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: August 2009

Greg & Lisa are engaged- Muskoka, ON

I can’t believe that last week Ryan and I were up North  at Cyprus Lake camping and swimming. Barrie is freezing right now!  A few weeks ago we met with Greg and Lisa for their engagement session. They are going to have an awesome wedding in 2010 at the Capitol Theater in Toronto.
Greg and Lisa...

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Carmine & Ele Getting Married – Bellvue Manor Vaughan, ON

We are always so excited to work with Crystal of Distinct Occasions and her team for a number of reasons. 1. the wedding is going to be amazingly beautiful 2. The couple always knows exactly what they want, and are so much fun to work with. and 3. The food at any wedding we have done...

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Russ & Sarah Getting Married- Horseshoe Valley Resort

It’s not too often that I get the chance to shoot a wedding with Jon Thorpe of Union Photography and it NOT be in Toronto. Horseshoe Valley Resort is such a great location, and its local to the Barrie area (only about a 20 minute drive outside.) It was nice to wake up in the...

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Brian & Julie Married- Toronto’s Historic Distillery District.

What looked like a relaxing August has turned into a very busy one. Which is great because we have had the chance to work with some of our close photo friends on some of their weddings. A few weeks ago I photographed Brian & Julie’s wedding with Jon Thorpe of Union Photography. This is not...

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Ryan and Dawn got Engaged – Barrie, Ontario

This summer has been filled with couples sessions. We love couples sessions, engagements sessions, anniversaries, Just Because sessions, any reason for couples to be photographed, we love it!
Something that we want to start offering our clients is what fellow photographers Axioo out of Indonesia do. It’s called “The Sweet Escape”. Its couples on their honeymoon....

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Brandon & Jackelyn Just Because – Kempenfest, Barrie ON

Last weekend was Kempenfest in Barrie. It is a festival to celebrate Kempenfelt Bay, I believe. Barrie is a pretty special city in the summer. Tons of people flock here because we have an awesome waterfront, and the city is extremely clean. But the best part about Barrie in the summer is that almost...

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John & Sarah Getting Married- Glenerin Inn, Mississauga ON

Last weekend I had the chance to shoot a wedding with Leanna of Lee Weston Photography. This girl is truly amazing, and I was so excited to work with her. I had seen the amazing photos she had shot of this couple below’s engagement and I couldn’t wait for the wedding.
Witnessing one of the most...

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Cousins

Both Ryan and myself come from very large extended families. Ryan’s dad has 9 brothers and sisters and his mom has 5. My mom has 14 brothers and sisters. This resulted in a ton of cousins in our lives growing up.
Cousins are really special people, they are closer than friends because they are family,...

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Parker & Bronwyn Married – 1 year anniversary, Sherbrooke QC

After our trip to Quebec City last week, on our way to Montreal we stopped over in a town called Sherbrooke, Quebec to meet with Parker and Bronwyn for a couples photo session. They were celebrating their 1 year wedding anniversary and Ryan and I were so stoked to photograph them, especially because Bronwyn is...

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Erika et Ryan, le week-end dans la Ville Québécoise

A few weeks back Ryan and I took a trip for a few days to Quebec City. Since we didn’t have the time to hit Paris together we thought QC would be an awesome alternative.
We stayed right in the heart of old Quebec, where everything is within walking distance. We ate croissants, creme brulle, drank...

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