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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Steve Loves Sheryl- Engagement Session Barrie, Ontario

Friday, February 27, 2009 Posted in Engagements

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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Jamie Loves Sarah – Part Three

Thursday, August 21, 2008 Posted in Trash the Dress

Yeahhhh! It’s finally here, Sarah Trashed her Dress! We have been waiting since the wedding when we first saw the dress to do this shoot. Of course there wasn’t much literal trashing involved, she just got the dress wet. For those of you who need more information as to why a bride may want to...

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James Loves Jen Part #1- Engagement Session

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Posted in Engagements

We were so excited that Jen and James were able to coordinate their schedules to shoot their e-session with us last week. Lucky for us we were driving through Montreal where James proposed to Jen, so we took a stroll around old Montreal. I have been dying to do this for a while I love...

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Quoted in MacLean’s Magazine

Thursday, March 13, 2008 Posted in Media Attention, Personal, Photography

That’s right Ryan and I were both quoted in MacLean’s Magazine this week on page 60 of the March 17th 2008 issue, under the headline Are “engagerazzi” creepy or cool?

Yes that’s right MacLean’s Magazine made up a new word that describes, in the simplest terms, proposal photography. Basically the concept is a fairly new one...

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Free Wedding Photography Contest

Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Posted in Weddings

The finalist have been posted and need your vote, their amazing stories can be found here
Thanks for all your entries and hope to do this again next year.
Win your wedding photography !
All you have to do is tell us your story, how you met, how you were proposed to, how you both have overcome great...

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

Thursday, December 20, 2007 Posted in Weddings

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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