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: photographs

Shooting for the Story

There are so many amazing photographs out there in cyberspace, I am sure everyone stumbles across a beautiful photo every day, or even a photographer who has taken one. In our personal experience as photographers and artists it has to be said that capturing one amazing shot is easy. It is simple to focus all...

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Tara & Dwayne are Engaged! Niagara-on-the-Lake

With Erika traveling through Paris I had the chance to shoot by myself for the first time in years. I forget how challenging it is to shoot alone. I have to give credit to a lot of my friend photographers out there who do this everyday, and who are not part of a team. You...

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Rockstar Wedding Vendor – Distinct Occasions Weddings

Our amazing friend Crystal Adair-Benning, wedding planner extraordinaire, style diva, and in our opinion one of the coolest chicks this side of the planet! invited us to her brand spanking new office last week for a photo session. We were so honored when she asked us to photograph her. Crystals work is spectacular! and well...

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Siblings

Lately we have been photographing quite a few family sessions and these 2 adorable little girls remind me so much of my sister and I growing up. They are about the same age apart as my sister Jackelyn and myself. I don’t remember much from the time in my life when I was 2 or...

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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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Did we forget to mention it’s Spring Time?!!!

We can’t tell you how happy we are to FINALLY be in spring around here. Barrie is not a winter friendly town, with all the construction, and snow days that keep you locked up indoors.
Ryan and I have been aching to shoot (comfortably) outside again. This spring and summer is going to be filled with...

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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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Hola Amigos!

Ryan and I are back from an fun filled week in Mexico. We photographed an amazing wedding , and had time to be tourists. We have tons of photos and videos to share and tons of stories to tell.
Here is just a sneak peak of what is to come in the next few weeks.
These are...

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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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Myles Loves Jackie | Part 2- Wedding Sneak Peak

On Valentines Day we photographed our good friends Jackie & Myles at their wedding in Gravenhurst, Ontario at the Taboo Resort.
Their wedding was amazing, so stay tuned to the blog and on Feb 21st 2009, we will post the whole sha-bang!
This is a sneak peak of what’s to come!
E & R

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