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Victoria BC Family Portrait & Headshot Photographer

Preserving Captivating Stories for Incredible Families & Professionals Since 2012, So You Can Treasure What Matters Most.

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Hi, I’m Erin! Your Victoria BC Portrait Photographer

Thank you for visiting my website and for your interest in my work!

I’m an on-location and studio portrait photographer serving Victoria BC and surrounding communities on Vancouver Island. I specialize in portraiture for families and professionals and feel so grateful to create authentic photography for those around me.

I believe your portrait session should be an enjoyable and relaxed experience while we document the moments that matter most to you.

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What They’re Saying

Family Session Testimonials

"Oh my gosh Erin! They turned out amazing ! Thank you thank you! They are just what we were hoping for! So appreciate you and your talents!"

- Kelly

"Wow! WOW! I’m not crying, you’re crying! These are absolutely gorgeous! I am speechless. THANK YOU for capturing these amazing shots. My heart is full." - Andrea

"Holy wow! I’m bawling! These look so great and capture our family so well! I LOVE them!" - Natasha

"Wow, Erin! Our family’s photos are gorgeous! Thank you!" - June

"We love the way Erin situates her subjects in the natural environment - without pretense or affectation. This is what particularly drew us to her." - Lesley

"When we travel, we like to create memories rather than acquiring stuff to bring home. While we were in the Victoria area, Erin Clayton Photography helped us capture some moments in time that we'll be able to keep forever. She was professional, worked well with our family, and produced amazing photos. I highly recommend anyone to partner with this great photographer." - Jordan

“Erin has photographed my family six times. We keep coming back because she captures us perfectly. My son's personality shines through in her photos. She's taken candid photos and formal portraits. I can't recommend Erin enough.” - Cristina C.

“Erin captured perfectly a very special moment in our daughter’s life, as well as beautiful pictures of us as a family. Thank you for your kind heart & professionalism. You’re not just a photographer, you’re a precious moments capturing artist.” - Jennifer B.

“Erin's photography is amazing. I love the pictures that she took and she really captured what I wanted. Erin was professional, easy to communicate with and worked well with my kids and myself. She went above & beyond during our photo shoot and spent as much time as needed to get all the shots I asked for. I highly recommend Erin & will be using her again in the future!” - Jolene B.

“The experience from the start working with Erin was great! She is wonderful to deal with, awesome with my kiddos and our session was so much fun. The whole process was so smooth and the photos turned out wonderful!” - Pamela R.

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