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: March 2008

Michael Loves Dena

Michael & Dena’s Wedding
Locations: Toronto’s Historic Distillery District & The Liberty Grand
We are so excited to share the photos from this weekends wedding. This is our first official wedding of the year, and a first with Logan our brand new co-op student/assistant.
Michael and Dena’s love is absolutely infectious, there wasn’t a single person at that...

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Two days left – get your votes in

Ok, so it has been exciting watching the comments and votes roll in. What is even more exciting is the virtual balloon drop and big award ceremony that will happen at the end of the competition; if only there was a way to do that. This is a reminder to get your votes in if...

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BIG changes happening at Rowell Photography

Hello Blog stalkers!
We have been working hard to bring you some exciting new changes to Rowell Photography.
We are sure some of you have noticed some changes on our blog and our main website lately. For instance you can no longer find our models and families on our main website anymore.
Our blog is changing more and...

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Typical Barrie photo shoot, not so typical weather

Today we photographed Sarah, she was in Barrie’s Next Top Model Season 5. And usually for photo shoots we like to do a little in studio work and a little bit outside just to mix it up and keep the flow going. Today was ridiculously snowy, wet and windy, I mean the snow flakes were...

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101 in 1001 List -Erika

This month has been an awesome month as far as checking things off my big list goes. This month I checked #47, #65, #97.
Please let me know if anyone of you out there in computer internet land can help me check anything off this list.
Also if any of you out there have 101 things to...

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The Princess Bride

Today we had the pleasure of spending the afternoon in an amazing house in Shanty Bay near Barrie Ontario, with an amazing couple, Cheryl & Mark. Last June we shot their wedding at Tangle Creek, their wedding photos can be seen at this link http://rowellphoto.com/blog/2007/06/23/the-annett-wedding/ they are actually the first post on our blog!, and...

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Cast your Votes!! Wonderful Wedding Contest

The voting poll is up and ready to receive votes from you!
So please click on the above on “Wedding Photography Finalists Contest” or click this link below and cast your vote for your favorite story!
Remember the winner will received FREE wedding photography with us, and 2nd & 3rd place will receive FREE engagement sessions...

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Wedding Photography Contest Finals

This contest is now closed but it doesn’t mean there wont be another one.

Thank you for visiting our blog, please read the stories of our Top 10 Finalist Couples. Then cast your vote at the bottom of the page, only one vote per IP address to keep it fair.
We want to thank all our participants...

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Wedding Contest

2pm EST is the cut off for entries. So if you have em get them in quick, if you don’t, watch for the next post to tell you where to vote.
all the best
Ryan & Erika

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King of the Camp Movie Website

It is getting closer to the air date of King of the Camp MAY 4th, 2008 at 6pm on YTV. Dena one of the stars of the movie let me know that the website has finally been put up, and has many of the photos we have taken being used for wallpapers and site elements....

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