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: September 2009

Kaitlin & Madi Family Photo Session, Downtown Barrie

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Posted in Family Life

It is that time of year, the time of year when it is too cold for t-shirts and sandals (I know this because I tried to wear flip flops today and froze my feet!) Its Fall time. The best time, in our opinion for photos of the portrait and family kind.
Our first family was our...

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Andrew & Sarah – Blue Mountain Resort, Collingwood

Monday, September 28, 2009 Posted in Blue Mountain, Weddings

Its been a really long time since we photographed a wedding at Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood. One of our first weddings ever was photographed there and it was one of the first weddings the resort ever hosted. So when Richard Roth of Roth Photo, our long time friend called and asked me to shoot...

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One on One Photographer Sessions

Thursday, September 24, 2009 Posted in Photography

Ryan and I are always being asked if we do portrait or wedding photography workshops. The answer is no. Not because we don’t like workshops, we just feel that speaking to one or a few people in a closer more intimate atmosphere achieves more success, as opposed to a large group.
So we have come up...

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Hailey’s Portrait Session – Barrie, ON

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Posted in Model Life

Its been a while since we have posted a portrait session on the blog, so we are excited to post Hailey’s creative portrait session. Hailey is an actress/singer who studies acting in Toronto. She is 14 years old!!! when you see the pics you won’t believe it either, she looks like a 20 year old....

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Cody & Giselle – Kariya Park & The Brampton Badlands

Thursday, September 17, 2009 Posted in Brampton Badlands, Weddings

“What is REAL?” asked the Rabbit one day, when they were lying side by side near the nursery fender, before Nana came to tidy the room. “Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?”
“Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It’s a thing that happens to you....

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Duane & Tara Getting Married – Inn at the Falls, Bracebridge ON

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Posted in Inn at the Falls Bracebridge, Weddings

Last week we photographed Tara and Duane’s wedding at Bracebridge’s Inn at the Falls. You may remember Tara and Duane from their engagement session this May at Niagara-on-the- Lake. Bracebridge is located in the Muskoka region,  and Muskoka, in our opinion is one of the best regions in Ontario to get married. Beautiful lakes, quiet...

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Paul & Jessica Getting Married – Casa Loma, Toronto ON

Monday, September 14, 2009 Posted in Casa Loma Toronto, Weddings

Its hard to believe that summer is over. We really have had a great summer, and even though we have been ignoring the blog for a few weeks, we have been keeping more than busy. September hits us like a ton of bricks! Its only mid month and we have already shot 6 weddings. Its...

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