A friend came up to me the other day, and said. “I should have listened to you from the start.”
He had gotten another web designer, was unhappy with the results and then after a whole lot of headache, finally got my guy.
“It was so easy to work with him, I love the results” he said.
“I know, my people are the best.” I replied.

I’ve been thinking about it ever since. I LOVE my people. Why work with someone who doesn’t deliver amazing results, professionally and with all kinds of good energy. That is how I choose my people. I love them. Truly. I know there are many other people out there, who you will be happy with in Campbell River or beyond. But I just would like to let you know, that I really, really love my people. Maybe you will too.
(click on bold words to take you to their websites)

Web Design and Marketing Services
LATHAM COMMUNICATIONS
Jeremy is just quite simply the best. Clean, professional, well designed websites that deliver amazing results. I don’t need any other advertising (besides amazing word of mouth) than my website and blog. Why? Jeremy Latham. You’d be crazy not to use him. He has recently relocated to Campbell River, but works with clients all over the world.

Realtors
(I love both these gals, and highly recommend both of them)
ANITA PAINTER
Sold us our first home with happy tears in her eyes. Going above and beyond normal relator duties. She is energetic, enthusiastic and has a beautiful heart.

DEANNA COLLINS
A well known Realtor in Campbell River and has an easy going personality that makes any sale a breeze.

Mortgage Specialist
JILL COOK
Hassle free. Helped us beyond belief, first in purchasing our home, then in building our studio/suite. Jill is AMAZING.

Hair Stylist
AMY @ A cut above in Campbell River.
This gal is my fave. You want to go get your hair done, just to hang out with her!

Campbell River Personal Trainer and Exercise Counselling
SARAH WRIGHT
A wealth of knowledge right here in our little town! Sarah brings with her amazing energy and inspiring resume to help us sloths get in shape! A hard working busy mom of twin boys, you want her on your side!

The best wedding venue in town!
DOLPHINS RESORT
Talk to Carmen, she’s the best!

Vancouver Island Party Rentals
ALL IN ONE PARTY SHOP
An amazing company fueled by awesome staff and owned by the amazing Tessa Stover! All of your party needs!

I’ll add more as they come to me! Enjoy folks!!! I do!

On December 1st I decided to join in on an amazing adventure.

For every comment my fabulous blog visitors would leave, I would donate one canned item to our local food bank. I just have to say, that 203 comments graced the pages of my blog in ten days. That is incredible.

Your comments filled my heart with all kinds of warm and fuzzy love and just spread all sorts of love around. The other night, we went to the food bank here in Campbell River and asked what they specifically were in need of. “Groceries” the sweet volunteer fella told us.. “This has been a particularly bad year, we need everything”. So, off we went. Filling our buggies up and walking away with over 203 items.. (I got swept up in the spirit of it all)

So, not only were 203 cans donated by Erin Wallis Photography, but Simone and her mom Susan and Tara from Undersea Gardens in Victoria also are matching my donations. SO SO SO AWESOME. Folks, because of your comments and the generosity of Simone, Susan and Tara… a total of 609 cans will be donated, all because of this little blog! Thank you all so much for taking the time to comment, look what we’ve done!

So, now… have you donated to the food bank???

At Thrifty’s you can simply purchase for either $10 or $20 a bag of pre packed goods, and they will deliver it for you. At Superstore, you add some extra cans to your grocery order and drop it in the box on your way out. So simple. So necessary. So helpful. In Campbell River there is also a Wish Tree @ Zellers and another at the Discovery Inn. With heartbreaking things on each item on the tree saying “newborn baby warm clothes” , “one year old boy warm clothes”, “5 year old girl” etc… you pick a name off the tree and then buy them the appropriate gift… give it to the customer service folks at voila.. you have just made magic happen for someone in your very own community. You will not regret getting involved. In fact, you will likely want to find ways to do more. Do it. Today.

So awesome! Thank you Chris plus Lynn for coming up with such a meaningful and wonderful way to spend some time on the blog, and help out the food bank. YES!

*** AWESOME NEWSFLASH… make that 812 cans in total.. as awesome Tom has also matched my cans!!! Yahoo, this is super super awesome!!!******

Something so simple and wonderful! Its such a magic time of year for so many people, and then so incredibly hard for others. Something as simple as giving to the food bank can help so much. So…

It’s called cans for comments! Heres the scoop!

For the next 10 days I will be blogging up a storm and all that you have to do to make me donate to the local food bank, is leave a comment. No really. Thats it.
You comment… I purchase a canned good to donate to the local food bank. How awesome is that!

How can you comment? At the bottom of every post is a little note that says No Comments or 2 comments etc, all you do is click on that and enter a comment. Simple. Easy. Great!

There aren’t too many rules here.. you can comment on current posts, or have fun with it and comment on posts from the past. Whatever you are inspired to say, wherever you are wanting to comment… go for it. In this process, your kind words on the blog (not on facebook or anywhere else) will translate into food bank donations.
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. You can comment on as many posts as you’d like, as often as you’d like!!! Isn’t that awesome!

If you are another photographer doing the same, email me your details and I’ll add you to this post as well and we’ll share the love, the food and the all around good vibes!
Here are a few images from a series of seriously sweet moments with my new little buddy, James.

To spread the cans for comments love… leave a comment for any of the following photographers blogs too!!!
KIM KALYN
BLUE OLIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
KATHY PATON
KAREN MCKINNON
MICHAEL WACHNIAK
JOHN HEIL
(P.S.. the sun is shining in Campbell River! I’m off to enjoy a bit of it!)

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.

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.

The header image and the ones here, was a vision I have had for ages. I wanted something that was different from a usual headshot of myself. I wanted to portray who I am, what I do, and how very precious my images are to me. To capture my photos, my canvases, my art, my soul, in amongst the natural beauty of Vancouver Island.

I conveyed my vision to the ever amazing Shannon Andrews, (my incredibly talented sidekick/graphic designer/artist). Unsure how to prop up all of the photos, I didn’t want real easels (however that was my original thought) So, Shannon proclaimed, ‘we can make driftwood easels’. Surely my crafting abilities would not create something like this? But of course, Shannon can do basically anything, and in one night with the help from her ‘crazy with a drill’ helper Ryan… they created me the most beautiful, rustic display easels made with driftwood from right here in Campbell River.

We were ready for action. These images were created near Oyster River in Campbell River. With my wild vision, and Shannon behind the camera. Here is what we created for my updated website and blog. Thank you Ryan and Shannon for all of your help!

All of the old post images will have to stay the same size, unfortunately I just can’t justify the millions of hours it would take to resize each and every one of the thousands of images that are already on here. But, all posts from here on in, will have these gloriously larger images. Fabulous.

Of course, as usual, none of this would be possible without Jeremy Latham Thank you for everything.

Weddings, families, babies, happiness, sadness, excitement, announcements…. its all happening. All the time.

I’ll give you a sneak peek into whats been going on over in these parts, and hope to have more images your way soon. (Maybe you could leave a comment about which session you are dying to see???)
I’ve got another wedding today, which I’m excited for taking place at Anna’s amazing beach house.
I’ll be sure to keep you all posted!

Thanks so much for checking in and swinging by! Enjoy the sunshine, it will be cold and blustery before you know it (which I am secretly looking forward to).

Rebecca and Steve….

Jessica and Roger

Kathryn and Paras

Kili and Derek

Moving along to family
we have the following…..
happiest baby alive

beautifully pregnant

Gorgeous Grads

Keena and her babies

Sleepy babies

Another perfect sleeper!

Kaden the cutie

A fun bunch of cousins

and a beautiful maternity session with Corey, Chad and Peyton….

which of course Peyton stole the show

Thanks again for stopping by! Will be back soon with more!!

Monday morning wouldn’t be complete without a new post.

Brace yourselves for Tina and James amazing wedding. Located at the Haig Brown House in Campbell River. The sun was shining, the breeze was light, the flower girls adorable, the day.. wonderful.

Also you may want to brace yourselves and wiggle in anticipation of a new website update and brand new blog, coming soon… very soon!!! I’ll keep you posted and just so thrilled to be working once again with the amazing Jeremy Latham, who is now is living in Campbell River!!! What does this mean? Besides that I will have instant harassing access, to him and his lovely fiance! (background info HERE) It means that any of you Campbell River businesses that are looking at having your website or blog more incredible, professional and all together better, the BEST has just moved here! Give him a call. You will not be disappointed.

Now, back to Tina and James, and their wedding.

And a few favorite reception moments.

This little guy tried forever to blow out the candle through the glass, so sweet.

Everyone LOVES when grandma can out dance everyone on the floor!

And a few of my non traditional trademark favorites.

Twice in one month, that’s it, I’m entering more! Feeling lucky!

The image was of the most amazing little girl named Ryann, she was hamming it up for the camera and being so darn adorable, I felt more people should see her and all of her amazing energy!

More posts to come from this past weekends shoots… stay tuned.

Well folks its official. Erin Wallis Photography has placed second in the WedComp International Wedding Image contest, under the “Portrait” category!!!

Generally, I don’t enter contests, don’t join photo groups, forums or clubs. Although I realize its a wonderful way to network and learn. At times I find it all a bit like information overload, and its all a bit hard to swallow. But then again, I did spend a great deal of my life working around 15 different photographers at all times, from all different backgrounds and walks of life… so I am not opposed to the idea. I’m just blazing my own little path here, I suppose.

Last year, I decided to enter a photo contest randomly. Much to my surprise, I placed second in the portrait category. It was certainly unexpected as the sheer volume of submissions are overwhelming, but I am truly honored to place at all. (not to mention the talented photographers that entered)

For so many reasons the above image of Kim Black is an instant favorite, and although I know I love it, and my mom loves it… it certainly is nice to be recognized by my peers, and some of the leading photographers in the industry. Thank you!!!

I’ve also just noticed that another image of the beautiful Katy, placed 15th as well. Maybe I should enter more competitions? Off to a wonderful wedding tomorrow in Parksville… beaming with joy.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WINNING IMAGES