Erin Wallis Photography Blog

She wanted images that captured the good stuff. The real stuff. No dressing up and posing. Just her beautiful, quirky, unique, loving family making a pancake breakfast.
I.WAS.THRILLED. Nothing better to me, than a family… doing what they love to do, and something as natural as curling up to sleep each night.
Everyone with their usual roles. Clarke cracking the eggs. Libby cutting the bananas (and sampling the batter) Celeste making the icing, Garrett peeling apples (perfectly) and assisting me withe the artistic direction, Riley manning the griddle and mom (creative soul and master planner at Dolphins Resort) and dad (culinary genius and head chef at Dolphins Resort) offering loving hands and sweet and funny words along the way. The breakfast was delicious, the company divine and the home oozing the warmth and love. The kind of love that can only be created with a wise, passionate and vibrant family.
Blessed.
Thank you for choosing me. xo

Michelle and Andrew.
Close to my heart.
A little session in Cumberland, BC.
Can’t even wait until your Victoria wedding this spring.
ox

One of my favorite things is when a fabulous woman approaches me and says. “I have an idea”. It just about immediately makes my day.
When D’Arcy let me know a few of her ideas for a shoot with her girls. I was instantly on board.
She said she loves her girls in the morning, all snuggly and cute. We thought we’d make a studio shoot into a big comfy white bed, and let the girls play.
So much fun and I love our results. Such beautiful girls and such a great way to keep me on my toes.
I’ve been dying to share, and just haven’t found the time.
Meet Ella and Molly.

A cool, crisp Campbell River afternoon led us to these family images nearing the end of 2011.
Today, felt like just the right day to share them.
This week is looking better than last for me, hopefully for you as well!
I have so much to share.
ox

2011 ending.
Reflections flicker past closing eyelids as the lights go out.
Remembering all that has passed. Dogs barking, babies laughing, crying… learning to talk. Rain falling, Adele playing, images from various photo shoots floating by. Glimpses of moments all tied up in a year. Furniture rearranged, wine bottled, wood stove burning, wild pup finally sleeping.
Reflections from a full year.
New ideas, old ideas, photos printed, canvases hung. Toys organized, baby clothes boxed and tucked away, taking a good look at my self. Examining weakness, looking at strengths, deciding what to do with both. Wrapping up 2011 into a neat little package is nearly impossible. In my own quiet way I am busy coming to peace with mistakes and victories of 2011. I am wrapping it all up… inside first. There will be more to share… later.
For now… may you reflect gently on your 2011 and look at creating a more beautiful 2012.
Anything is possible.
May all your wishes come true.