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: Ontario

John & Sarah Getting Married- Glenerin Inn, Mississauga ON

Last weekend I had the chance to shoot a wedding with Leanna of Lee Weston Photography. This girl is truly amazing, and I was so excited to work with her. I had seen the amazing photos she had shot of this couple below’s engagement and I couldn’t wait for the wedding.
Witnessing one of the most...

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Beach Life with The Morrison Boys

The Morrison’s are one of our favorite Rowell Photography families. We have been photographing them for years now starting with our days back at Zehrs Portrait studio when there were only 2 Morrison boys. This year they added a new member to the family, Quin.
With 4 boys total now! I am sure that house is...

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Rockstar Wedding Vendors – Lori Hutchinson Cakes

The Caketress, Lori Hutchinson of Collingwood, Ontario is whipping up some delightful deserts these day. Hands down the most talented Cake maker North of Toronto. Her cakes and desserts appeal to a high end market, and its no wonder, the attention and detail that go into each original cake design is ridiculous. Its amazing how...

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How I met Ryan

A few weeks ago was our 5 year anniversary,  April 1st  of 2004 was when we met (Ryan would argue this date) we met in front of a grocery store where I was training for a job as a cashier (as if I needed training on a cash register, the buttons practically had pictures on...

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Engagement On Ice

In the past 2 days Barrie, Ontario has been hit with snow, and it pretty much ruined our schedules for shooting outdoors. Its feeling more and more like winter every day and we are in April. Today a random link showed up on our blog statistics, and I didn’t recognize it. So I clicked it...

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Rockstar Wedding Vendors- Eventdecorator.com

Its been a while since we gave kudos to a rockstar wedding vendor that we have worked with and just adore.
Elizabeth Johnson of Eventdecorator.com is simply a rockstar when it comes to creating unique and elaborate ceremony and reception venues.
Eventdecorator.com is located in Hillsdale, Ontario. Their work has been featured in WedLuxe Canada’s Luxury Wedding...

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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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Myles & Jackie | 2 – Wedding Taboo Resort, Gravenhurst Ontario

Jackie & Myles had an awesome wedding on Valentines Day at Gravenhurst’s Taboo Resort. You may remember them from the blizzard engagement session we did this past November.
Even though it didn’t blizzard on their wedding day, it was still freezing cold outside so we stayed inside for photos. Taboo Resort has such a beautiful interior...

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Photographing Photographers | Tim Forbes

Today our good friend Tim Forbes stopped by for a visit. Tim is the owner/rockin’ photographer of Forbes Creative out of Kingston, Ontario.  Tim really is an amazing talent, and he has an awesome website. I love watching the slideshow to music he has as his intro, to me (Erika) its very emotional, I love...

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Matt Loves Katie | Engagement Session Wasaga Beach

Our first engagement of the year!  We are so excited to show you all the photos from Katie and Matt’ engagement session. Matt & Katie have been together forever, a decade to be exact. They are fun, and very much in love, and are excited about their huge wedding coming up this December. We actually...

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