In Conversation with Wedding Photographer Erin Morrison
Erin Morrison has been photographing weddings since 2012, guided by a deeply personal understanding of what it means to feel seen in front of the camera. Her work is people-first, shaped by honest conversation, emotional awareness and a calm, steady presence on the day. At its core, Erin’s approach is about creating space for couples to feel supported, confident and wholly themselves, knowing the experience matters just as much as the photographs.
THEODORE Mag: When did you start wedding photography, and what inspired you to become a wedding photographer?
Erin Morrison: I started my wedding photography journey in 2012, but the spark began earlier. I got married in 2010, and when the wedding planning ended, the crash hit me harder than I expected. I needed an outlet for creativity. One of the few parts of that experience that positively stayed with me was being photographed. My photographers made me feel comfortable and seen (something that didn’t come easily to me), as I’d always felt insecure in front of a camera.
When my husband surprised me with a camera for Christmas in 2011, something clicked (pun intended). I realised I wanted to be the person behind the lens, helping others feel their best on a day that truly mattered to them. From that moment on, it was full go.
THEODORE Mag: How would you describe your style in your own words?
Erin Morrison: It’s people-first. I care just as much about how someone feels in the moment as I do about the final image. I want people to feel good, to be told they look great, and to feel comfortable enough to be themselves. Recently, I came out of a less-than-ideal home renovation experience, and it reaffirmed for me that the ends don’t justify the means. The experience of the wedding day matters to me. When people feel confident and supported, the photographs are much more enjoyable.
THEODORE Mag: What inspires you outside of photography and weddings?
Erin Morrison: I’m endlessly inspired by people who can take nothing and turn it into something. Cooking, baking, sewing, glass making, landscaping, woodworking; really, any hands-on creativity where someone can “see” it in their head and then actually make it happen. There’s something special about watching an idea come to life through skill and intuition, especially when it is a skill I do not have (like sewing)!
THEODORE Mag: What can couples expect when they book you for their wedding?
Erin Morrison: Real conversations. The wedding world is oversaturated with “it’ll be the best day ever” and “everything will be perfect,” and yeah, it might be. But that’s not the reality for everyone. Things can go sideways (timelines shift and weather happens). My job is to help couples move through it calmly and confidently.
Couples can expect transparency and someone who won’t sugarcoat things or pretend everything is flawless. We’ll talk honestly about what works, what doesn’t, and how to make the day feel good rather than forced. People know when they’re being bullshitted, and I never want to be that person. My goal is for couples to feel supported and not alone.
THEODORE Mag: What’s your favourite part of a wedding day to capture?
Erin Morrison: Right after the couple walks back down the aisle, they’re showing off their rings, hugging each other, and everything finally sinks in. The guards are down, the nerves are gone, and there’s this first big rush of pure excitement. It’s just a fun moment to witness.
THEODORE Mag: How do you approach telling each couple’s unique story?
Erin Morrison: It starts with the very first phone call. I want to know what matters most to them. What they love, what they’re excited about, and what they want their day to feel like. Once I understand their priorities, my job is to say YES to those things.
People want to feel validated in their choices and the way they want to celebrate. Not every wedding has to look the same, and I don’t believe in forcing couples into a formula. By listening first and honouring what’s important to them, I’m able to document their day in a way that actually feels like them. And then showcase that intentionally throughout their gallery, and then highlight it online.
THEODORE Mag: Has your work changed or evolved since you first started?
Erin Morrison: Yes, my work has absolutely evolved, and in many ways, it’s simply better. You learn new techniques and deepen your understanding of the process (light, composition, and editing). If you stay in this profession long enough, the work itself should improve, and I know it will continue to do so!
On a different level of “work,” at my core, I haven’t changed. I’ve always been an LGBTQIA-affirming vendor. What has evolved is how loudly and intentionally I say it. Early on, I assumed my values would come across naturally. Now, I’m much more deliberate about putting that message into the world instead of waiting for it to come to me.
THEODORE Mag: Looking back, what’s a moment from a wedding that really stays with you?
Erin Morrison: A few years ago, I photographed a wedding where the couple asked guests at each table to write notes for future anniversaries. Friends and acquaintances were assigned the earlier years, while family wrote notes for the later milestones (ten years, twenty-five years).
When I say that idea has stayed with me, it has staaaaayed with me. I would give anything to receive a “new” note from my grandmother. I want to see her handwriting again, to hear her voice through her words. It’s such a simple gesture, but it holds decades of love and presence in something physically tangible.
Becoming a mother has made me even more aware of moments like that. The tears during the ceremony, the walk down the aisle, the father-daughter dance. These aren’t just wedding moments, but an entire lifetime of dreams showing up in a single moment.
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