Best of 2009: Weddings

SonoraOf course, there is no way I could choose only twelve images from my 2009 wedding season. So, here are twenty of my very favorites. But the problem is, there are so many more. Maybe another post another time full of more.. but, for now.. Here are twenty of my favorites.

It was an amazing year, full of truly beautiful people. Not only typically beautiful, but people with the most beautiful hearts, amazing personalities, oozing with creativity, love and soul. Thank you all for such an incredible year.

On a cans for comments note.... So the wonderful Tara Lewis steps up to match my donations, and then... I receive this comment from a big heart named Simone. "I was so inspired by Tara’s generosity as well, that my family and I will also be matching your final contribution to the food bank. It is such an important lesson to share with our children. The true giving spirit. Thank you Erin and Tara for the inspiration. As always Erin, your work is impeccable."

Now you tell me that people aren't wonderful! Be sure to do something awesome this year, something extraordinarily kind or giving. If you already do, may the world shower your generous heart with love. If you don't normally get into giving... Be wild! Be awesome! Share the love! Do something kind! Give money, if you can, if you can't, donate your time your energy and your spirit. It will make you better. Happy Monday everyone!

****Remember until December 10th 2009, your comments= cans of food being donated to our local food bank… so be sure to leave a comment! Its an awesome way to give a little blog love and in return, I’ll give a little food bank love. A wonderful thing!**** Katiebeautifulon the beachTara Glennwedding feetin the chapelcars and guystreebeachdetailsin the treecortestara carKelseyyawndaveSerenapowell riverlast image

Best of 2009: Outdoor Maternity

ShannonThis year, I started doing a lot more outdoor maternity sessions. It quickly became a huge joy for me. Not only are the women carrying these babies stunningly gorgeous... but even more so combined with the beauty of the outdoors, the glowy sunlight, and their shining spirits. Meet my favorite images of outdoor maternity sessions on Vancouver Island of 2009. There are also more favorites here from 2011 http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/2012/01/2011maternity-favorites/ **Cans for comments still going strong!!** in the grassshannonon the beachpeter lindsaybreein the grass againneanwateron the rocksfamilysky

Best of 2009: Studio

MarynA fabulous update for all of you fabulous people. The cans for comments is going strong and so far we've got 70 comments so far on the blog! Which is awesome. What is even MORE awesome about all of these comments is that I will be buying a can of food for each comment. So far 70 cans! What could be even more amazing than that? Well, the fabulous Tara Lewis of Undersea Gardens in Victoria has made an incredibly generous offer to match my end count and donate to their local food bank. Aren't people awesome.

So, here are my favorites from the studio of 2009. Keep in mind I actually have hundreds of favorites from each... no seriously, hundreds. But it was my personal challenge to myself to be able to narrow it down to twelve. Not really sure why twelve? Twelve days of Christmas? Twelve in a dozen? Not sure, in any case... here are my twelve favorites from the studio. Thanks again for all of the wonderful comments! I'll do my best to keep posting, and keep generating comments and in turn cans. Blake and Bellydad and babyso cutejanamore bellieslaughtermom and babeso beautifultouch toesbellytwin bucket

Best of 2009: Family

the Wright twins****Remember until December 10th 2009, your comments= cans of food being donated to our local food bank… so be sure to leave a comment! Its an awesome way to give a little blog love and in return, I’ll give a little food bank love. A wonderful thing!****

Carrying on with the Best of 2009 series... I bring you, my twelve favorite family images of 2009. (I can barely believe that I could narrow it down to twelve) In any case, here they are. All bursting with love, laughter and joy. Beautiful. FamilyjoysnugglesarriazasAinsleydad and siennahappyMore lovepuppies are family toosunshine and blue skieslotsa happy

Best of 2009: Children

SveaThis just may be the perfect time to do a best of 2009 post. I'm going to start off with children. Because children are beautiful, and full of inspiration.

Here are twelve of my personal favorite outdoor children shots from 2009.

***Remember to leave me a comment as we are doing CANS FOR COMMENTS right now and your comments= cans of food donated to the local food bank!!!**** AinsleySiennaLaineJuviosweetnessso prettythe boysRhyspure lovesillyadorable toes