About Us

There is something magical about taking a photograph, and being able to experience a moment in time over again. But as a photographer the feeling goes deeper than that, looking through the lenses at the subject, be it a person or a lone tree in a field. Right before the shutter snaps there is a moment where the photographer feels for that moment in time, that there is nothing else in the world except them and the subject. Photographs speak louder and more often than words. They are a ticket into the past, they are the feeling that touches your heart and a moment recorded forever.
    
We are the Erika & Ryan a team. we both find beauty and order in chaos, watching for the delicate interplay of light and contrast and -SNAP- there is that moment. That moment of shear natural beauty in everyday things. We approach our calling with an openness of spirit, an openness of mind that allows us to become caught in a moment of time, however minute to find the perfection that exists in everyday moments. Perfectionists at heart, we are driven to improve, learn, and to find the connections between technology and artistry, nature and mathematics; there is a mathematical equation within every image. We experiment with new media, lighting techniques, proportion, layering. We are driven to develop constant mastery of technical skill which we realize is the unattainable goal and therefore will provide us with a lifetime of learning opportunities.

We don't like to use chemicals for development, nor do we want to waste paper, so we view our images on the computer and print only the very best. We enjoy photographing a variety of subjects, be them people, or inanimate objects, landscapes or interiors. Delving into different worlds keeps us fresh and creative. Each different area of photography we tackle helps to compliment another and only helps us to fulfill our ongoing quest for knowledge.

But at the end of the day the purpose of our photography like all art is to share the beauty of the world and to evoke emotion. To tell a story through the image, to create a believable subject and to deliver a message of truth. Our art is 50% heart and 50% soul, its speaks to us on so many levels with so many layers. It is every ounce of who we were at that moment in time, it is a reflection of our life, our family, and our community. It reminds us of our past, and is helping to pave the road for our future.

Wedding Dates

Every year there is always a few dates that everyone wants to get married on. They are the dates that book up the fastest and then we continue to get inquiries for for month and months afterward.

This years popular dates have been June 19th and August 21st. Actually the entire month of August is crazy for us.

But we still have some dates leading up to August that are available, so if you are getting married or know someone who is and is still searching for their photographers please contact us!
We can’t wait to hear from you!

And since no post is complete with out images, here are a few images that I didn’t post the first time around, but absolutely love.

Steve & Charlotte’s wedding at Toronto Botanical Gardens July 2009. Check out their wedding featured on Weddingbells Blog!
Enjoy!

wedding photography Wedding Dates

wedding photography Wedding Dates

Awaken

Some of our very good photogra-friends Dave & Charlotte are hosting an awesome workshop on March 20th & 21st 2010 for photographers to open their minds.

Check out their line up, they even have a hypnotist!

So come join us and a bunch of super cool photographers for an awesome weekend. Get your tickets now and don’t forget to mention Rowell Photography when you sign up!

photographers life Awaken

photographers life Awaken

Photo of the Day #4 – Studio shooting

I never realized how much I missed working in a studio until we opened our new home based studio. I love controlling light. Knowing how to use a studio is a huge benefit to photographers, there are so many new photographers out there only using available natural light. There is a whole other world of photography out there if you expand your knowledge of lighting.  Ryan is a amazing at studio lighting, he should be teaching lighting classes to photographers.

Here is a pic of 2 of our most photographed clients, Brittany & Harley. You may recognize them as their faces have been on this blog before. They are both growing up so fast. I don’t even recognize Brittany anymore.

More images from their modeling  studio shoot  to come soon.

Erika & Ryan

model life Photo of the Day #4   Studio shooting

February 27, 2010 - 11:00 pm jackelyn - holy moly!!! your right erika.... i didnt even recognize brittany.. goregous!! and little harley.. cute as ever! :)

February 27, 2010 - 7:37 pm Amber-Lynn Beers-Hutchison - You keep reminding me why I keep coming back EVERY time! I have used so many photographers and you guys still reign supreme! I love you guys!! xoxo Amber-Lynn

Honeymoon Escape – Tara & Ryan – Versailles, FR.

Tara & Ryan’s Honeymoon photo shoot lasted 2 days the 2nd day was at Versailles palace and Trianon Palace Hotel. This trip was my second time to Versailles Palace, and I was still overwhelmed. Its hard not to be, the entire palace is filed with framed paintings that could cover my house! I always have a hard time imagining people living there, its no wonder Petit Trianon was built as a getaway for Marie Antoinette. Having the chance to shoot at Versailles and around the gardens is very surreal. I am a huge French Revolution buff and I am full of useless facts about Marie Antoinette, so getting the chance to see everything on context was an amazing experience.

This is our very last post on the blog of Tara and Ryan for a while, they have had a very nice stay here, but its finally time for me to start putting together their albums (they have ordered one from each country we visited). yesterday Tara and Ryan left for Dubai, to move into their new home. Congratulations!!! we can’t wait to see photos of your new place. Stay in touch. (I know you will)

Erika & Ryan

Ryan, Tara and I in the Hall of Mirrors, Versailles Palace.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

A goofy shot of Ryan and I shooting Tara & Ryan

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

Ryan took this shot of the reflections of chandeliers in Marie Antoinette’s bedroom, I took the same shot when I was there 7 months earlier.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

The ceiling fresco in the Bastille Hall, and an ornate doorknob with Louis The Sun King’s face on it.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

destination wedding photography Honeymoon Escape   Tara & Ryan   Versailles, FR.

March 5, 2010 - 6:28 pm Laurie-Ann Stuart - Erika and Ryan these pictures are just beautiful. It seems you not only captured Versailles, but the couple. It's almost like we are evesdropping on them as they enjoy the location. another wonderful job. take care LA

March 4, 2010 - 1:53 pm Ryan Rowell - Thanks so much Alan :) I feel it really shows the sheer size of the place.

March 4, 2010 - 1:48 pm Alan Nielsen - Seriously!! This is one of the most amazing shots I've seen in a long time. http://rowellphoto.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/versailles-bastille-gallery-portraits.jpg

February 27, 2010 - 1:03 am Tara - Thanks again to Erika for not only being a photographer, but my hair and make-up artist this day as well!!! I couldn't have done it without you :)

February 25, 2010 - 9:40 pm Stephanie - Wow!!! These pics are fantastic!! I especially love the pictures in the snow. The palace is beautiful, the frescoes remind me of Italy. I also really like the solo pics of Tara with the white headpiece. Great job!!

February 25, 2010 - 1:31 pm David Soong - Hey Ryan, we'll definitely run into each other soon. Great shots!! By the way I love the Trianon Palace too.. Will u be in Vegas for WPPI? I'll be there, who knows we'll meet up there :)

February 24, 2010 - 10:51 pm Apryl - That's so incredible that you were able to do that. How great it is that you could photograph this couple all over Europe. Great work too!

February 24, 2010 - 12:09 am Gail - Absolutely stunning as usual, you guys!

February 23, 2010 - 11:22 pm Ryan Rowell - @Melissa, It truly was so much fun being there, but it helps too that the couple was wonderful to work with.

February 23, 2010 - 11:21 pm Ryan Rowell - @Rebecca, I really wish we had the chance to see the gardens on that trip, but it was wonderful being there all the same. Next time for sure we will get into those gardens. :)

February 23, 2010 - 1:45 pm melissa howlett - Absolutely beautiful guys! Must have been a lot of fun.

February 23, 2010 - 1:32 pm Rebecca - Oh so gorgeous! I love Versailles.

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