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: engagement photos

Jeff & Courtney Got Engaged – Windermere House, Muskoka

Thursday, October 22, 2009 Posted in Engagements, Windermere House

This year we have been really, really happy with the locations our awesome clients have chosen for their weddings and engagement sessions. We love Muskoka, and all the little towns and resorts that reside in it. This year we have covered a lot of ground up North. We photographed weddings at The Inn at Christie’s...

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Jamie & Carey got engaged – Barrie, ON

Friday, October 16, 2009 Posted in Engagements

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...

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Ryan and Dawn got Engaged – Barrie, Ontario

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Posted in Engagements

This summer has been filled with couples sessions. We love couples sessions, engagements sessions, anniversaries, Just Because sessions, any reason for couples to be photographed, we love it!
Something that we want to start offering our clients is what fellow photographers Axioo out of Indonesia do. It’s called “The Sweet Escape”. Its couples on their honeymoon....

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Kylee & Tom got Engaged- Barrie, Ontario

Thursday, July 2, 2009 Posted in Engagements

This is our favorite time of year for engagement photos because the sun is up until 9pm and the sunsets are warm filled with that magical light. Its the magical light that makes everyone look good, and photos look majestic. Most photographers call it “magic hour” we just call it pure awesomeness.
Pure awesomeness is great,...

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Priscilla & Daniel are Engaged – Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto

Thursday, June 11, 2009 Posted in Engagements

You may remember Seth from early last weeks post. Well here are his amazing parents Priscilla and Daniel who will be getting married this November. We are so excited to shoot their wedding. This past weekend we shot their engagement session at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Daniel used to work there and...

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Love Letter from our Clients

Sunday, February 1, 2009 Posted in Photography, Weddings

Dear Erika & Ryan
I got the albums…
I LOVE THEM, THEY ARE PERFECT, PERFECT!!!!!!
They are more beautiful than I ever imagined, I am seriously thinking about getting a little one to put in my purse, I love them! Thank you so much for getting them to us for the Christmas Holidays. I am sooo thankful!
Thank you...

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