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: wedding day

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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Jeff & Courtney Getting Married – Windermere House, Muskoka

Jeff & Courtney had a beautiful day for their wedding, for Mid October it was really nice. The sun was so bright it just lit up the fallen leaves, giving everything intense color. Living in Canada and being able to experience and photograph throughout the seasons is just amazing. I heard on the news that...

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Cody & Giselle – Kariya Park & The Brampton Badlands

“What is REAL?” asked the Rabbit one day, when they were lying side by side near the nursery fender, before Nana came to tidy the room. “Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?”
“Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It’s a thing that happens to you....

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Carmine & Ele Getting Married – Bellvue Manor Vaughan, ON

We are always so excited to work with Crystal of Distinct Occasions and her team for a number of reasons. 1. the wedding is going to be amazingly beautiful 2. The couple always knows exactly what they want, and are so much fun to work with. and 3. The food at any wedding we have done...

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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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Myles & Jackie | 2 – Wedding Taboo Resort, Gravenhurst Ontario

Jackie & Myles had an awesome wedding on Valentines Day at Gravenhurst’s Taboo Resort. You may remember them from the blizzard engagement session we did this past November.
Even though it didn’t blizzard on their wedding day, it was still freezing cold outside so we stayed inside for photos. Taboo Resort has such a beautiful interior...

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Love Letter from our Clients

Dear Erika & Ryan
I got the albums…
I LOVE THEM, THEY ARE PERFECT, PERFECT!!!!!!
They are more beautiful than I ever imagined, I am seriously thinking about getting a little one to put in my purse, I love them! Thank you so much for getting them to us for the Christmas Holidays. I am sooo thankful!
Thank you...

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Patrick Loves Kelly – The Wedding

Here is the continuation of our lovely little motion picture that we had some great comments about. Patrick and Kelly’s wedding was awesome! and full of amazing moments.Kelly and Patrick were married in Toronto, Ontario at the Metropolitan Hotel They are our last wedding of 2008, and its kinda sad we have no more...

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Chris Loves Lara

So 3 weeks ago we get a long distance call from a very unfamiliar number. On the other end is a man who say something along the lines of this “My wife to be says i need to help with the planning and find a photographer for our wedding, can you come?”
Naturally I am surprised...

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Craig Loves Michelle

This past weekend we shot Craig and Michelle’s wedding in the blistering heat, and although we downed more bottles of water that Saturday we were still able to take some rockin’ photos, and Craig and Michelle still looked like rockstars!
The wedding and reception was held at The Gibson Center in Alliston, Ontario. Craig and Michelle...

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