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: Engagements

Engagement Photography in the GTA, Toronto, Barrie, Orillia, Muskoka area. Destination Engagement Photography from all over the world.

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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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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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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Come Join us in Ottawa!

This week Ryan and I are heading out to Ottawa to meet with one of our amazing clients and we plan to photograph families and engagement sessions while we are in our nations capital.
We plan to be in Ottawa from November 17th and 19th.
We are also offering our special fall rates on sessions for families...

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Jeff & Courtney Got Engaged – Windermere House, Muskoka

This year we have been really, really happy with the locations our awesome clients have chosen for their weddings and engagement sessions. We love Muskoka, and all the little towns and resorts that reside in it. This year we have covered a lot of ground up North. We photographed weddings at The Inn at Christie’s...

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Jamie & Carey got engaged – Barrie, ON

It always surprises me when I hear about the kids who were born in 1989 and 1990 and how they are now old enough to go to bars, and how they are now adults. Ryan has a younger sister who was born in 1993 and turned 16 this year and is practically driving. It blows...

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Greg & Lisa are engaged- Muskoka, ON

I can’t believe that last week Ryan and I were up North  at Cyprus Lake camping and swimming. Barrie is freezing right now!  A few weeks ago we met with Greg and Lisa for their engagement session. They are going to have an awesome wedding in 2010 at the Capitol Theater in Toronto.
Greg and Lisa...

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Ryan and Dawn got Engaged – Barrie, Ontario

This summer has been filled with couples sessions. We love couples sessions, engagements sessions, anniversaries, Just Because sessions, any reason for couples to be photographed, we love it!
Something that we want to start offering our clients is what fellow photographers Axioo out of Indonesia do. It’s called “The Sweet Escape”. Its couples on their honeymoon....

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