Erin Wallis Photography Blog

From the moment Andrea and I spoke on the phone, I knew we were going to make magic together.

Our shoot was at Rebecca Spit on Quadra Island. Bob pulled up in the most amazing old truck… Mariah came armed with her guitar, and the boys came prepared to be boys!!!

I was so incredibly inspired at the time, overwhelmed with opportunities and moments! I absolutely love that Andrea had so much faith in me and let me run wild with my wild ideas and creative craziness. Some days everything just fits together so perfectly. This was one of those days. I also had an amazing time editing these images, and hope you enjoy them as well.

Mariah is an incredible gal, full of ideas, full of life and awesome with her guitar!
Near the end of our shoot, I knew I had yet to ‘crack’ River into a smile… so I stole him away for a little one on one, which included talk of hockey and tree climbing… and finally, a smile.

I love this image of Andrea and River.

And Sjor with his amazing curls… running through the grass into the sunlight. Perfect.

If you know this family, you love them.
Going into this shoot, I knew how much Scotia wanted her family, her children captured. We had talked about it a few times before, and some times you just know how important it is for a mom to have her babies beautiful little faces photographed. When I know how excited people are about their shoots, it does nothing short of spiral me into a wild whirl wind of inspiration.
I loved spending time with this bunch, and was so excited when the Dawson started flashing smiles my way! (something he is usually reluctant to do initially!) What a beautiful bunch!

I can only imagine what it takes to hold a marriage together for this long.

40 YEARS!

I know of marriages that have lasted all of 2 weeks. 40 years seems like somewhat of an old wives tale. The mythological creature you hear about, but never see.

I met Terry and Maureen along with their 2 sons and their beautiful families this past weekend. Upon introductions and getting everyone polished up, hair combed, and tucked in… Maureen said “40 years ago today, I was stepping into my wedding dress”. I had goosebumps.

I was instantly inspired. Here are my favorite images from their session.

Thats how I would describe Brooklyn!!! Full of life. Absolutely!!!

The first time I met Brooklyn was at the ice arena (she was watching her dad play hockey). It did not take long to realize that she was someone with a whole lot of energy! Within moments of our first meeting she was sitting on my knee, telling me all kinds of stories.

I have known both parents for a long time, (in fact in high school I seem to recall driving around with Michelle singing Pam Tillis’ “spilled perfume”) When Michelle asked me to capture her family with an energized Brooklyn and a baby on the way, I was in. Their session took less than an hour, and in all honesty I felt like I had it after the first 10 minutes… it was effortless.

I look forward to meeting the little one tucked inside Michelles belly very soon! (Brooklyn announced during our session that it was in fact a boy, although she has always just said previously “well…. girl or boy”) I’ll keep you posted to what they welcome into the world!!!

This first image, may just be my favorite.

The light was perfect, the wind was blowing… gives me goosebumps still!


A rare, still moment with Brooklyn.

Um… I’m not sure if there are words for this level of cuteness!!!
Lexi is off the charts for sure.
What a happy sunny family, lots of love, lots of smiles, and so much to be happy about. What an adorable shoot! Let me know what you think!?!

My answering machine says I’m booked up until the end of June… What that actually means is, I’m shooting between 1-3 shoots per day. What that actually means is… I’m busy. Very busy…but who isn’t really!!! I am really enjoying photographing so many wonderful families, and fabulous people! Here are a few more family images from Denise and Steve’s family session last week. To all of you waiting patiently for your discs, and your finished products… I am incredibly grateful, as it means that I can continue to capture these images for other families as well!!!

Our session started off with great big crocodile tears, and ended with laughter.
It was an incredibly windy day accross from the Salmon Point Pub in Oyster River, but we decided to go ahead with the session anyway… The boys were so spirited and fun, that it made my job, incredibly easy!!! Here are a few of my favorites from the day.

Last summer a great couple, Amanda and Curt purchased a gift for their equally amazing friends Shauna and Gene. Last week, I shot their family photographs, loved them, and loved their images too!!! I thought I’d share a few of my favorite images, from a fabulous family session last week. What a great family!!! What wonderful children… what a perfect shoot.