Erin Laye Photography
Erin Laye is the entrepreneur behind Erin Laye Photography, a portrait photography business that’s based in Campbell River, B.C. With the goal of helping women look and feel their best in their photoshoots, she also started her own podcast called Beyond The Pose: By Erin Laye Photography, which offers helpful tips and tricks to those who want to go into any photoshoot feeling confident and prepared.
From a young age, Erin was eager to contribute to her community, connect with people, and make a difference. Once she received her diploma in professional photography and had the chance to work alongside amazing photographers, she realized she could give back while pursuing her passion by helping people appreciate the unique beauty they possess.
As she explains, “[Finding] the opportunity to use my skills to help and create opportunities for others keeps me going.”
Erin’s giving nature has continued to lead her down the entrepreneurial path. She recently launched her second venture, Smart Landlord Solutions. “This business was inspired by the crash course I went on as a new landlord who is a young woman. I want to help other new and existing landlords learn from my mistakes and provide systems and coaching so that they don’t have to do it all alone.”
For Erin, finding a supportive community has been one of the greatest challenges she’s encountered while starting and growing her businesses. “I have often found it isolating to be a business owner, especially with multi-passions, as a lot of people can’t relate. I was recently paired with a Mentor through The Forum Mentor Program Presented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative® with the goal of starting a new online business. I’m very excited to see how this can help me in my journey!”