bad news: I’ve been sick with a cold for a few weeks, and I couldn’t seem to shake it.

good news: I FINALLY went to the doctor  + got some antibiotics and now on the mend. YAY!

While being sick, I’ve been working, editing, and asking myself, why aren’t I getting better?   (I know right, slow learner.)

Today, I’ve taken the doctors orders and I’m on the couch resting, watching Nate Berkus.

On the show is one of my FAVORITE people + celebrity chef from his TV show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri

My brain instantly flashed back to photoshoot Guy and I did together that I never blogged. Following doctor’s orders, it’s not in this post.

but, it’s now on my list of things to blog and there are a whole lot of new photos coming!

Until then, here is a photo of me with Guy from my original post

If you don’t know who Guy Fieri is, click here.  He’s a pretty awesome Guy as well as a rockstar of a chef.

back to the couch i go. have a beautiful Wednesday!

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the rocknroll wedding of Dr. John and Erin from my destination wedding this past March has been featured on one of my fav websites rocknrollbride.com (click here to see Kat’s post)

I originally posted this wedding on my blog, but gave Kat a few more of my fav pics to post – enjoy!

“The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is not your usual destination wedding location…  Then again, we’re not your typical bride and groom,” wrote Erin & John. “First of all, we wanted to base our wedding and honeymoon around Carnival that happens every year in Trinidad.  It’s one of the world’s largest Carnival celebrations – and we wanted to be dressed in sequins, feathers, and not much else for our honeymoon celebration.  We invited our friends to come to Tobago the week before Carnival for our wedding.  We rented out all the villas at The Palms Villa Resort – and partied for a solid week leading up to our big day.  The following week, our friends followed us on our honeymoon…and danced with us in the streets of Trinidad!  How nice of Trinidad to throw us such a lovely wedding reception!”

The wedding day started with portraits on the beach, “Our photographer Angela Hubbard spent the morning following us around the small island of Tobago taking our photos on the beach, next to the colorful and whimsical architecture of Tobago, with goats, carrying chickens – you name it!  She captured such whimsical, beautiful, and silly moments… The photos are priceless.”

Erin wore an amazing Vera Wang gown and John designed his outfit himself.  ”He wanted something just as unique and special,” continued Erin. “He succeeded, with custom made boots, hat, suit, and a vintage Louis Vuitton silk shirt.  John’s best friend and best man, his chocolate lab, Loki, couldn’t be there – but his life-sized cut-out was!  As for the rest of the bridal party, we gave loose guidelines – but really, it was all about us. With a few accessories like parasols for the bridesmaids and matching hats for the groomsmen – everything came together beautifully.”

“To end our special day, we lit Chinese wishing lanterns and sent them off into the night sky.  It was so beautiful (despite our worry that our wedding might forever be known as “the night we burned down Tobago”) and magical – that thinking back on it now, it hardly seems real…”

What a beautiful location for such a cool couple! Thank you to Erin & John and their photographer Angela for sharing this wedding with us today.

I will be out of town for a few days to do a couple shoots in Ottawa and enjoy a bit of sunshine.  back soon.

If you would like to book a session in Ottawa, please feel free to call or email me.  thanks so much!

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original post of  the B+B wedding is posted here.

I was just ticked pink when sweet Shelley @ Blueberry weddings asked to feature this amazing LOS ANGELES WEDDING (of one of my besties) Bridgette, that took place at the AMAZING Marvimon this past March.

Here’s what she wrote:

The images we received for this next wedding submission, shocked and surprised me. Why? Well because this is the work of the bride’s very good friend, who was attending the wedding! Someone else was actually the “official” photographer! The super talented Angela Hubbard captured so much of the details the bride and groom poured themselves into creating. From the place cards and candy centerpieces to the reception menus, favor bags and customized photo booth – this couple is the definition of Do-It-Yourself-Couture! I love it all and I love that they had so much fun with it. They even incorporated an I Spy table game, encouraging guests to use the disposable cameras to capture all the wonderful moments throughout the evening.

Bridgette + Biff are obviously extremely creative individuals, but one thing stood out above all the rest in these images. One thing that could not be overlooked. One thing that made a lasting impression on me and I’m sure will do the same for you.  Look how happy they are! Look how much joy and love and laughter is surrounding them in virtually every image! Look at how the two of them absolutely radiate when they are next to each other. This is a moment they won’t soon forget and kudos to such an amazing friend and photographer for capturing it all for them.

As the framed mantra stated “Today I will be happier than a bird with a french fry.” And from my bird’s eye view, I would say they most certainly were.

B+B I LOVE YOU! Thanks for being such a special part of my life and I can’t wait to see you again very soon!

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OMGGGGGGGG!!!!! This past Sunday, was one of the most special days EVER!!!

One of my best friends Bridgette got married to her love Biff.  I was so excited and thrilled to attend a wedding with all of my closest friends.

A time to celebrate and enjoy the union of such a wonderful couple.  There was an official wedding photographer who did an amazing job  (I was watching closely) but yipiee – I got to enjoy myself!!!

I will say, I  just couldn’t help myself sneak and snap a few detail shots because they were just AMAZING!!!

Bridgette did it all herself (with help from the ladies ) and it was sooooooooooo Bridgette.

The wedding was at an amazing venue in LA

such an amazing job on details and then the wedding… i cried – of course

Biff walked down with his children. They all looked AMAZING!!!

and then the beautiful Bridgette… stunning..STUNNING!!! my gorgeous friend, I LOVE YOU TO BITS!!!!

so pretty…now let the party begin!!!!

even the butter was spectacular

our handsome groom – LOVE the bow-tie and boutonniere.

how CUTE are they????

and it was great to see Bonnie + Johnny

and Rick + Paige (remember they got married at Frank Sinatra’s house in Palm Springs)

my FAVORITE part were the lasagna cupcakes! mmmmmmm

If you know me at all – I am the BIGGEST GLEEK!!!! I was starstuck when I saw my crush, Kevin McHale (Artie Abrams)

I’ve never seen her happier and more beautiful then on her wedding.

I loved the father/daughter dance. Especially Em’s sparkly chucks!

and of course my friends!!!

Again, I apologize for being m.i.a .  I have once again been racking up airmiles and jetting round the globe.

Tomorrow I will find myself happily settled back in Vancouver (at least til early June). I hope Whiskey remembers who I am and isn’t too mad at me.

Yesterday at one of my besties’ got married.  They had the BEST photobooths I have ever seen, so I grabbed my gals and took to the other side of the camera

too fun!  More from B+B’s wedding tomorrow.

xo angela

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I have documented over 500 weddings in my 15 year career, and I have to say I think this is one of the most unique

rocknroll wedding I have ever photographed.  Erin + Dr. John decided to share their destination wedding in Tobago with about 40 close friends from Vancouver and then continue the celebration with everyone in Trinidad @ Carnivale.

here are a few fun photographs…

Erin’s Vera Wang wedding dress was to DIE for

the gorgeous custom wedding rings were made by local Vancouver designers Costen Catbalue

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these images

and just because…

I loved that the girls had parasols, and the guys hats

and of course there were many a chicken walking about the ceremony and our villas

and no caribbean wedding is complete without steel drums

the most magical part of this fairytale wedding were the 50 lanterns that filled the night sky.

Erin, Dr. John and my new destination friends – it was such a pleasure to meet you, spend the week with you and share this magical adventure with you.  Special thanks too to the crew at the Palms Resort.

It was certainly an adventure and journey that will never be forgotten

(and I was delighted to get away in February from this Vancouver snow)

much love, angela. x

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I count my blessings every day that this Vancouver wedding photographer gets to travel for destination weddings.

The wedding of Erin and Dr. John happened yesterday here in Tobago, and it was beyond spectacular.  Here is a tease of the gorgeous wedding party…more to come.

It was such a fairytale dream come true.

If you are planning a destination wedding, please feel free to contact me below.

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Gone to the Island of Trinidad + Tobago - please email us for a faster response as the office phone will not be checked daily.

thank you.

pls note these are not my photos. i got them off Flickr

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First stop -  Vegas for the WPPI convention – it may take me a bit longer to respond to your call, so please email me at info@hubbardphotography.com for a faster response.

If you are in Vegas, and would like to connect – would love to see, meet, chat with you. Please email me and let’s make it happen!

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