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: Toronto

Life is a Cabaret on Queen

In the heart of Toronto lies a tiny shop with loads of character. Cabaret is considered a celebrity hot spot during film festival time, and a favorite among women and men who adore classic 1950’s fashion and more vintage clothing and items than you can imagine.
Our very good friend Lori approached me a few weeks...

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Jonathan & Emma – McLean House, Sunnybrook Estates Toronto

Weddings at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Estates are always beautiful. They are classic English designed houses, with beautiful decor, and tons and tons of character. Almost like our amazing couple Jonathan & Emma. This beautiful couple just oozes character, they are fun, lighthearted, and a perfect match for this location. These two are so much in love,...

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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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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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famille dans la ville

We are really excited to share with you all one of the coolest families we know. Laura, Phillipe & Sebastien.
Laura is the owner of Laura K Design and we had the pleasure of photographing her earlier this year for an issue of one of our favorite magazines WedLuxe.
Laura is a designer who specializes in wedding...

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Rockstar Wedding Vendors- Sweet Peony Press

Earlier this year we had the pleasure of photographing Shelley Weir along with some of Toronto’s most ought after wedding invitation designers for an issue of WedLuxe magazine. Shelley was the only letter press company at the photo shoot, and we fell in love with her work instantly. Letter press is so classic, and beautiful....

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Russ & Sarah Getting Married- Horseshoe Valley Resort

It’s not too often that I get the chance to shoot a wedding with Jon Thorpe of Union Photography and it NOT be in Toronto. Horseshoe Valley Resort is such a great location, and its local to the Barrie area (only about a 20 minute drive outside.) It was nice to wake up in the...

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Brian & Julie Married- Toronto’s Historic Distillery District.

What looked like a relaxing August has turned into a very busy one. Which is great because we have had the chance to work with some of our close photo friends on some of their weddings. A few weeks ago I photographed Brian & Julie’s wedding with Jon Thorpe of Union Photography. This is not...

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Steve & Charlotte Getting Married- Toronto Botanical Gardens

A while back we made a decision about our photography, and the way we shoot. We made the decision to start mapping out the locations for group and couple photos at weddings. Originally this was to maximize time, but then it turned into something bigger and more artistic. A little bit of an obsession really....

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Bring on the Families!

Lately we have been so lucky, we have been photographing so many families. We love family portraiture, it is how we started our business. I don’t know many photographers with only 4 years into their businesses who have photographed as many families as we have (Somewhere in the late 400’s early 500’s. I stopped keeping...

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