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: February 2009

Smile :)

Saturday, February 28, 2009 Posted in Movie Life

Watch this video below, and try not to smile.

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Steve Loves Sheryl- Engagement Session Barrie, Ontario

Friday, February 27, 2009 Posted in Engagements

For those of you who do not know Sheryl Wilson, she is the designer behind The Brand Bistro, and also the designer of our ahhhmazing logo! (please hold your applause ahah!) So if you are a small business looking to create your brand, give Sheryl a call.
We were so happy to hear that Sheryl was...

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by Erika Hanchar

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Look Mom, I’m on T.V!

Thursday, February 26, 2009 Posted in Personal

A few weeks ago Ryan and I agreed to be in a commercial for LA Sewing Group in Barrie. Ryan’s parents Laurie & Allan own this very busy sewing shop that caters to the professional and extreme sewing enthusiasts in our area.
I will be the first to say that I am not much for acting,...

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RP Syndicated

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Posted in Media Attention, Photography

Lately we have had a bit of time on our hands to catch up on some much needed work and networking. lately we have been meeting with photography and wedding industry friends to just hang out and talk shop. We have also had time to share some of our images and opinions on other wedding...

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Myles & Jackie | 2 – Wedding Taboo Resort, Gravenhurst Ontario

Saturday, February 21, 2009 Posted in Taboo Resort, Weddings

Jackie & Myles had an awesome wedding on Valentines Day at Gravenhurst’s Taboo Resort. You may remember them from the blizzard engagement session we did this past November.
Even though it didn’t blizzard on their wedding day, it was still freezing cold outside so we stayed inside for photos. Taboo Resort has such a beautiful interior...

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Our Growing Clientele- Baby Harlee

Friday, February 20, 2009 Posted in Family Life

If you are frequent reader of this blog you may recognize the parents and siblings of the newest & youngest Rowell Photography Client. Miss Harlee Hutchison!
Her parents Amber-lynn & Ian made quite the splash when we photographed them 2 summers ago for their Trash the Dress photo session which landed on the front cover of...

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Myles Loves Jackie | Part 2- Wedding Sneak Peak

Monday, February 16, 2009 Posted in Weddings

On Valentines Day we photographed our good friends Jackie & Myles at their wedding in Gravenhurst, Ontario at the Taboo Resort.
Their wedding was amazing, so stay tuned to the blog and on Feb 21st 2009, we will post the whole sha-bang!
This is a sneak peak of what’s to come!
E & R

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Photographing Photographers | Tim Forbes

Monday, February 16, 2009 Posted in Photography, Profiles

Today our good friend Tim Forbes stopped by for a visit. Tim is the owner/rockin’ photographer of Forbes Creative out of Kingston, Ontario.  Tim really is an amazing talent, and he has an awesome website. I love watching the slideshow to music he has as his intro, to me (Erika) its very emotional, I love...

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Show us your Love! – Best Kisses of 2008

Friday, February 13, 2009 Posted in Weddings

Valentines day is this weekend, and we are shooting our first wedding of the year for Jackie and Myles who are getting married at Taboo Resort in Muskoka. We are so excited to get back out there and shoot a wedding  again, its been a long January and December. We have seen a lot of...

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Get Golden | Board

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Posted in Weddings

Gold… its a great accent to any color. Really it is. Its luxurious, its rich and when paired with cream’s and whites it simply looks elegant. Those tones photograph well and everyone looks good in them. You can’t go wrong with gold. Unless its a wedding band and its yellow gold, or that ugly gold...

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