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: Honeymoon

Honeymoon Escape – Tara & Ryan – Versailles, FR.

Tara & Ryan’s Honeymoon photo shoot lasted 2 days the 2nd day was at Versailles palace and Trianon Palace Hotel. This trip was my second time to Versailles Palace, and I was still overwhelmed. Its hard not to be, the entire palace is filed with framed paintings that could cover my house! I always have...

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Paris de nuit et de jour – Tara & Ryan – Honeymoon Session

If you ever go to Paris and have the chance to get driven around in a taxi in the middle of the night, stopping at all the sites as they are lit up, you MUST do it! Tara and Ryan wanted their honeymoon photo shoot to be photographed when there were as little tourists roaming...

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Scenes of a Celebration – Tara & Ryan – Hluboka Castle & Prague

What to say about Tara and Ryan, I have been thinking about this all week, mainly because I want to say something really good because I know they will read it. But I have been having issues thinking of what to say. Usually I can think up an awesome blog post in minutes about people...

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Jonathan & Emma – McLean House, Sunnybrook Estates Toronto

Weddings at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Estates are always beautiful. They are classic English designed houses, with beautiful decor, and tons and tons of character. Almost like our amazing couple Jonathan & Emma. This beautiful couple just oozes character, they are fun, lighthearted, and a perfect match for this location. These two are so much in love,...

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Shawn Loves Jen

Last weekend we shot Jen & Shawn’s wedding at Nottawasaga Resort in Alliston, Ontario, and St. Andrew’s Stone Church for the ceremony.
My favorite pic of the day would have to be the group shot in front of this little house of the whole bridal party, it looks super old fashioned, I just love it. There...

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Shawn Loves Jen- Sneak Peak!

This is a little sneak peak of Shawn and Jen’s wedding from this past weekend. I know we have been so slow with blogging this summer, but don’t worry when the winter comes and I have nothing to do, I promise you will be dedicating my life to this blog!
Anyways this weekend was awesome, Jen...

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Jefferson Loves Carley

This Saturday we shot an amazingly beautiful wedding at Barrie’s McLaren Art Centre. We have been waiting a few years to get a wedding at that location.
The McLaren is Barrie’s old Library converted to an art gallery, in my opinion it is the best old architecture we have in this budding city, so having an...

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Jamie Loves Sarah – Part One

Last Sunday we drove down to Brampton for an early morning engagement session. Jamie and Sarah are probably one of the coolest couples we have met, not only are they transforming a boat museum into their reception hall but Jamie also has a sweet ride, which he likes to call “The Hog”.
We had a blast...

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Meredith & Joey – How Joey popped the question!?!

Meredith and Joey’s wedding will be on October 24th 2008 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at the Majestic Colonial Resort , and they will be our first destination wedding, we couldn’t be happier. Meredith and Joey are from Virginia and found us on facebook believe it or not. So we haven’t had a chance to...

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Aliyah & Bijan’s Wedding Day 4

July 8th Family Party
We joined the family for a send off party for Aliyah and Bijan before their honeymoon. We had a blast hanging out with the Aliyah and Bijan and their families over those 4 exciting days. They have a great wedding website with the cutest story about how Bijan proposed to Aliyah,...

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