Erin Wallis Photography Blog

A fellow photographer emailed me yesterday to ask me a few questions about my business, my clients and how I go about my everyday bookings, and essentially how I got to be where I am today. Answering her, I was struck by how much my business has grown and flourished in the past three years. Humbled, and as always grateful. One of the questions she asked was…

When do you feel most successful as a photographer?

My instant reaction and immediate response was “When my clients see their images, and cry.” Thats how I measure success. Honestly. I love nothing more, than when those who have chosen me to capture their treasured memories for them, are speechless, are happy, are thrilled. That means more to me than anything. So in thinking about it, I realized I may need to share with you some of the heartbreakingly beautiful testimonials from a few of my 2009 wedding clients. I am so honored they chose me to photograph their weddings, and so terribly happy that they love their time with me, and their images.
Wanna see what they had to say? CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE to see what I mean.

10 pounds! Thats how big the adorable Blake was when he was born, not too long ago!!! You may remember this beautiful bunch from our maternity session. Have a peek at this amazing bunch now!

I think the best way to welcome the weekend is with a big dose of adorable!
Are you kidding me, with the cuteness!!! How sweet is she! Unreal!
Have a wonderful weekend all!

The colors from this shoot are so breathtaking, that I could barely convert some of them to black and white. That is terribly unusual for me. As I generally love the classic and timeless elements exposed with black and white. In any case, join us on a beautiful Campbell River family portrait session.

I love the feel of this image

This one kills me with cuteness and personality.

The kids come alive for some fun shots

The fall is quite possibly my favorite season. The richness of the colors along with the muted tones of the light, just makes me want to create art! Happy Wednesday Everyone!

Well, I suppose it’s about time to reveal my current achievement. In the September issue of Photo Life magazine. I was named one of their ‘Emerging Photographers’ of 2009. I am deeply honored and excited all at the same time. It truly is incredible to have your work recognized by the photographic community. Being an artist, and one who profits from your art, is a profession clouded in self-doubt and intense self criticism. So, being chosen for this has helped to further affirm that I am, in deed, on the right path.

Thank you to Photo Life for such a fabulous opportunity! Congrats to all of the fellow ‘Emerging Photographers of 2009′ as well!

The image featured is one of my favorites, from a beautiful rainy wedding in 2007 at Strathcona Park Lodge.