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.

The Krubnik Family – Toronto Lakeshore

Waaaaay Back in October (Yeah we know how long ago it was, and we don’t like being that type of blogger who posts things from months ago, just to fill in the boring days, but these are some great shots that have to be shown off!) we shot the Krubnik Family along Toronto’s lake front. We have never been down there before, and it was really beautiful!

We were all having such a great time, and Ryan was about to take an amazing shot of the family from a rocky edge near the water. Just as he hit the button on his camera he moved ever so slightly and took a dive into a bed of large pointy rocks, chest first.

I was on the opposite side snapping away when I heard Christine yell out “Oh my God!!!” and I turned and there was Ryan laying face down on a large pile of rocks. I have to say it scarred me sh*tless for a few seconds because to see any grown man fall is always scary.

To say the least Ryan was okay, he suffered a few major scrapes and bruises, but no damage was done to the cameras, thank God! (Just kidding babe, I care about you too! the cameras are just so damn important!)

Ryan is not a clumsy guy by any means, he just hasn’t had the best of luck lately. Rewind back to Meredith and Joey’s wedding when we got a bacterial infection in Punta Cana, D.R and then rewind back to this summer when we were shooting an engagement session in Fredericton, N.B where he stubbed his toe on a bridge and lost a lot of blood.

So I think Ryan needs a little sympathy, blog sympathy, so all you readers of our lovely little blog, leave Ryan your condolences, and words of wisdom on how to stay safe at a photo shoot.

I love you babe!!

…and we love the Krubnik family, I swear Christine and Jack have passed their photos on to about 15 friends in the first hour we had their proofing site up! Thanks guys!

So here are a few of our favorite moments from the shoot.

Enjoy!

Erika

family photography lifestyle The Krubnik Family   Toronto Lakeshore

family photography lifestyle The Krubnik Family   Toronto Lakeshore

family photography lifestyle The Krubnik Family   Toronto Lakeshore

family photography lifestyle The Krubnik Family   Toronto Lakeshore

family photography lifestyle The Krubnik Family   Toronto Lakeshore

…and here is a photo of Ryan post accident, still shooting!

family photography lifestyle The Krubnik Family   Toronto Lakeshore

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