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.

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Us at Work

Wow! it’s 2010!!! when did this happen? I guess almost a month and a half ago. Either way wow!
Last year was a great year, we shot some amazing weddings, visited some really great places and met some fabulous people. Its good to look back on everything you’ve done over the course of a year, its...

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Scenes of a Celebration – Paola & Lawrence – Taboo Resort

This is going to be a short post for writing but a normal sized post for photos.
Paola & Larry’s wedding took place in September 2009 at Taboo Resort in Gravenhurst Ontario. Decor, florals and planning by Eventdecorator.com. Paola’s dress was by my favorite designer Monique Lhuillier and on her feet she were none other...

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Carley & Jefferson + 1 – Baby Session, Barrie

Its always so exciting when our past wedding clients call us up to tell us that they are having a baby.
We photographed Carley and Jefferson’s wedding last year and have since also photographed their extended families and now the newest member of their family, Mathew.
Carley has been super patient while Ryan and I have been...

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Jonathan & Emma Sneak Peak – McLean House Toronto

It has been a very busy month so far. 2-3 weddings still to come on the blog, One on One sessions are keeping us very busy. We move into our new Barrie studio space Dec 1st!!! Where we will be meeting clients and hopefully holding some awesome photo shoots and hosting some One on One...

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Fall Portrait Sessions

Our Fall Portrait sessions are  getting really popular. With the great fall weather, a little cold, but beautiful colours and sunshine make up for it. This Thanksgiving weekend we headed up to Scotsdale Farms, near Caledon Ontario for a portrait session of Cory and his younger siblings. They thought it would be fun to do...

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Kaitlin & Madi Family Photo Session, Downtown Barrie

It is that time of year, the time of year when it is too cold for t-shirts and sandals (I know this because I tried to wear flip flops today and froze my feet!) Its Fall time. The best time, in our opinion for photos of the portrait and family kind.
Our first family was our...

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Hailey’s Portrait Session – Barrie, ON

Its been a while since we have posted a portrait session on the blog, so we are excited to post Hailey’s creative portrait session. Hailey is an actress/singer who studies acting in Toronto. She is 14 years old!!! when you see the pics you won’t believe it either, she looks like a 20 year old....

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Cousins

Both Ryan and myself come from very large extended families. Ryan’s dad has 9 brothers and sisters and his mom has 5. My mom has 14 brothers and sisters. This resulted in a ton of cousins in our lives growing up.
Cousins are really special people, they are closer than friends because they are family,...

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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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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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