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Happiest Halloween Ever

Erin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:46:57 +0000

We did it. It was a huge success.
I photographed over 200 dressed up cuties in 3 hours. We raised $2740 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and I had the Happiest Halloween Ever. For real.
On the morning of the shoot, we were all ready the amazing Campbell River Cystic Fibrosis Volunteers were there with their witch hats, setting up coffee donated by Tim Hortons, cookies donated by Thrifty Foods and candy also. It was 10:20am on Sunday October 30th (the shoot started at 11) and there was not a soul in sight. (besides us) I was mortified. I looked worriedly at my trusted sidekick Shannon Andrews Design and said “what if no one comes”. I hoped you would come. 10:30… you came. It was amazing. Beautiful. Hilarious and awesome. It was exactly as I had envisioned it to be… only better.
How did we do it? With amazing support from a beautiful community.

Roy Williams from the Campbell River Common Mall and Indoor Storage Solutions… thank you for opening doors for us as we dragged large quantities of props, pumpkins and lights. For helping me haul driftwood in and for being generous to open up your Mall for our fundraiser. THANK YOU.

Amy and clan from the Willows Market… thank you for graciously allowing us to borrow all of your birdcages, crows, cool chairs, signs and every awesome article in your amazing market. We love you all and are so grateful to have joined forces with you!!!

Ryan Lim!!! For creating the worlds most perfect wainscot floor and background, and the cutest and coolest chalkboards… EVER. YOU ARE A GENIUS. Thank you!

Chris Black and all of the CF volunteers… thank you for walking up and down the long line up, handing out candy and Fright Lights and cookies. You really, truly made a world of difference and everyone has commented on how great you all were in your awesome witch hats! THANK YOU.

Ayaz, Sharilyn and Jan at Sure Copy!!! Thank you so much for GENEROUSLY donating each and every sign we hung, all of the handouts and the big signs also. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Bryce Cockburn of Next Level Training (hockey training sessions) for hitting the beach and finding the perfect driftwood chunks for our set, and when I painted 4 of them white and hated it and wanted 4 new pieces, thank you for not complaining when you grabbed your chainsaw and headed back to the beach for more. Thank you for doing extra with our girl and in our world, so that I can create wild and awesome events like this one. You are my favorite.

Thrifty Foods for donating candy and snacks!!! THANK YOU! You made a long line of kids very happy with your treats!!!

Tim Hortons for your coffee contribution!!! Thank you!!!

Carol Chapman at A Cut Above in the mall, Thank you for always being 100% on board with our big ideas. For talking about it, to hanging posters and being extra supportive. Campbell River is so lucky to have you. Thank you!

My mom. Who was sadly at a funeral and could not make it. Thank you for all of your running around before the event, and for watching Maisie for me while I painted and perfected the set. We missed you, but knew that you made the right choice. It wasn’t quite the same without you!!! (no Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser likely is!!!) Thank you for all of your love and support!!!

Cait Holmes from Dominion Lending for taking time out of your life, to come down JUST to hand deliver us nice coffee’s! YOU ARE AMAZING. Thank you!!!

To all of the parents of each and every child who came out. Thank you. Yup… YOU. You took time out of your busy day to dress your child up, wait for an hour in a line up all to support an amazing cause. Your hearts and beautiful children made us all incredibly happy. You. Are. Beautiful. Thank you.

To my trusted sidekick and fabulous friend. Shannon Andrews of Shannon Andrews Design. Thank you for instantly being on board when I mentioned my idea to you initially. Thank you for designing each and every poster. For bringing your contagious energy and enthusiasm to decorating and also to the dirty work, like carrying heavy things and set up and take down. You took time out of your already busy life as a full time educator of young minds and graphic designer. You are a rare gem. Thank you for making everyone who entered our event feel welcome and awesome. Thank you.

Halloween Photos slowly making their way ONLINE…
VISIT THIS LINK…
http://photos.erinwallis.com/halloween
find your little cutie and click on the image. You will see it get big! Scoll over the image and you will see a small “menu” up on the top left of the photo. Scroll over MENU and choose DOWNLOAD, and then…. ORIGINAL. voila… You have your photos.

Please PLEASE have patience as there over 400 more images being uploaded and it will likely take until tomorrow night to be uploaded and finished! They are not necessarily in order either and you might see more later.

Every single one of you… are awesome.
Thank you for joining me on this adventure. I absolutely LOVED it.
Happy Halloween! or as Maisie would say “HAPPPY AWEEE”

ps. a few of you that couldn’t make it out have expressed a desire to still contribute. YOU ARE AWESOME. Contributions can be made directly here http://www.crcf.ca/donate-to-cystic-fibrosis.htm

Moments with Maclaren

Erin — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 12:00:14 +0000

I love kids.
Innocent. Open. Vibrant.
Full of potential and infinite possibility.
There we were at Miracle Beach on a windy spring day. Sweet Maclaren with her perfect little voice sharing the secrets of the universe with me and most importantly where the seven dwarfs were hiding.
It was truly my pleasure.
Until we meet again lovely girl!
xo

The Gordon family {aka Gordashians}

Erin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:13:08 +0000

I’ve always been an admirer of beauty. Of great beauty. Of beautiful things. But, most importantly beautiful hearts.
You may see these photos and think. “Ugh… look at them. They are all perfect. Beautiful. I hate beautiful people. They are probably mean to waitresses.” You’d be totally wrong. They are wonderful. Gentle. Lovely. You’d want to be friends with them instantly. I first met Dorian and Corey 3 years ago, while photographing their beautiful Tofino wedding. I’ve loved getting to know them over the years, and am always honored to be chosen to document and capture more amazing moments in their lives.
Thank you for choosing me, for trusting me with your family images, your moments and your lives. I am so honored. Always.
Wishing you all of the joys this life can offer.

We headed to the studio to capture a bit of little Arianna’s sweet face, and baby blues.

Studio simplicity

Erin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:14 +0000

I love outdoor images. But, I love studio too.
I love the simplicity of them. Striping away details and colors and a whole lot else, you are left with sweet moments and quiet reminders of what makes your family so incredibly beautiful.
Thank you Megan for allowing me into your family’s intimate moments to capture a bit of what makes you guys, so special.

A little bit of sunshine…

Erin — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:49:48 +0000

It’s a grey day here in Campbell River.
Grey, rainy and gloriously West Coastish.
However, I thought I’d send a bit of sunshine out with a few images from an amazing December session with gorgeous little Ava.

Alanna and Kevin

Erin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:17:33 +0000

There are so many images to share, but I just had to give you a sneak peek at Alanna and Kevin’s maternity shoot. I love so many of them, and many thanks to ‘Clarence’ for the use of your fabulous farm! Not long now Alanna! Can’t wait to meet your little one!

Gumboots and rainbows.

Erin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:10:25 +0000

If your family is all gumboots, umbrellas and rainbows… well, I’m in. A true west coast family on a typical Vancouver Island day. Awesome.
Its my pleasure to introduce you to Sarah and Dave and their small creations. It also happens to be Sarahs birthday today, so Happy Birthday Sarah!

May your year be filled with rain clouds and sun bursts, big smiles and rainbows.

Beautiful People

Erin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:57:19 +0000

I first met Chris, Amber and their gorgeous children about three years ago, when I was still shooting studio images out of my parents house here in Campbell River. Meeting with them again last week, reminded me not only of what a gorgeous family they are… but of how far I’ve come in three years.

Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. To all of my past clients, thank you for having faith in my abilities. To all of my past turned current clients, thank you for continually trusting your families precious memories with me. To all of my future clients, I look forward to creating images with you as well. Thank you Amber, Chris, Cameron and Lauren!!! Hoping your move across the country is as painless and smooth as possible!

The island will miss you!!!

I am so in love with these next two images! If they were my children… these would be HUGE in my home!

I love Laurens face here.

Good luck on this new phase of your lives! May it be absolutely perfect.

Robyn, Lukas and Adelyn

Erin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:05:56 +0000

This was one of those wedding, that I knew… without a doubt would be perfect.

Lukas is the most organized self proclaimed groom-zilla I’ve ever encountered. Definitely not in a negative way, but in a hilarious, obsessive list writing, detail focused sort of way. Note: matching his tie to his baby girls dress. Not only adorable, but rather endearing don’t you think? In any case, their wedding was sunny, and bright, and full of love, and smiles, and laughter. The whole experience was exactly as I had suspected, perfect.

Robyn and Lukas chose to have their photos with their wedding party and their ‘not so formal’ portraits done pre ceremony, which I really love. I think it allows everyone to look fresh and flawless for the photos, and then continue on their wedding day to pay all of their attention to their ceremony, their guests and their reception. I’m pretty sure the guests appreciate it too!

In any case, here are the fabulous Robyn, Lukas and their show stopping-ly (fully aware that is not a word, but it’s my blog I’ll do as I like) adorable little girl Adelyn. Congratulations you guys!!! The pleasure was truly all mine!!!

Just brace yourself for the cuteness

Yes, that was cute… but feast your eyes on the next few images… HOW CUTE IS SHE?

I really love this photo.

And I’ll leave you with one of sleeping beauty back at the reception.

Double Trouble

Erin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:50:43 +0000

I’d like to introduce you to Madison and Laine. Two of my favorites for sure.
How many times have I photographed them? Well, lets just say… a lot.
Do they have personality and attitude??? Oh yah! Do I love it!?! Absolutely.
Do we bribe them every time with candy… yup. Do we feel bad about it? Nope.
I think this series may be my favorite ever with them.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Pretty fancy nailpolish Laine, “yes, I see it, yes… Very pretty! Oh of course, I love it.”