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.

Its Christmas Baby!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Posted in Personal

Ryan and I wanted to thank everyone for the amazing comments left on our blog for our Cans For Comments food drive.

The final total was 47 comments.
Ryan and I had a goal of 100 comments, so we are asking everyone out there to ask a friend or family member to please come and leave comments, feel free to search the archives. For every comment we receive on this blog, We will purchase one can of food and donate it.

We want to show up with cases of cans for the Barrie Food Bank so we need your help.
We are giving you all until December 5th 2009 to take our 47 cans and turn them into 100.

Bring on the comments, so we can deliver the cans.
Thank You
Erika & Ryan

…and since no blog post is complete without a photo, here is one of baby Bella, we photographed her and her family this weekend at Botanix Barrie’s Garden Center. If anything leave a comment about how adorable she is.

baby christmas photo

Tags: botanix, cans, christmas, christmas baby, food drive, photo

by Erika Hanchar

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December 5, 2009 - 1:45 am Stephanie - Soooo adorable! (and Christmas-y too!)

December 4, 2009 - 9:28 am Lori Collins - Absolutely gorgeous! I love her jacket!

December 3, 2009 - 1:05 pm Andrea blair - Beautiful image!! Sending can's for comments love !!

December 3, 2009 - 9:43 am Ryan Parent Wedding Photographer - Amazing shots!!! Great work!!

December 3, 2009 - 9:19 am Becky - You guys always do such a wonderful job! Keep up the good work!

December 3, 2009 - 4:15 am Carol-Ann - beautiful work! and two thumbs up for joining cans 4 comments! :)

December 3, 2009 - 1:34 am Priscilla Murchison - Such a cute kid and a nice shot (as always)!! Looks very High-def. We'll book a session again for Seth maybe next year :)

December 2, 2009 - 8:23 pm Judy - Beautiful picture and beautiful idea!!!

December 2, 2009 - 1:20 pm Melissa - This photo is beautiful! As is the little girl! :P

December 2, 2009 - 1:11 pm Christie Paquin - This is a beautiful photo, and such an adorable little baby! :)

December 2, 2009 - 11:19 am Christine - Another amazing photo as usual! Good luck with the can drive!

December 2, 2009 - 9:09 am George - Beautiful shot. You can see the wonder in her eyes.

December 2, 2009 - 1:54 am Sam MacAndrew - aw what a little doll! i love her hood. beautiful photos guys - looking forward to another year of photos by you two : ) hope you meet your goal for the can drive!

December 2, 2009 - 12:10 am marc - Great idea guys. Keep up the work and see ya soon

December 1, 2009 - 10:50 pm Sarah Guy - She's an angel - your editing is amazing as well. I'm loving the bright and intense colours!!! Beautiful image.

December 1, 2009 - 10:32 pm Mark - Great idea...saw it last year and am jumping onboard this year. Throw in another can for me :) All the best in 2010.

December 1, 2009 - 10:09 pm Carie - Such a great thing you are doing with the comments and donations!! This baby is precious!

December 1, 2009 - 9:36 pm Shiri - Love it!

December 1, 2009 - 8:51 pm Jessica Fletcher - WOW! She is adorable, and the colours are so amazing, her eyes are so gorgeous!

December 1, 2009 - 8:39 pm Ryan Parent Wedding Photographer - Amazing shot!!! Keep up the great work!!

December 1, 2009 - 7:56 pm Dani Green - I am a HUGE fan of your pictures! I check the blog everyday for new ones :) This little girl is absolutely beautiful! She looks like a china doll!! Can't wait to see more from this shoot. I hope you make your comments goal :)

December 1, 2009 - 7:38 pm Jenni - awwww shes soooo beautiful <3 Love the colours in this, very rich :)

December 1, 2009 - 7:17 pm Tarra - What a beautiful child. She has amazing eyes!!

December 1, 2009 - 7:13 pm Jackelyn - WOW! she is beautiful, amzing picyure once again.

December 1, 2009 - 6:41 pm Katie - You guys take the most gorgeous photos! Her eyes are stunning. Good luck with the cans.

December 1, 2009 - 6:24 pm Christine - BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

December 1, 2009 - 6:19 pm patrick brown - Congrats on supporting Barrie Food Bank. Very worthy cause

December 1, 2009 - 6:05 pm Brett - I can think of another baby in a fur coat that might need some great pics like this one taken. How does May in Inuvik look?!?

December 1, 2009 - 5:26 pm Jackelyn - Wow! What a gorgeous baby and fantastic picture

December 1, 2009 - 5:08 pm tara - OMG i love her!!!!!!!!!!! TOO CUTE!!!!

December 1, 2009 - 5:02 pm cathy power - as always beautiful photographs...great idea...cans for comments..being involved in community is soo important! You are both wonderful!!

December 1, 2009 - 4:53 pm Diane - What a sweetie!

December 1, 2009 - 4:51 pm Laurie - Wow !! Bella is so beautiful... Cans for comments is such a great idea. Your pictures are nothing short of exsquisite and I'm saving my pennies so you can photograph our family too. Cheers

December 1, 2009 - 4:49 pm jlyn - gorgeous shot guys!!! and great idea cans for comments!!! i love it! you are amazing people and im so happy and proud to call u both family!!! <3

December 1, 2009 - 4:35 pm Sebastien Auger - I would like mine to be a canned hamburger... ;)

December 1, 2009 - 4:32 pm Nicole - Keep the giving going!

December 1, 2009 - 4:25 pm Lee Anne - Stunning image Erika and Ryan, love the colours and clarity - what a gorgeous little girl! Bella's expression reminds me a little of my daughter at that age, so innocent...