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.

A Bridal Session – Prague, Czech Republic

Since we were only spending 3 short days in Prague, Tara our bride wanted to do a bridal shoot around the city the night before her wedding. First we headed to Prague Castle, and St. Vitus Cathedral. St. Vitus is huge, and a similar design to Notre Dame in Paris, and because it is so huge, no one really noticed that we were doing a mini bridal shoot with off camera flash right inside the church (this is a feat, because in most Canadian churches they are really strict on photography, and even more so they are strict on flash usage.) In Europe they seem to encourage photography, I love it!

I really love these images inside the church.

I don’t really know how to describe Prague, but when you are there its comfortable. Ryan said “It feels like home” Its quiet and beautiful, and people say hello in the streets. The same night we did this shoot below, we came back to the hotel, had dinner , then Ryan and I headed out again just to walk around the city  at night. It was 11:30pm and on a snowy night people of all ages, especially elderly people were out taking a stroll. Its a very safe feeling city.

Behind our hotel were the huge medieval city walls, most parts of the walls date back to the early 1300’s. It’s amazing to be at the center of so much history. Prague will always have a special place in my heart.

Cheers

Erika & Ryan

destination wedding photography A Bridal Session   Prague, Czech Republic

destination wedding photography A Bridal Session   Prague, Czech Republic

destination wedding photography A Bridal Session   Prague, Czech Republic

destination wedding photography A Bridal Session   Prague, Czech Republic

destination wedding photography A Bridal Session   Prague, Czech Republic

destination wedding photography A Bridal Session   Prague, Czech Republic

destination wedding photography A Bridal Session   Prague, Czech Republic

destination wedding photography A Bridal Session   Prague, Czech Republic

destination wedding photography A Bridal Session   Prague, Czech Republic

destination wedding photography A Bridal Session   Prague, Czech Republic

destination wedding photography A Bridal Session   Prague, Czech Republic

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February 6, 2010 - 7:12 pm Ryan Rowell - Thanks so much Richard, we had such a wonderful time there. I heard you were overseas the same time as us.

February 6, 2010 - 10:39 am Richard - You lucky people you! What a beautiful and inspiring location! You really did it justice too! Fab imagery for sure.

February 3, 2010 - 3:13 pm Manuella Pararas-Hulbert - What a great location, great job on these.

February 3, 2010 - 12:27 pm Sarah Guy - She definately doesn't look cold. ! Great shots guys.

February 2, 2010 - 1:02 pm Tarra - You really can't take a bad picture in Prague. My favorite one is of Tara skipping in the street in her wedding dress!!!

February 2, 2010 - 10:02 am tara - Wonderful work, love all of them :)

February 2, 2010 - 9:34 am Denise Georgiou-Newell - Awesome! Gorgeous city and equally gorgeous shots! Great job guys!

February 2, 2010 - 9:11 am Scott Kretschmann - Gorgeous shots of the church...simply beautiful!

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