September, October and November are perfect months for family photos in Victoria because the weather is cooling down while the sun is still shining bright! It’s also a great time to get your family photos in well before the holiday card hustle.

Here are my three favourite locations for family photos in beautiful Victoria BC.

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!

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

I had such an amazing time meeting up with Phil and his adorable kids while they were visiting Vancouver Island over the Thanksgiving weekend!