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: Weddings

Wedding Dates

Every year there is always a few dates that everyone wants to get married on. They are the dates that book up the fastest and then we continue to get inquiries for for month and months afterward.
This years popular dates have been June 19th and August 21st. Actually the entire month of August is crazy...

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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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Your love stories in our books

Its been a while since I posted some pics of our albums. Ryan and I shot some of our newest albums back in September. Our amazing album company offers custom leather covers that can come in all colors.
We are offering a new signature line of covers this year that include a rainbow of colors in...

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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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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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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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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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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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