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: May 2009

Chris is a Rebel Without a Cause

Friday, May 15, 2009 Posted in Model Life

We are in the process of creating a new and updated portraits portfolio. We have been aching to get out and shoot more creatives, and now that we have beautiful weather, we are well on our way to building a beautiful portfolio of images that come from all sorts of inspirations.
When we first met Christopher...

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Joseph and Rachel Getting Married

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Posted in Weddings

This was my first time and Ryan’s second time 2nd shooting a wedding. Basically we team up with another photography company to help them photograph a wedding. When Jenna Simpson of About Image Photography in Picton asked me to 2nd for her I didn’t even care that it was 4 hours away. We had...

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by Erika Hanchar

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You at work!

Friday, May 8, 2009 Posted in Photography, Profiles

Lately Ryan and I have been asked by some of our wedding vendor friends to photograph them at work. We have had the chance to get to know some of Ontario’s best wedding vendors, from planners, to decorators, to cake artists and graphic designers.  What all these vendors have in common is that they all...

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Did we forget to mention it’s Spring Time?!!!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 Posted in Personal, Photography

We can’t tell you how happy we are to FINALLY be in spring around here. Barrie is not a winter friendly town, with all the construction, and snow days that keep you locked up indoors.
Ryan and I have been aching to shoot (comfortably) outside again. This spring and summer is going to be filled with...

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