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 expo

Our rockin’ Trade show Booth!! ~ The video

Wednesday, January 7, 2009 Posted in Photography

Edit: Here is a link to the details of how the booth was made before arriving at the show.
Almost a year ago we posted some photos on the blog of our trade show booth from February 2008 (see here), and we had an amazing response about it. We have been still receiving emails asking us...

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by Ryan Rowell

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Our booth at Canada’s Wedding Expo

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Posted in Weddings

EDIT: We have also finally posted the making of the booth as well as what it was made of, and how it was made.
EDIT: We have posted a video of this booth being built albeit almost a year later.
We are back from spending the weekend in Toronto at Canada’s Wedding Expo held at the Toronto...

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by Erika Hanchar

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A little love on the 15th

Friday, February 15, 2008 Posted in Personal

I intentionally missed the boat on a Valentines day post so I could post about My lovely Erika’s Birthday. Growing up it always felt like Christmas and my own birthday were very close and friends would ask if I just received one gift for both occasions (not the case). Erika’s birthday however gets celebrated usually...

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by Ryan Rowell

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