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.

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More from the All Nighter shoot – Part 2

We were really lucky to have such an amazing night for this shoot. I don’t think I have seen a night this beautiful in a long time. I am so glad we had the chance to enjoy it.
Here are 2 of my favorite images from the night. These are not edited, only sharpened for web....

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Tara & Dwayne are Engaged! Niagara-on-the-Lake

With Erika traveling through Paris I had the chance to shoot by myself for the first time in years. I forget how challenging it is to shoot alone. I have to give credit to a lot of my friend photographers out there who do this everyday, and who are not part of a team. You...

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Seth & Angie are Engaged!

The evening I left for Paris I had one last photo shoot to do. Seth and Angie’s engagement session. Seth is a good friend of ours partially because he works at our local Henry’s Camera Store and when we come in he lets us try out everything and then doesn’t say anything when we don’t...

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Calling All Models- Model Workshop

Hello Models,
We would like to invite you to The 2nd BIG Photo Workshop. This amazing photo shoot experience is a beautiful outdoor photo shoot right here in Barrie, Ontario, we have a great wardrobe and amazing make up and hairstyling!
We are so excited for this workshop because it is the first of its kind for...

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Show us your Love! – Best Kisses of 2008

Valentines day is this weekend, and we are shooting our first wedding of the year for Jackie and Myles who are getting married at Taboo Resort in Muskoka. We are so excited to get back out there and shoot a wedding  again, its been a long January and December. We have seen a lot of...

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Brandon & Jackelyn – Just Because

It’s been quite a while since we last posted any photos, and the reason is that we just haven’t been shooting. January is just one of those months, its just too cold to leave the house, and if you do the last thing you want to do is go shooting outside for a few hours.
My...

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The Santin Family

A long, long time ago Ryan and I worked at a fun little portrait studio in a grocery store, and along the way met some great families who have followed us on our journey into businesshood. One of those families is the Santin Family.
Suzanne used to bring her baby girl to the studio all the...

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Rogers Family at the Park

Last week we had the pleasure of meeting the Rogers family at Sunnidale Park in Barrie, Ontario for a family photo session.
The one thing we love about Sunnidale Park is that you can find so many places to shoot photos, no shoot ever looks the same, as the park is always changing.
So here are a...

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Allen Loves Meredith

Al and Meredith were married at Tangle Creek Golf Course in Barrie Ontario. It was a beautiful sunny, and white puffy cloud day, Meredith’s dress was stunning and Al had the biggest smile watching her walk down the aisle.
Meredith and Al are such a fun couple and they have been sooo excited for their wedding...

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Brittany Beers Photo shoot

We photographed Brittany Beers model/actress last week. She is one of the most professional kids we know and we love to work with her.
Check out some of her shots we took at various locations in Barrie, Ontario and then in our home studio.
Also check out Brittany’s page on the Internet Movie Database. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2730850
After Ryan...

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