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.

Let them Eat Cake | Bridal Shoot

Who doesn’t love a cute cupcake or beautifully colored and extremely detailed wedding cake?…..
I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t. Which is why we decided to bring the brains of some of the areas hottest wedding vendors together for a new and stylish bridal shoot.

Ryan and I joined forces with Lori Hutchinson Cakes, Bridal Wreath Barrie, Electric Lollipop Toronto, Studio Shiik Barrie, and the amazing Jon Thorpe of  Union Photography in Toronto and we created some stunning set ups.

We are really proud of these images and we want to thank the following: My sister Jackelyn for helping us out all day, Harry Laur & Su Murdoch for lending us their house for the photo shoot and Ryan’s grandmother for lending us her tea cups. Our models for hanging out all day Alexis, Alexandra, Juliette and Nancy, you girls looked stunning and did a fantastic job! Thank You!

I had so many inspirations for these shoots, from Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette, to a garden party collage board I saw on a wedding planning website. I wanted the old and the new mixed together, I wanted to see rich colors you don’t see every day, and patterns that are almost outrageous but still beautiful, I wanted an over abundance of sugary delights, and an elegance that comes from a turn of the century house.
I know we achieved this. It was a a huge feat to shoot 4 different set ups in one room, 4 models, 4 different looks, 4 cakes, and 4 moods we had to create. I think next time we will do just one set up per shoot.

Either way we shot a ton of images and ton of fun, ate a ton of cupcakes. Here are some of our favorite images, we will be featuring a bunch more very soon.
Stay tuned!

E & R

model life Let them Eat Cake | Bridal Shoot

model life Let them Eat Cake | Bridal Shoot

model life Let them Eat Cake | Bridal Shoot

model life Let them Eat Cake | Bridal Shoot

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March 26, 2009 - 9:28 pm Mary Rayne - Wow, love the look and feel of the images. Great job, guys! We are just in the ideas phase of dreaming up a bridal shoot, but this is fabulous, thanks for the inspiration.

March 25, 2009 - 11:25 pm jenna - Stunning!

March 25, 2009 - 8:15 pm Erika Hanchar - Thank you everyone for all the great comments and for checking out the blog. The models were amazing, and we are always so excited to work with them. Great Job girls!!

March 25, 2009 - 8:02 pm Tara - LOVE them!!! Keep up the great work :)

March 25, 2009 - 6:56 pm Jackelyn - the pictures are awesome!!! great job everyone!

March 25, 2009 - 6:39 pm Nancy - they look great.. thanks guys..

March 25, 2009 - 1:43 pm Kayleen T. - These are gorgeous!! I love the last one! Beautiful work!

March 25, 2009 - 12:35 pm Sarah - These pictures are amazing!

March 25, 2009 - 11:15 am Lori - Wow,the pics look beautiful! We should do this again!

March 25, 2009 - 10:37 am Juliette - I LOVE the pictures!! They turned out great, I can't wait to see more of them. Once again, fabulous work!!!

March 25, 2009 - 6:01 am Gail - These are absolutely beautiful. Great work, guys.

March 25, 2009 - 2:23 am Mark Kostel - Really exquisite images guys. Great job! You pulled your vision. Love the rich texture in the dresses and the backdrop.

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