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: January 2010

An Engagement – Kim & Chadwick – Collingwood, ON

We have been to Collingwood a lot this past few months. Mind you, we haven’t hit the spa in ages, we need to go back. Its not hard to love Collingwood, its gorgeous there.
We had the pleasure of photographing Kim & Chadwick’s engagement when we arrived back from Europe at their cottage. They have a...

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The Tunnel – Waterloo Station – London, England

We love it when our clients love photography as much as we do. Tara and Ryan wanted to have us capture everything about their Sweet Escape and their wedding. Since Tara brought out all her best girlfriends from all over the world we just had to document their trip together.
Tara wanted to do a casual...

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An Engagement – Tara & Ryan – London, England

I don’t think I could ever get bored shooting couples in London, England. Everything from the architecture to the gardens to the shops is like scenes from a movie. Its the perfect backdrop. Each neighborhood is so unique. Tara and I came up with the idea of a 1940’s engagement session. We could have picked...

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Old London Town

Today, its foggy in Barrie, it does this quite often in the early morning around here. It reminds me so much of London, England. This past New years Ryan and I spent 3 weeks in Europe photographing a wedding celebration for our amazing clients and good friends Tara & Ryan.
We arrived in London On...

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Photo of the Day #3 – Creative Portfolio shoots

In the winter months Ryan and I spend a lot of time in the studio. In the past the studio was the living room of our old town house, or a rented space in down town Barrie or any corner someone would let us shoot. This winter our studio is in our new house in...

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Photo of the Day #2 – Models

Over the years we have had the chance to photograph some very interesting people. Some people who are not too comfortable in front of the camera and some that are born to be in the spotlight. For years we have been photographing models, actors, and performers. This photo below was shot at our photographers all...

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Scenes of a Celebration – Paola & Lawrence – Taboo Resort

This is going to be a short post for writing but a normal sized post for photos.
Paola & Larry’s wedding took place in September 2009 at Taboo Resort in Gravenhurst Ontario. Decor, florals and planning by Eventdecorator.com. Paola’s dress was by my favorite designer Monique Lhuillier and on her feet she were none other...

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Photo of the Day #1 – One on One Sessions

Over the course of a year shooting we tend to fall in love with certain images instantly.
Its not even necessarily because they are the best images of the day but sometimes situations from the a shoot resonate with you and then you become attached to those images.
Then months later you come back to a set...

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Scenes from a celebration – Christie & Josh – Christie’s Mill

It has been an amazing year for Rowell Photography. Our business has grown in so many ways.  We are so proud of where our business has taken us and so honored to have met the most amazing couples along the way. So Thank You again to all our 2009 couples.
Now I know there is snow...

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Listed as one of Canada’s most inspiring wedding photographers!

Ryan and I were just waking up on a gray morning in Paris, France last week when we received an email from Weddingbells (common, you know who they are, the most popular wedding magazine in Canada and the U.S) telling us that we had been listed as one of their Top 25 Most Inspiring Wedding...

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