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: December 2009

Merry Christmas, veselý vánoce, Joyeux Noël !

Before we start to ring in the new year, Ryan and I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Just a quick and cute little story; Ryan and I moved into our new house/studio in the far south side of Barrie. Its a newer development with a lot of beautiful houses (especially...

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Life is a Cabaret on Queen

In the heart of Toronto lies a tiny shop with loads of character. Cabaret is considered a celebrity hot spot during film festival time, and a favorite among women and men who adore classic 1950’s fashion and more vintage clothing and items than you can imagine.
Our very good friend Lori approached me a few weeks...

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Jason & Elizabeth Got Married – Reception, Toronto

Jason and Elizabeth contacted us a few weeks ago to cover their reception in Toronto. They were married earlier this year in Hawaii.
But this Hawaiian wedding was not just any destination wedding, it wasn’t just any elopement, it originally started out as being a family vacation.  Jason and Elizabeth had been together for years and...

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Us in Print

Its always really exciting to see your work in print. This week you can pick up your very own copy of WedLuxe, and flip to the real weddings pages and see our feature from Paola & Larry’s wedding in a 5 page spread!!!
Some of our friends and their amazing designs can be found in this...

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Welcome to the Blogosphere

Our friends over at Eventdecorator.com are welcoming a new bundle of joy into their lives just in time for  the 2010 wedding season.  We would like to congratulate them on the birth of their brand new BLOG!!!!!
Come and check it out at http://eventdecorator.com/blog
There are already tons of great articles and updates posted, so go ahead and...

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When good things happen to good people

This year was the first year Barrie participated in worldwide event called Help Portrait. Its an initiative to give back to those who are less fortunate and who could not usually afford a portrait taken by a professional photographer. Barrie had 4 locations organized by local photographers and students, hairstylists and makeup artists.  Ryan and...

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A Dress Fit For Tara – McCafferey Haute Couture, Ottawa

A few weeks back we took a trip to Ottawa to visit with one of our brides Tara for her dress fitting.
Tara’s wedding is coming up this January, and we are so stoked for Tara & Ryan’s wedding. Its going to be unlike any other wedding we have ever photographed before.
We met Tara at McCafferey...

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Cans for Comments Totalled

Wow!!!! Thank you everyone for commenting. We met our goal of 100 cans for the Barrie Food Bank. Actually we surpassed our goal by 20 cans.
Ryan and I are getting ready to deliver these cans today!
Thank you again for your support and amazing comments. We are so lucky and thankful for people like you all...

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Lee & Kelly are engaged – Collingwood, ON

A few months ago Ryan and I were thinking about moving to Toronto. We were very close to making that decision to move our company 50 mins down hwy 400. We figured since most of our clients lived there it would be easier for them to come and meet with us if we were in...

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Carley & Jefferson + 1 – Baby Session, Barrie

Its always so exciting when our past wedding clients call us up to tell us that they are having a baby.
We photographed Carley and Jefferson’s wedding last year and have since also photographed their extended families and now the newest member of their family, Mathew.
Carley has been super patient while Ryan and I have been...

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