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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Merry Christmas, veselý vánoce, Joyeux Noël !

Before we start to ring in the new year, Ryan and I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Just a quick and cute little story; Ryan and I moved into our new house/studio in the far south side of Barrie. Its a newer development with a lot of beautiful houses (especially...

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Its Christmas Baby!

Ryan and I wanted to thank everyone for the amazing comments left on our blog for our Cans For Comments food drive.
The final total was 47 comments.
Ryan and I had a goal of 100 comments, so we are asking everyone out there to ask a friend or family member to please come and leave comments,...

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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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Fall Portrait Sessions

Our Fall Portrait sessions are  getting really popular. With the great fall weather, a little cold, but beautiful colours and sunshine make up for it. This Thanksgiving weekend we headed up to Scotsdale Farms, near Caledon Ontario for a portrait session of Cory and his younger siblings. They thought it would be fun to do...

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Bring on the Families!

Lately we have been so lucky, we have been photographing so many families. We love family portraiture, it is how we started our business. I don’t know many photographers with only 4 years into their businesses who have photographed as many families as we have (Somewhere in the late 400’s early 500’s. I stopped keeping...

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Steve Loves Sheryl- Engagement Session Barrie, Ontario

For those of you who do not know Sheryl Wilson, she is the designer behind The Brand Bistro, and also the designer of our ahhhmazing logo! (please hold your applause ahah!) So if you are a small business looking to create your brand, give Sheryl a call.
We were so happy to hear that Sheryl was...

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Holiday Photos at Botanix Barrie

Hello to all the members of Rowell Photography’s Group!
Its that time of year again, and with the Holidays coming this is the best time to get photos taken while the family is around.
We will be at Botanix Barrie’s Garden Center again this year to take photos of you!
So bring out your friends and family.
We have...

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Emma The Bear & Family

This weekend we photographed the McCords at their home, as it was their baby girls 1st birthday! We met the McCords at Botanix this Christmas and we were so excited when they called us up to photograph their family. Often when we photograph families in their homes it takes half the time for the kids...

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