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: June 2008

We’re Here!

So Ryan, my mom, myself and my mom’s cat Crash all made it down to the east coast safely!
Since dinner is almost ready I just want to make this a quick post and say hello to my little sister Jackie who is out in Miami right now, hope you are having a blast and I...

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We are driving to the east coast!

So Ryan and I are moving my mom to Saint John N.B at 4am this morning, and yes we are still awake and not sleeping because of course we could not get our internet installed at our new place in time to complete some of our work, so we had to park in the Williams...

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Jefferson Loves Carley

This Saturday we shot an amazingly beautiful wedding at Barrie’s McLaren Art Centre. We have been waiting a few years to get a wedding at that location.
The McLaren is Barrie’s old Library converted to an art gallery, in my opinion it is the best old architecture we have in this budding city, so having an...

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Jefferson Loves Carley Sneak Peak!

Before you guys leave for your honeymoon we wanted to give you a sneak peak at one of our favorite images from the day.

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Can’t anyone give me a break already?

This past Saturday we didn’t have a wedding to shoot, so we called on our friend’s Matt and Holly to see if Alannah wanted to come out to Sunnidale park and take some photo with us. Ryan has had a bubble machine for just over 6 months and has been dying to use it, so...

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Jamie & Sarah – Part Two | Grace and Speed | Gravenhurst Muskoka

This was probably the most beautiful weather we have seen all year and we were so lucky to have it on Sarah & Jamie’s wedding day.
You may remember Sarah and Jamie from their engagement session a few short weeks back titled Jamie Loves Sarah-Part One
This spectacular event took place in Gravenhurst, Ontario at a fantastic...

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New Brunswick Brides Meet & Greet with RP!

You are invited to the Rowell Photography East Coast Meet & Greet!

We are Erika & Ryan of Rowell Photography, and we have been working with the Fairmont Algonquin to create an exciting opportunity to meet face to face with you.
Come meet with us at the Fairmont Algonquin Resort Saturday July 5th from 10am to 5pm....

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