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: Just because sessions

Paris de nuit et de jour – Tara & Ryan – Honeymoon Session

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Posted in Destination, Engagements, Honeymoon, Trash the Dress

If you ever go to Paris and have the chance to get driven around in a taxi in the middle of the night, stopping at all the sites as they are lit up, you MUST do it! Tara and Ryan wanted their honeymoon photo shoot to be photographed when there were as little tourists roaming...

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Jonathan & Emma Sneak Peak – McLean House Toronto

Thursday, November 12, 2009 Posted in Weddings

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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by Ryan Rowell

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One on One Photographer Sessions

Thursday, September 24, 2009 Posted in Photography

Ryan and I are always being asked if we do portrait or wedding photography workshops. The answer is no. Not because we don’t like workshops, we just feel that speaking to one or a few people in a closer more intimate atmosphere achieves more success, as opposed to a large group.
So we have come up...

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by Erika Hanchar

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Brandon & Jackelyn Just Because – Kempenfest, Barrie ON

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Posted in Family Life

Last weekend was Kempenfest in Barrie. It is a festival to celebrate Kempenfelt Bay, I believe. Barrie is a pretty special city in the summer. Tons of people flock here because we have an awesome waterfront, and the city is extremely clean. But the best part about Barrie in the summer is that almost...

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by Erika Hanchar

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