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.

Tag Archives: Barrie

Head Shots Promo

In the 5 years of Rowell Photography’s history February has always been the busiest month for head shots.
To celebrate our new studio located in suburban South Barrie, and Rowell Photography’s 5th birthday!! We are doing a head shots Promo Month.
So only for the month of February our studio sessions are at a very special promo...

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Old London Town

Today, its foggy in Barrie, it does this quite often in the early morning around here. It reminds me so much of London, England. This past New years Ryan and I spent 3 weeks in Europe photographing a wedding celebration for our amazing clients and good friends Tara & Ryan.
We arrived in London On...

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Photo of the Day #3 – Creative Portfolio shoots

In the winter months Ryan and I spend a lot of time in the studio. In the past the studio was the living room of our old town house, or a rented space in down town Barrie or any corner someone would let us shoot. This winter our studio is in our new house in...

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Photo of the Day #2 – Models

Over the years we have had the chance to photograph some very interesting people. Some people who are not too comfortable in front of the camera and some that are born to be in the spotlight. For years we have been photographing models, actors, and performers. This photo below was shot at our photographers all...

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Welcome to the Blogosphere

Our friends over at Eventdecorator.com are welcoming a new bundle of joy into their lives just in time for  the 2010 wedding season.  We would like to congratulate them on the birth of their brand new BLOG!!!!!
Come and check it out at http://eventdecorator.com/blog
There are already tons of great articles and updates posted, so go ahead and...

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Lee & Kelly are engaged – Collingwood, ON

A few months ago Ryan and I were thinking about moving to Toronto. We were very close to making that decision to move our company 50 mins down hwy 400. We figured since most of our clients lived there it would be easier for them to come and meet with us if we were in...

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Jonathan & Emma Sneak Peak – McLean House Toronto

It has been a very busy month so far. 2-3 weddings still to come on the blog, One on One sessions are keeping us very busy. We move into our new Barrie studio space Dec 1st!!! Where we will be meeting clients and hopefully holding some awesome photo shoots and hosting some One on One...

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One on One Photographer Sessions

Ryan and I are always being asked if we do portrait or wedding photography workshops. The answer is no. Not because we don’t like workshops, we just feel that speaking to one or a few people in a closer more intimate atmosphere achieves more success, as opposed to a large group.
So we have come up...

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Hailey’s Portrait Session – Barrie, ON

Its been a while since we have posted a portrait session on the blog, so we are excited to post Hailey’s creative portrait session. Hailey is an actress/singer who studies acting in Toronto. She is 14 years old!!! when you see the pics you won’t believe it either, she looks like a 20 year old....

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Brandon & Jackelyn Just Because – Kempenfest, Barrie ON

Last weekend was Kempenfest in Barrie. It is a festival to celebrate Kempenfelt Bay, I believe. Barrie is a pretty special city in the summer. Tons of people flock here because we have an awesome waterfront, and the city is extremely clean. But the best part about Barrie in the summer is that almost...

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