Erin Wallis Photography Blog

Who doesn’t love to see a horse running along a sandy beach. Seriously.

Darby, a local Campbell River RCMP contacted me about photographing her 26 year old horse Tosca. Our schedules seemed destined to misalign forever.
Then, it worked. The tide was way out, and I met them at Stories Beach in Campbell River.
It was exhilarating. Tosca running her heart out along the shoreline. Darby clearly happy to be documenting what she had thought about for so long. Me, covered from head to toe in sand and the salty sea water. Near the end of the shoot Darby said “Would it look good if we went in the water?”

“UM. YES!!!” I was thrilled.

I love so much about these images. The incredible beauty of horses, and their power. The blatant love between a girl and her old horse. Their 14 years together. The reflections, the light, the uniforms, the history, the purely Canadian images that make me love where I live, and what beauty surrounds us. Love it.

What an honor to capture these images for you Darby. An honor and an absolute pleasure.

It’s official.
I’m playing catch up.
I try desperately not to. But alas, here I am.
I have so much more to share with you. But, for now… I’ll leave you with a sneak peek from a session on the weekend with a few of my favorite girls.
(more to come)

What’s life without a little helping hand. (the above image, of course is my little girl and I this afternoon)

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!

To say I’m enjoying creating images again, would be a huge understatement.
Although I’m trying to find and create a balance between being a new mom and a working new mom, I’m head over heels in love with photography. Completely.

I get to create images of amazing people, gorgeous children and wonderful families. I then get to share the images with them, and hear their response. Having images that I love and that I think are cool is one thing… creating photographs that will be cherished by families for years to come (and having them tell you so) is priceless. Totally priceless. I feel so lucky to be able to share my joy for life, light and capturing fleeting moments with so many people. It is an amazing bonus that there are so many people who enjoy my photographs. I can’t imagine a better way to spend my time away from my own little baby girl.

Thank you all for sharing in my joy.

Watching these two gorgeous grads in the evening light, made me realize that one day… I’ll be the parent watching my little girl get her photos taken in a field, with sunlight dancing on her face. Ok, who am I kidding, I’ll be photographing my little girl on that day!

In any case, Congratulations to all of the Grads of 2010.

I was you, yesterday. Or so it feels like. In fact it was 13 years ago, and I wasn’t looking anything like this! Soak it all up. The way you feel today, may not last. Embrace your ideas, your dreams, your hearts desires. Anything is possible. It truly is. Create your perfect life. Spread love. Contribute in positive ways. Reach for the light that is beyond your grasp. Wear a bikini. Laugh until you cry with friends, grandparents… everyone. Be better than you think you can be. Eat chips. Garden. Study the world, flowers, your hands. Everything changes. Dance in parking lots to music only you can hear, take care of your body. Hug your mom. Walk your dog more. Be more. Travel. Smell the air in Italy. Touch the pyramids. Do anything. Be more compassionate. Love more. You’ll be me before you know it, saying I was graduating 13 years ago. May you be able to say it with a nostalgic smile on your face.

OH! The Places You’ll Go!!!

Bryce’s mom always told him to “surround yourself with good people”.
I can’t say that I disagree.

We are so lucky to have such wonderful, kind, loving people in our lives. We are truly surrounded with good people. Big hearts go a long way with us. I’m all about the big hearts.

Shannon has a heart that is truly unparalleled. She is a gem. Bryce, Maisie, Frank and I are better with her in our lives. We smile more, laugh more, and certainly love more. Shannon works with me. Creates magic with me. Dreams up wild ideas with me. Inspires me. She picks me up 9+ months pregnant (when I was miles from laughter) and brings sunshine. We chase rainbows, wild skies and speak in a language all of our own. She turns everything into art. Her presence in our life, is a true masterpiece.

In the rain, the pouring rain… we don’t even need the sun to show up, as Shannon brings it with her.

To celebrate life and love, we ventured out in the pouring rain to photograph her world. Of course, the sun came with her. She brought it out of the clouds. Congrats to you and Ryan on your recent engagement. We love you guys more than words, and are so very excited to join in on every adventure along the way. May we all grow old together (well… not in the same house, but close). xoox

The fabulous Sako pup showing off some of his very best moves

For some reason, Sako decided that the photoshoot was the perfect time to be the most wild. Of course.