Erin Laye Photography

07/27/2026

We’re so busy living the ordinary Tuesday, the car rides to practice, the noise of everyone home for dinner, the same hallway they’ve thundered down a thousand times, that we rarely stop to notice it’s not ordinary at all.

It’s the thing we’ll want back one day.

That’s the whole reason I do this work. Not to capture a perfect moment, but to hold onto the real one, so that years from now, you have more than a memory of this season. You have proof of it, on your wall, before the house gets quiet.

If you’ve been thinking about documenting this chapter before it quietly becomes the last one, I’d love to talk.

Link in bio, or send me a DM.

07/24/2026

I don’t take reviews like this for granted.

“I cannot rate Erin Laye Photography enough, highly recommend! My family and I had such an incredible experience with Erin, from the initial phone consultation, to the first home visit where Erin helped us pick through closets to find a cohesive look and scouted our walls to find an ideal location for the final portrait, to the day of the shoot where everything, including hair/makeup and heading out on location, went so smoothly, even with the kids! Erin is patient and organized, friendly yet professional, and so knowledgeable in her craft. When the proofs were ready, Erin returned to our home and spent several hours going through them with us, helping us select our final images. We ended up buying way more of the shots than we had anticipated, but it was definitely worth it. Thank you so much for this amazing experience, Erin!”

This is exactly why the experience matters as much as the photos. Consultation, closet edit, wall scouting, hair and makeup, shoot day, then a full proofing session back in their home. Every step designed so all a family has to do is show up.

Thinking about a portrait session for your family? Let’s talk. 👇

📍 Campbell River & Comox Valley

07/24/2026

From the first consultation to the final piece on your wall, here’s what the experience actually looks like.

No guessing at placement, no framed photos gathering dust in a closet.

My team and I handle the install ourselves, proof every print by hand, and design each piece around the space you actually have.

Whether it’s one statement portrait or a full gallery wall, it’s built to be lived with for decades, not just posted once and forgotten.

If you’ve been meaning to do something with your family photos for years, this is your sign.

📍 Based in Campbell River, serving Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland & all of the Comox Valley

Comment “EXPERIENCE” and I’ll send you the details on booking a complimentary consultation 👇

-Erin

07/22/2026

Introducing Even Finer Heirloom Art

Your photographs deserve to live on as more than a file on a phone.

That’s why I’m so excited to share a new chapter for my premium collection: wall art, albums, and matted prints now handcrafted in Italy by artisans who treat every piece as heirloom quality.

These aren’t mass-produced prints.

Each piece is made with the kind of old-world craftsmanship that turns a photograph into a family heirloom, something that’s meant to be held, displayed, and passed down.

What this means for you:

• Richer materials and finishes that do justice to your images

• Albums and prints built to last generations, not just years

• A tangible piece of art you and your family will treasure for years to come

I’d love to help you turn your images into something truly lasting. Send me an email i’d love to show you the new collection.​​​​​​​​​​​​

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07/22/2026

Not every part of the process happens with a camera in hand.

Before your reveal appointment, this is what’s happening behind the scenes, reviewing, organizing, and preparing everything so when we sit down together, all you have to do is enjoy seeing your images for the first time.

This is the part of the experience most people never see, but it’s just as considered as everything else.

📍 Campbell River & Comox Valley

07/21/2026

Same person. Same living room. Same light.
The difference? Professional hair and makeup, the right posing, and direction that helps you feel like yourself, just camera ready.
This is what a full-service portrait session actually changes. Not who you are, just how it’s captured.
Have you ever had professional hair and makeup done for a photo session? Tell me in the comments 👇
📍 Campbell River & Comox Valley
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07/20/2026

The little moments often become the ones we treasure most.

The dog who insisted on being in the photo.
The siblings who made each other laugh.
The home where this chapter unfolded.

These are the memories worth preserving.

Campbell River + Comox Valley family photographer
Now booking Fall 2026.

07/20/2026

Most people don’t think about their walls until they walk past the same blank space for the hundredth time.

This is what actually happens between booking your session and hanging the final piece. No guesswork, no design software, no decision fatigue. Just a full experience from your first consultation to the day it’s installed on your wall.

If you’re a Vancouver Island business owner or mom who’s been meaning to do something with your family photos for years, this is your sign.

📍 Based in Campbell River, serving Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland & all of the Comox Valley

Comment “EXPERIENCE” and I’ll send you the details on booking a complimentary consultation 👇
Erin

07/18/2026

New blog post!

Choosing a location is an exciting part of planning your portrait session, but it can also feel overwhelming. Campbell River and the Comox Valley offer beautiful beaches, forests, lakes, urban settings and professional indoor spaces. With so many possibilities, how do you choose the right one? The b...

07/18/2026

Some seasons of life pass before we have time to fully take them in.

Pregnancy is one of them.

Between preparing for what’s next, it’s easy to forget to pause and celebrate the incredible journey you’re on.

My goal is to create portraits that don’t just live on your phone, but become artwork you’ll treasure for years to come.

Campbell River + Comox Valley

Now booking Fall 2026.