A mother and daughter facing each other in golden forest light on Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island families

The good old days, while you are still in them.

Family sessions always look dreamy in the photos. In the moment? It can feel like a bit of a hot mess. The kids won’t wear the outfits you bought, and someone has decided they are not smiling today. Rest assured, you’re in good hands. I have some serious photo ninja skills for getting even the crankiest family member to loosen up, and maybe even have a good time.

A brother and sister with their puppy in a sunlit forest A family walking hand in hand through a sunlit forest A girl in a white dress hugging her puppy in the forest

Sessions

Family

One hour, about fifty finished images.

Extended family

For the whole crew, grandparents and cousins included.

Newborn at home

Quiet and gentle, in the place your baby first knew.

Maternity and newborn

Two sessions, before and after.

Family sessions start at $1,250.

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A family holding hands in a line along the shore at sunset Three siblings standing together in a summer field, in black and white A girl in profile with windblown hair in golden evening light

Family stories

The ones who keep coming back.

Wedding, newborn and family · since 2013

Markie and family

“She calms nerves, puts babies to sleep, wrangles wild kids, cracks jokes, directs an unruly group like a pro, always finds the light, and makes even the messiest of moments look really beautiful.”

Wedding, newborn and family · since 2013

Katy and family

“Some of my dearest photos came from moments with uncooperative, grumpy kids and unfavourable weather. Somehow she always manages to calm the seas and pull out the best in everyone.”

“My energetic boys were no match for her craft! … Erin has been our go to for every milestone.”

Andrea · family since 2006

“While obviously talented, Erin is kind, persistent and a pleasure to invite into the special times in your life.”

Vanessa · family

“We had Erin come out again to take family photos and again we were absolutely overjoyed with the results. Photos that we will treasure forever. This is a 5 star review for a 5 star professional.”

Cindy · family

“She said she usually cried at least once each day, not because she was sad, but because the world was so beautiful and life was so short.”

Brian Andreas

Fine art

The Weathered Shoreline Collection

Landscapes from the coast I call home, printed on fine art paper for homes, offices, hotels and anyone who wants a piece of the island on their wall.

erinwallis.com/prints
A gull flying over a breaking winter storm wave on the Vancouver Island coast