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.

Category Archives: Destination

Honeymoon Escape – Tara & Ryan – Versailles, FR.

Tara & Ryan’s Honeymoon photo shoot lasted 2 days the 2nd day was at Versailles palace and Trianon Palace Hotel. This trip was my second time to Versailles Palace, and I was still overwhelmed. Its hard not to be, the entire palace is filed with framed paintings that could cover my house! I always have...

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Paris de nuit et de jour – Tara & Ryan – Honeymoon Session

If you ever go to Paris and have the chance to get driven around in a taxi in the middle of the night, stopping at all the sites as they are lit up, you MUST do it! Tara and Ryan wanted their honeymoon photo shoot to be photographed when there were as little tourists roaming...

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The City of Love – Paris, Fr.

Happy Valentines Day everyone!
We hope you all have a super romantic day with the one you love. In honor of this occasion we have compiled a few images of Paris, France from our last trip abroad. Paris is known as the most romantic city in the world! But since we all can’t be there today...

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Scenes of a Celebration – Tara & Ryan – Hluboka Castle & Prague

What to say about Tara and Ryan, I have been thinking about this all week, mainly because I want to say something really good because I know they will read it. But I have been having issues thinking of what to say. Usually I can think up an awesome blog post in minutes about people...

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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...

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Prague, Czech Republic – City of 100 Spires

One of my closest friends in the whole world Meagan Duhamel was traveling a few years back and, of course I was crazy jealous of her. She always used to say “Don’t worry Erika, you will get to travel, and when you do, make sure you go to Prague because its the most beautiful city...

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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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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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