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 2008

Patrick Loves Kelly – Sneak Peak

Last Saturday we shot Kelly and Patrick’s wedding in Toronto, Ontario at the Metropolitan Hotel. Here is a sneak peak of some of the amazing moments to come!
Enjoy
E & R

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Paula – Just Because session

Last week we shot photos of Paula at one of Barrie’s oldest and most beautiful churches, Collier Street United Church, Paula is an opera singer who was making a cd, just because and needed some rockin’ shots for the album art.
Here are a few of our faves from the shoot.
Cheers
Erika & Ryan

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James Loves Jen – Part #2 Wedding

Jen and James were married in Hamilton, Ontario earlier this month, you may remember them from our Wonderful Wedding Contest where James wrote Jen a poem to win her heart. He then proposed to her in Montreal, and we have the pleasure of photographing them this summer at the exact spot he proposed. Check this...

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Holiday Photos at Botanix Barrie

Hello to all the members of Rowell Photography’s Group!
Its that time of year again, and with the Holidays coming this is the best time to get photos taken while the family is around.
We will be at Botanix Barrie’s Garden Center again this year to take photos of you!
So bring out your friends and family.
We have...

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Myles Loves Jackie- Part #1 Engagement Session

Last week we set out on a small journey in the middle of the first blizzard of the year to shoot Jackie and Myles engagement session. After our plans to shoot at Martyr’s Shrine in Midland were kiboshed we adjourned out to a small town called Waubashene, Ontario. And like the Canadians we are we...

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Sneak Peak!

So on top of all the editing of prints and albums we are trying to get through before the holidays really start, we are still out and about doing photo shoots.
Here is a sneak Peak of what we are working on.
The Beamer Wedding
Jen!

Myles & Jackie Engagement Shoot

Now back to work!
Erika

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Our Beautiful Drive Home

The other day Ryan and I were driving back from Myles & Jackie’s engagement session in the Midland area (to be posted on this blog very soon) and after a 2 hour session in a blizzard, the snow finally calmed down. The snow flakes were lightly coming down as the sun slowly left the sky...

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Winter is Here & The Power of Facebook

The snow has finally arrived, and at first I thought that it was way too early, but I woke up 2 days ago and realized that it is pretty much mid-November, we have been working so much that we have finally lost track of time. Ryan and I really have to get cracking on our...

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Joey Loves Meredith- Part #3 Trash the Dress Session

ooohhh, its kinda sad that this is our last installment of Meredith and Joey’s wedding, we are really going to miss these 2 on our blog, we hope we will get the chance to hang with these cool cats again soon!
So here they are the trash the dress photos, this session was awesome, as was...

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Joey Loves Meredith- Part #2 The Wedding

We are always to happy to see how excited our brides get as the clocks tick away until their photos are posted on this blog. Meredith is probably the most excited bride we’ve had, she is always emailing us, and is on our site all the time, we couldn’t ask for a better client! So...

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