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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Go get your tissue now, because you’ll see what I mean.

First about Chad and Lauren, you may remember this couple from their INCREDIBLE romantic engagement shoot here

(My personal favorite shoot EVER!)

or from REAL WEDDINGS MAGAZINE ,

or from their engagement shoot here..

but if you thought that was special, the work that went into this wedding was like none I had ever seen before (and I have shot 600+ weddings in my career)  wow!  Should you happen to be getting married in Penticton and need a wedding planner, friend, your nails done at her spa or an incredible woman to have coffee with, there are two words to describe this wonderful woman, MAMA MARIA!

The wedding took place at the Ponderosa Ranch Resort in Penticton. So gorgeous, right?!

the invites were sent and finally the day day they had been planning for over a year (probably longer as they have been dating for 7) was here.

Stunning doesn’t even begin to describe the worn about how Lauren looked in her Monique L’huillier gown and her sweet shoes

which all the girls signed before they placed on their own.

not only did her shoes rock, but check out the matching ones her girls wore.

so pretty!

the lovely bridesmaid dresses from Bisou Bridal

This reminds me of a Vogue shoot. So many gorgeous women!

and meet Lauren’s mom – mama Maria, her smile and laugh are infectious, you can’t help but love her!

Lauren chose to make her grand entrance by boat, across the lake to the venue.

Where her proud dad, patiently awaited his little girl’s arrival.

yay! married!!

This next post is for the boys, such a creative suggestion

and now back to the portraits

and back at the Ponderosa the party had begun, check out the C+L mama maria created from cement, they were 10 feet tall!

plenty of food and drink to be had at this Italian wedding

and i LOVE LOVE this creative idea of creating a log table instead of a guest book.

and the perfect rings for the perfect wedding thanks to David Penner at JA3D

Chad, Lauren and Mama Maria, I couldn’t think of a better way to ring in my birthday, but with your celebration.

Thanks so much for celebrating our ‘big day’ together in style! xo

vendor thanks also to:

Brides Dress – Monique Lhuiller (Marcella’s Bridal Boutique Seattle)
Bridesmaids dresses – Bisou Bridal

Flowers – Art Knapps Penticton
Food – Joy Road Catering Penticton
Music(Guitar) Kirsti Hack
Makeup – Melissa Craven
Hair – Joeanne and Danielle of Gina’s Hair Salon
Rings: David Penner  JA3D

How sweet they remembered me and my birthday.  Our special day in 2011, celebrated together, that will never be forgotten.

I am really blessed to have the best life!

more to come from this beautiful Penticton wedding very soon!

LOVE! xo

Is that a love story or what????  Insert tears here!

Today I feel so blessed to have been chosen photographer, to document the celebration! It was a beautiful day for a Vancouver wedding celebration and also a big shout out to my second shooter, the ever fantastic B Calhoun for sharing the day with me.

Now, onto our beautiful Vancouver love story….

Meet Chris

and Sarah

Our story begins on 01.11.11 at Chris Church Catherdal and the amazing flowers were  Greenstems and Hollis

Our groom sported a Kenneth Cole, while our bride rocked some Michael Kors shoes and Monique Lhuillier Bliss dress

Nothing short of SPECTACULAR at this event.

feathers, flower and veil by http://www.carolinecalvert.com/

the dazzling rings: hers Gail Jewelrs in Palm Springs  and his: Lugaro

Ink Fancy invites

and the reception, was absolutely divine!

Thanks to Corey and his team at diva at the Met.  Everything was phenomenal. Corey is a great guy as well as an old friend of 17 years.

If you are planning your wedding, I would HIGHLY recommend this venue.

there was nothing short of a party when Famous Players arrived for the dancing and entertainment

a fairytale ending, to this Cinderella story.

much love to Liisa a past bride who you may remember here from her 2009 wedding to Steve

who suggested Sarah use nothing but the BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER and she LOVED HER PHOTOGRAPHER and whew…. and I’m so glad that was me

xoxooxoxoxo  I love being a Vancouver wedding photographer. really, i do!

(and I really love this photo too, not only because it’s with people I love, but all the background action!  thanks Barry for taking it!)

I feel so lucky to be a Vancouver newborn photographer.

It’s twice as much work as wedding photography,

I charge half the price as I would for a one hour session, yet spend 3 hours more

and every time, EVERY TIME I fall in LOVE!

That to me, is SO worth it’s weight in gold.  Meet the newest love of my life…. JP

Should you be expecting or wanting any family portraits done for Christmas, we are now booked until the end of October.

Please feel free to call or email and let us know when you’d like us to schedule you in and we’ll try to squeeze you in if we can.

thanks so much and thanks for allowing me to fall in love! xo

Congrats Paul and Natalie. Thanks Auntie Jacquie for buying them the best gift ever, such a great memory.

Many of you may recognize my ‘poster kids’ Krista and Colin.  Their wedding pics are posted here from their GORGEOUS wedding back in 2006 (September 28) in Big Sur, California.

Krista has a smile that lights up a room.  The second you meet her, you can feel nothing but the love she has inside her.  We met randomly at a conference here in Vancouver. Our paths were blessed to cross and our talks of love were spoken and our words to each other were kept, I felt so blessed to have been flown out to document her big day to the love of her life and her soulmate, Colin (also a filmmaker) 5 years ago!

K+C – I wish you nothing more but a lifetime of happiness. You are such dear friends and my life became instantly better the moment we met.

I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH!

Angela

Could this be you or someone you know?

Do you like a fun environment?  Do you love apple products?

Do you LOVE photography? like to blog and live for social media?

Do you have knowledge of lightroom, photoshop, editing, or maybe even a design flare for creating albums?

Do you know how to email and like chatting on the phone?!

Do you like music? weddings? celebrations? people? dogs?

Organized, fun and have a drivers licence  – valid passports lead to more fun

well, what are you waiting for?  Please send me an email and let’s chat!

and because everything looks better with a photo, here’s a little snap from this weekends GORGEOUS wedding in Penticton!

I just can’t WAIT to meet you!!!! xo

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I have had a REALLY busy couple of month with weddings, TONS of boudoir, rocknroll bands as well as delicious newborns!

I promise there will be a bunch of new images posted very soon. One thing I love about being a Vancouver wedding and portrait photographer, are sometimes escapes to other cities – haha.  I just got back from San Francisco this week, so please – enjoy this photo while I gather some of my favorite images to share with you.

xo angela hubbard

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We started out at 2pm – I was with our beautiful bride, Rachel, while my second shooter was at the groom’s.

I arrived a bit early, (as I always do) finding myself there before the bride, as was let in by her dad, Ted.  Ted is awesome!!

We chit chatted then decided to focus on the details until Rachel got there.  Her house was filled with so many hidden treasures, plus arriving early, I love that it gave me some time to play.

this is Rachel’s dad, Ted

and the day begins

i love this image of Rachel(below), wondering if she was pondering about her wedding day

her parents, Ted + Anne, as cute as can be.  They are so happy for their daughter to have found Mike.

Rachel’s brother was there to make sure the day ran smoothly ; ) thanks Dan

MARRIED

uhhhhhhh Mike, the BRIDE wears the veil   LOL

I love the way Rachel embraced every second of her day.

and what a gorgeous bridal party

HOLLA

and a BIG thank you to my New York City protege and 2011′s bridemaid of the year, Natalia for doing an amazing job helping Rachel yesterday!  you rock girl!

this had to be the BIGGEST cake I have ever seen!  so delish!

and a traditional Japanese dance carried the night of dancing the night away.

Mike and Rachel – much happiness to you both and thanks for being such rockstars on your big day. It was such a pleasure to share in your beautiful wedding celebration at the RVYC.

xo angela hubbard

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