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: Ryan

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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Derek & Ali Getting Married- Toronto, ON

Last weekend I had the pleasure of hanging out with the very cool, very hip Sarah Guy of Labour of Love Photography. Together we photographed Ali & Derek’s wedding in Toronto. I was 2nd shooting for Sarah which meant I got to be a photojournalist for the day. I love 2nd shooting it gives me...

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Seth & Angie are Engaged!

The evening I left for Paris I had one last photo shoot to do. Seth and Angie’s engagement session. Seth is a good friend of ours partially because he works at our local Henry’s Camera Store and when we come in he lets us try out everything and then doesn’t say anything when we don’t...

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Seth

Isn’t he just the most adorable baby?
Last week Ryan photographed Baby Seth and family at the Barrie Lakeshore. I was away in Paris, but came back just in time to photograph Seth’s 2nd appearance on our blog. Tomorrow is the engagement session of his mom and dad Daniel and Priscilla whose wedding we will be...

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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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Touring Mexico | Erika & Ryan

Its amazing how much I didn’t know about Mexico, I almost felt out of place because I didn’t take the time to learn very much before we visited. Mexico is an amazing country, its beautiful, it has so much history, and Ryan and I are suckers for old architecture, ancient civilizations and mythology.
While we were...

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Memories of Mexico

I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to telling stories about Mexico. We experienced so many things, and went on so many adventures. The more I look at these photos the more I realize how much I have already forgotten, so thank goodness for photos!
I just remembered today that we went snorkeling...

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Mike Loves Jenn | Just Because Session | Tulum, Mexico

As most of you already know Ryan and I recently traveled to Mexico for Ryan’s brother Brett’s wedding. We have so many photos to show you all, but first here is a Just Because session with Ryan’s older brother Mike and his wife Jenn. When they got married, we couldn’t make it to Winnipeg for...

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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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