Erin Wallis Photography Blog

I LOVE shooting weddings in the not so busy season.
Talk about being excited to shoot a wedding. I was vibrating, ready to create art! Ready to see magic, and to let it seep through my cameras, and through my bones. I was ready, delighted by the chilly March air, the beautiful bursts of sunlight, and the giant fluffy clouds. I was compelled by the sweet, and lovely bride, and moved by the handsome and gentle groom.

I am so lucky to have such fabulous people in my world.
I truly couldn’t imagine doing anything different with my time, my life, or my energy.
Amazing.

Thank you both so much for inviting me into your world and trusting me with your wedding photographs. What beautiful people you are, and what beautiful people surround you as well.
Here is what I saw.


I love this image, the long winding road, the tone, the way they are walking…

Some times… everything is perfect. The light, the day, the subject. The wind picks up at the right time, and lays still when you need it to. The sun creeps out of the clouds for a few images, then tucks itself behind full fluffy clouds, creating the most amazing skies and spectacular light. Some times, my friends… everything is perfect. This day, was one of those times.

For no apparent reason… this image, makes me want to cradle a goblet of red wine, discover new secrets about old friends, light candles, listen to Billie Holiday and drink in the delicious mysteries of the universe.

More from this secret saucy shoot to come after our mystery woman reveals her images to her lucky fella.

May today be full of decedent delicacies and mounds of magic.

Is it possible that an entire year has breezed past us again?
Apparently so. I find it incredibly hard to believe that in just 4 months, I have been involved with thirty couples getting married in Campbell River, and all over Vancouver Island. THIRTY. To think that about three years ago I would start off with five booked weddings. Four years ago, I had two… and now, Thirty.

To all of my 2008 love infused couples, you swept me off my feet, inspired me, challenged me and trusted me, none of which, I take for granted! Each wedding, more love, more emotion, deep breaths, life choices, heartfelt speeches, juicy happy tears,and all incredibly unique moments. I am honored. Always. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.

I am actually a bit overwhelmed at the task of choosing only a few… so there may be more than a few!

Consider these images, my personal memoirs from 2008…
I can barely contain my excitement at having a whole new year, the ol’ blank canvas… to create as much art as humanly possible. Let’s pour our whole souls out this year people! Why not!!! Here’s hoping that these images make you smile, inspire you, stir emotion, or even brighten your day.

Bring on 2009!

I was always a bit of a different breed…

I had barbies, dolls and other toys that I rarely played with.

My favorite, my most treasured childhood playmate…. was a wooden Buddha doll. I named him “Buddha Darlin”. I brushed his teeth (with real toothpaste), combed his non existent hair and even fed him a bottle. I took care of him. We had good times.

While partaking in the Wallis family pumpkin carving extravaganza last night, I came across this image of Buddha Darlin and I, and I just thought I would share it with you. Happy Monday everyone.

More images to come.

It happens.  Bad days, bad months, bad years… Hopefully they pass, usually they do.
And how good life can be, how clear, how beautiful after a few bad days. It may take a while, but its worth pulling through. My beautiful, wise and cherished friend Momma Mady used to always say to me, “pull up your boots girl, the tea is on”.
May today be a better day. A good day.
(this image below was taken about a minute after the one above, if only, it were always that easy!)