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

John & Sarah Getting Married- Glenerin Inn, Mississauga ON

Last weekend I had the chance to shoot a wedding with Leanna of Lee Weston Photography. This girl is truly amazing, and I was so excited to work with her. I had seen the amazing photos she had shot of this couple below’s engagement and I couldn’t wait for the wedding.
Witnessing one of the most...

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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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Shooting for the Story

There are so many amazing photographs out there in cyberspace, I am sure everyone stumbles across a beautiful photo every day, or even a photographer who has taken one. In our personal experience as photographers and artists it has to be said that capturing one amazing shot is easy. It is simple to focus all...

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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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Tara & Dwayne are Engaged! Niagara-on-the-Lake

With Erika traveling through Paris I had the chance to shoot by myself for the first time in years. I forget how challenging it is to shoot alone. I have to give credit to a lot of my friend photographers out there who do this everyday, and who are not part of a team. You...

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Platinum Events Girls

If you have ever been to a wedding in the GTA there is a good chance it was planned by one of these 4 amazing women. Cindy, Kristy Laurie and Nicole are spreading their wedding style to the masses. Cindy Johnson, owner of Platinum Events Group specializes in GTA weddings as well as destination...

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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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Rockstar Wedding Vendors – Lori Hutchinson Cakes

The Caketress, Lori Hutchinson of Collingwood, Ontario is whipping up some delightful deserts these day. Hands down the most talented Cake maker North of Toronto. Her cakes and desserts appeal to a high end market, and its no wonder, the attention and detail that go into each original cake design is ridiculous. Its amazing how...

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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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Brett Loves Kristin | Part #2 Wedding | Tulum, Mexico

We are so excited to share images from this wedding. Its been really hard trying to figure out what images to post on the blog, Ryan and I may have taken upwards of 6000 photos on this trip. But we are really happy with the ones we have picked, and we hope you are just...

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