happy wishes to the bride and groom.

Suzy - June 16, 2011 - 7:08 pm

The pics are absolutely phenomenal and very unique! I love it!

Jane Saxena - June 21, 2011 - 3:01 pm

Wonderful photos!! So glad we were there to help celebrate.

Lisa - June 24, 2011 - 9:15 am

Beautiful photos of a truly amazing couple. You captured their spirit perfectly!

MICHELLE - July 11, 2011 - 9:03 pm

what beautiful pictures……..thanks for the opportunity to have fun with the dress up!!

jeff - July 11, 2011 - 9:05 pm

a perfect day……….and perfect pictures!!

jeff - July 11, 2011 - 9:05 pm

thanks for a great day, cant wait to see the album

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