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: July 2009

All Nighter Photo Shoot Part 3

Finally we have the last of the photos from the all night long photo shoot processed. What a wonderful night, and there was plenty of creativity flowing that night. I don’t know if you get creativity from the lack of sleep or the caffeine, but it worked – the ideas and lighting were great. Best...

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Steve & Charlotte Getting Married- Toronto Botanical Gardens

A while back we made a decision about our photography, and the way we shoot. We made the decision to start mapping out the locations for group and couple photos at weddings. Originally this was to maximize time, but then it turned into something bigger and more artistic. A little bit of an obsession really....

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Come Join us in Quebec City This week

This week Ryan and I are heading out to Quebec City and we plan to photograph families and engagement sessions while we are in one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Canada.
We plan to be in QC from this Monday July 20th – Thursday July 24th 2009
We are also offering 1/2 price sessions...

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Bring on the Families!

Lately we have been so lucky, we have been photographing so many families. We love family portraiture, it is how we started our business. I don’t know many photographers with only 4 years into their businesses who have photographed as many families as we have (Somewhere in the late 400’s early 500’s. I stopped keeping...

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More from the All Nighter shoot – Part 2

We were really lucky to have such an amazing night for this shoot. I don’t think I have seen a night this beautiful in a long time. I am so glad we had the chance to enjoy it.
Here are 2 of my favorite images from the night. These are not edited, only sharpened for web....

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All Nighter Photo Shoot Part #1

A marathon for photographers and models, in the city of Barrie, in the middle of the night.
Last Wednesday at sunset we all gathered together in down town Barrie. All along the Lakeshore 17 photographers photographed models into the late hours of the night.
Ryan and I had a few weeks off this July and we wanted...

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Baby Makes 3

Its not too often that we get to photograph a newborn baby. Back during our days of shooting at Zehrs studio we were photographing at least 5 newborns a week. I know Ryan has even photographed a day old baby. We were so excited to finally photograph a baby again. Its so refreshing to see...

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Doug & Shawna Getting Married – Parry Sound, Ontario

When Ryan and I shoot a wedding there are 2 things we are the most excited about. 1. The Food and 2. The Traditions. Each family has their own spin on their cultures wedding traditions. Our new favorite, non – tradition is the bride and groom seeing one another before the ceremony. I have to...

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Kylee & Tom got Engaged- Barrie, Ontario

This is our favorite time of year for engagement photos because the sun is up until 9pm and the sunsets are warm filled with that magical light. Its the magical light that makes everyone look good, and photos look majestic. Most photographers call it “magic hour” we just call it pure awesomeness.
Pure awesomeness is great,...

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Mike & Jenni are Married – Toronto, Ontario

Last week we had the pleasure of photographing Mike & Jenni’s Toronto brunch reception. They were the winners of our wedding contest last year. They were married in Florida this past May and came back to Mike’s hometown to party it up at North York’s Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue!
We hope to photograph this amazing...

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