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: November 2007

Jackelyn & Brandon couples session

So we are a little behind on blogging, we know this and we are trying very hard to keep up. So stay tuned for posts on some of our latest shoots.
Today i did have the chance to photograph my sister and her boyfriend Brandon. Every year we do couples shot of Jackie and...

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Botanix- This Saturday come get your Holiday Photos

This past weekend we had a small but amazing crowd at Botanix for holiday photos. We want to get more people out this Saturday, so bundle up the kids and bring them on out! Botanix Barrie’s Garden Centre is selling Christmas Tree’s and I am sure they will have some Hot apple cider for anyone...

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Our Clients hard at work!

This spring we photographed Averie and her family, during the shoot she mentioned that she wanted to be a model/movie star. So I passed her on to Wanda of Potentials. A month later we photographed her for the casting workbook website and this week Averie landed her first audition and got the job!!! Averie is...

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Sean DeGrace Photo shoot

Potentials Model and Talent Agency in Barrie has a new talent. Sean DeGrace of Rogers Cable. Sean is the host of “Daytime” a local talk show. He is a fantastic guy, we had a ton of fun with photographing him. Not only does he work for Rogers he is also a Radio host for KICX...

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Business Profiles- Apryl MacGregor-Munro of Rogers Cable

We decided to put a new spin on business portraits, since we already provide a service that involves awesome photography at your location, we thought, Why are we dragging all our studio equipment to these businesses just do do headshots? Then it hit us, we should be profiling these professionals at their place of work,...

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BNTM Finals & The Winners are…

I know it has taken me forever to blog the finals and who the winners are but we have had a rush of business this week. But 1 week later the BNTM winners were:
Kayla for Modeling
Emily for Commercial
We had a very exciting finals with special guest Elmer “The Model Maker” Olsen of Elmer Olsen Model...

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Balfour Family

A few months back we received a phone call from Nova Scotia, an inquiry about a family photo session here in Barrie. We were so surprised that someone that far away was interested in using our services, and that they could find us on the internet. We photographed the Balfour family this past weekend....

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Holiday Photo’s at Botanix Barrie’s Garden Centre

We will be at Botanix Barrie’s Garden Centre at the corner of Bayview Drive and Big Bay Point Drive for Holiday photos again this year!
We will be offering a variety of sheet sizes for $20+tax per sheet. Sit in our antique sleigh as many times as you like.
Here are the dates and times:
Saturday November 24th...

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BNTM Challenge #4 Fashion Runway

Tonight’s challenge was our final challenge, a fashion runway. The girls were asked to create their own outfits, but they had to be what they thought fashion would be in the year 2020, and the catch was that the outfits had to be made from environmentally friendly materials.
From gowns made of burlap to dresses made...

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Monster Warriors Season 2 Stills with Rowell Photography

Last November Ryan and I were lucky enough to be asked by Wanda Fluney of Potentials Model and Talent Agency to be extras in the television YTV show Monster Warriors Season 2 for a day. (I am guessing she couldn’t get a hold of anyone fast enough)
Anyways we both got a taste of of what...

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