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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Get Learned!

Sometimes some people just have that special something, you all know what I am talking about, some people are just ridiculously good at certain things. Its almost like their brain functions differently than everyone else’s. usually those people are the ones who can figure out Rubick’s cubes in only a few moves and can come...

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More from the All Nighter shoot – Part 2

We were really lucky to have such an amazing night for this shoot. I don’t think I have seen a night this beautiful in a long time. I am so glad we had the chance to enjoy it.
Here are 2 of my favorite images from the night. These are not edited, only sharpened for web....

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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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Snowy Days in Barrie Town

Just when we thought it was safe to put our snow shovels and boots away, there Barrie goes snowing down on us hopefully one last time before a long awaited spring returns. Earlier this week we photographed Eric, who was the winner of our portrait contest on the Rowell Photography Portraits facebook group. Eric plans...

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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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Our Growing Clientele- Baby Harlee

If you are frequent reader of this blog you may recognize the parents and siblings of the newest & youngest Rowell Photography Client. Miss Harlee Hutchison!
Her parents Amber-lynn & Ian made quite the splash when we photographed them 2 summers ago for their Trash the Dress photo session which landed on the front cover of...

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Show us your Love! – Best Kisses of 2008

Valentines day is this weekend, and we are shooting our first wedding of the year for Jackie and Myles who are getting married at Taboo Resort in Muskoka. We are so excited to get back out there and shoot a wedding  again, its been a long January and December. We have seen a lot of...

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Choco- Latte | Board

Rich chocolaty browns are a popular choice for weddings in colder weather, light latte beige’s are great in summer. Browns can warm up a room when accented with candle light and golds. Brown is an great alternative to black, black is sometimes too harsh, brown knows how to lighten the mood.
I don’t think chocolate brown...

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Go Green | Board

My favorite color! green, its so fresh, and fun. You can do green anytime of the year, emeralds in winter, green grass colors in spring, lime in summer, and rich olive tones in fall.
Green is a great accent, the only color I don’t appreciate it next to is red. I am not big on the...

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Cancer Connections

Ryan and I were so honored when we received a call last week from James at the organization Photosensitive. Photosensitive is hosting a huge, national photographic exhibition called Cancer Connections, which features images of people who have been touched by cancer; survivors, loved ones who have lost people to the disease, those who have succumbed...

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