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: September 2007

Cole & Family Monthly shoot

Ryan’s godson Cole, is growing like a weed, and I think i have said this every month since e was born but it is so true, he is already using one of those jumpers.
Cole’s monthly photo shoot gave us an idea, the “Growing like a Weed” year long photo shoot. Every month Rowell Photography will...

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Royal Victoria Hospital Anniversary

Since Ryan and I are the official photographers for RVH we get to take part in all major activities that need photos. This month RVH is celebrating a bunch of anniversaries 110 years in Barrie, and 25 at their currant location. So to commemorate these occasions RVh hired a crane to take Ryan high...

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Our monthly photo session September

On my list of 101 things to do in 1001 days is the goal to become more photogenic. Ryan does alright, but of course I hate the way I photograph. So to cure this horrible disease I have decided to practice having my photo taken every month. This is our second month and I promised...

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Laura Modeling Shoot

Today we met Laura, a really cool girl in the 10th grade who is an actor. She’s done a few Family Channel commercials and we can’t wait to see what she’ll do next. Here are some of her shots.

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MacKenzie Gallinger “The Victorian Tenor”

Okay before you scroll down to view these photos we have to give you a little background info on MacKenzie. We met MacKenzie a few years back when we photographed him and his singing partner Kristin Wilkes for the cover of their opera album. MacKenzie is quite the character, he is a fantastic singer, and...

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Lindsey Modeling Shoot

Finding new and exciting places to photograph models around town is getting harder for us because, well, we’ve been everywhere. Models don’t seem to mind any of the locations we choose, but for the sake of our creativity and to just see something new, Ryan and I keep looking. And we found a real...

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Santos Family

After dinner we had the pleasure of photographing the Santos family. We were so lucky to meet with this crazy bunch because they were ready to do anything. And all summer I had been waiting to shoot a family at the kiddie water park at the Lakeshore in Barrie. Even though the weather was definitely...

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Monica & Scott Webb Wedding

Monica and Scott were married in Coldwater, Ontario at the very old Carly Hall. Which was actually once a train station and a school house, so I was told by many of the guests. A very small ceremony with about 70 guests, including Monica’s 4 children, 2 of which are twins, 8 year old girls,...

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BNTM Open Call (Barrie’s Next Top Model Season 5)

Kozlov Mall played host to BNTM Season 5 open calls this year. We had a pretty good turn out, I found 4 girls who I feel will do very well in this event, so that means there are 8 possible spots left. Every year the event gets better and better, with amazing opportunities to get...

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Michelle’s modeling Shoot

Michelle was a part of our 4th season at BNTM. She has improved so much, here are some of her latest photos.

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