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.

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 my mind.  When I was 16 my best friend was Lindsay, we skated together at Mariposa, and we both had little sisters born in 1987.

I can’t say I was shocked when Jamie (Lindsay’s little sister) called us to tell us the news, that her boyfriend Carey had proposed. We weren’t shocked because Carey called us 5 months earlier trying to book a couples photo session with us for him and Jamie. Then he cancelled because he wanted to wait until he gave her the ring. It was very hard for me to keep a secret like that for months.

Finally Carey proposed, and 2 days later we got a few excited phone calls to book their engagement photos.  We have never met a more excited groom to be! We love it when our clients are excited, and why shouldn’t he be, he’s getting married to an awesome girl. We always tell our couples to choose a location that means something to them, and for the first half of the shoot we went to Carey’s grandma’s house. There is a cute sign in front of the house that says “The Campbells” since Jamie & Carey will soon be Mr. & Mrs. We all thought it was appropriate.

So introducing, for the first time on this blog (hopefully not the last) the future Mr. & Mrs. Campbell!

Engagement photo shoot The Campbells

black and white engagement photo shoot

Couple kissing, Jamie & Carey engagement photos

couple photo shoot in garden against white door

engagement photos brown farm silo photo shoot

engagement photos in corn field, couple hugging

horse watching couple kiss engagement session

couple kissing

american gothic funny photo engagement session

couple standing in corn field engagement photo session

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October 16, 2009 - 9:10 am Jamie Irving - OMG I LOVE THEM! Thank you guys so so so so so much :) It was sooo fun working with you and seeing the end result just blows my mind! :)

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