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: models

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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All Nighter Photo Shoot Part 3

Finally we have the last of the photos from the all night long photo shoot processed. What a wonderful night, and there was plenty of creativity flowing that night. I don’t know if you get creativity from the lack of sleep or the caffeine, but it worked – the ideas and lighting were great. Best...

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Let them Eat Cake | Bridal Shoot

Who doesn’t love a cute cupcake or beautifully colored and extremely detailed wedding cake?…..
I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t. Which is why we decided to bring the brains of some of the areas hottest wedding vendors together for a new and stylish bridal shoot.
Ryan and I joined forces with Lori Hutchinson Cakes, Bridal Wreath...

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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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“Mr. Photographer, I’m ready for my close up!”

For those of you who have not heard Britney Spears’ new album, that’s a line from the song “Kill the lights”. But it also fits in with the next set of photos we photographed with our photographer friend Apryl Munro Photography this November (Yes I know, another post from long ago, but its the last...

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The BIG Photo Workshop photos

A few weeks back Rowell Photography with Potentials Model and Talent agency held the first model creatives workshop. Chris Mabee the new faces director at Potentials came up with a Trampoline shoot where the girls would wear vintage dresses from Imago Boutique Barrie, and jump to elegant poses in the air, to add that little...

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Kayla & Chris a modeling session

I know lately we haven’t been blogging much, but we have been really ill and once we got better we were shooting so much.  This particular shoot of Kayla was almost 3 weeks ago now, and I am finally posting a few pics.
This past weekend Chris Mabee the New Faces Director of Potentials and Ryan...

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Attention Models!

Hello Models,
We would like to invite you to The BIG Photo Workshop. This amazing photo shoot experience is an ACTION photo shoot with trampolines and amazing make up and hairstyling!
We are so excited for this workshop because we get to work with one of our closest friends Chris Mabee the New Faces Director of Potentials...

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BIG changes happening at Rowell Photography

Hello Blog stalkers!
We have been working hard to bring you some exciting new changes to Rowell Photography.
We are sure some of you have noticed some changes on our blog and our main website lately. For instance you can no longer find our models and families on our main website anymore.
Our blog is changing more and...

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Parking Garages and the Minesing Swamp

Ever since the sun decided to come out Ryan and I have been slowly moving our shoots back outdoors. Over the cold months some changes have occurred in our city that have directly affected our photo shoots some for the better and some for the worse. Some of our favorite spots to shoot models and...

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