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.

Monthly Archives: July 2007

The good people are in Keswick, Ontario

Stevie is from a small town called Keswick, we decided to take a drive to her place to drop off her photos. We got into Keswick early and decided to stop into Wimpy’s diner and grab some grub. We walked into the restaurant and no one was in there, so we just sat down and...

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Wakestock July 27th & 28th

Ryan decided to have a guys weekend and shoot Wakestock with our friend Richard Roth www.rothphoto.com who just happens to be the best wakeboarding/snowboarding/skateboarding photographer in this area. Here are some shots from Ryan’s weekend at Toronto’s Centre Island.
 
Our friend Richard Roth

 
Ryan’s view from his hotel room downtown Toronto

 
Ryan’s view of Toronto from the...

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Stevie Harrison Portrait Session

So we received an email from a young girl who needed some headshots. Now usually I ask if they are just starting out in the modeling industry or if they have an agent, I usually just assume that kids who email us looking for headshots are looking to become models. Stevie Harrison was not, she...

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1,000 Islands Boat Cruise, New York

Ryan and I decided that we needed a little break, so we took a little trip up to Ganonoque, Ontario with my mom to take the 1,000 islands Boat Cruise. We took the castle tour and got to visit 2 awesome castles Boldt Castle and Singer Castle (after the Singer sewing machine creator)
The castles were...

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Aliyah & Bijan’s Wedding Day 4

July 8th Family Party
We joined the family for a send off party for Aliyah and Bijan before their honeymoon. We had a blast hanging out with the Aliyah and Bijan and their families over those 4 exciting days. They have a great wedding website with the cutest story about how Bijan proposed to Aliyah,...

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Aliyah & Bijan’s Wedding Day 3

July 7th Wedding Ceremony
07-07-07 The luckiest day of the century! That’s what the newspaper front covers read, well over 3000 couples or something of that nature, were getting married in the GTA that day. How exciting to be a part of such a historic event. The day started with photos at James Gardens in Etobicoke,...

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Aliyah & Bijan’s Wedding Day 2

July 5th Aliyah’s Mehndi, Puro and Pithi & Bijan’s Pithi
Pithi is a cleansing ceremony held the day before the wedding, where the bride and groom are pasted with turmeric powder in a beautification process. I was at Aliyah’s and it was just that. Her hundreds of guests rubbed cream into her skin, and lined...

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Aliyah & Bijan’s Wedding Day 1

We were so excited to photograph Aliyah and Bijan’s wedding, 4 days of Indian food, ceremonies and tons of bright color.
July 4th was Aliyah’s Mehndi Party with her family, Mehndi is the decorative henna applied on a woman’s/bride’s hands and feet. Traditionally the groom’s initials are concealed in the design. The groom is meant...

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Ryan is THE GODFATHER!

Welcome baby Cole Rowen, the newest member of the Rowen family, our long time friends, Leigh and Randy. Ryan and Randy have been friends since they were kids. In our first year in business Randy and Leigh were the first couple to use our engagement and wedding services. We were so excited when Randy took...

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