Believe it or not, professional photographers know that having your picture taken can feel like a lot of work. I’ve photographed hundreds of families since Erin Clayton Photography first became a business and I would be fibbing if I told you that family portraits are stress-free. But with the right amount of planning and prep, your session will be a fun, joy-filled session!

Today I want to share my top tips for an enjoyable family photo session – I promise it’s possible!

If you’re wanting to hire a professional, experienced Family Photographer in Victoria BC, but have some questions, then get in touch with Erin Clayton.

It’s my second Fall in Victoria and it’s easily become my favourite season for family photos! The sunsets come early which makes it easier for families with younger children to enjoy the golden hour for their session and the sunsets this time of year are out of this world.

I’m so lucky to have met Christine and her beautiful family this Fall when they were all together on Vancouver Island!

Esquimalt Lagoon has quickly become my favourite spot for Fall family photos. With views of the ocean, Fisgard Lighthouse, City of Victoria, snow capped peaks of the Olympic mountains, paired with unreal sunsets, dramatic skies, and a totally different location look on the other side of the Lagoon, Esquimalt Lagoon truly has it all!

I recently met up with Kati, Joey, and their beautiful little peanut Arianna at Esquimalt Lagoon for their family session. The wind took us by surprise, but luckily sweet momma Kati had packed lots of warm clothes and blankets to keep Arianna cozy and warm.

We just hit our one year mark living in Victoria, BC and all I have to say is: I love it here. I know that rainy winters aren’t for everyone, but I’ll take it over the cold any day.

As much as I’m loving life here, it was much more of an adjustment moving back to Canada than I had ever imagined. After spending three and a half years immersed in a new culture and way of life, we definitely had some growing pains settling into a new pace of life, but seem to have finally found our footing. The summer weather definitely helps!

I was so happy to photograph this gorgeous family for my last sand dune session in sunny Saudi! This beautiful family of five is also leaving Saudi on their next world adventure and I am so excited for them! Wishing this family nothing but happy travels in Ethiopia. 

When Jennifer contacted me for her daughter Daniela's Quinceanera milestone session, I had to do some research about the event as it was completely new to me. I quickly learned that it is the tradition of celebrating a young girl's fifteenth birthday; needless to say, I was very excited to capture this special time in Daniela's life!