About Erin

Where Light Meets Soul

You deserve to be seen, not just for how you look, but for who you are.

Whether you're building a brand, stepping into a new season of life, or simply craving a moment to reconnect with yourself, my work is here to reflect your essence with honesty and beauty. I create portrait experiences that are grounded, intuitive, and transformational, rooted in the belief that something powerful happens when we hold a mirror to the soul, wrapped in light.

I’m Erin DeGroot, portrait photographer, visual poet, and your guide in this process of being truly seen.

Together, we’ll create images that feel authentic, elevated, and unmistakably you, the kind that speak to your strength, your spirit, and your story.

My Philosophy

Portraits are not just pictures. They are mirrors.
They’re legacy.
They’re healing.
They’re a reclamation.

I work intuitively, blending technical expertise with emotional depth to create portraits that feel as soulful as they are polished. With gentle direction, wardrobe guidance, and an experience designed to put you at ease, I’ll help you see yourself with new eyes.

This is more than a photo shoot. It’s an invitation to step into your light.

A Little About Me

I’ve been photographing people for nearly two decades, and no two sessions have ever been alike because no two humans are alike. I approach every shoot with fresh eyes and an open heart, drawing on years of experience in portraiture, creative direction, and storytelling.

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me exploring the mountains of Wrightwood with my amazing husband, five incredible kids and my rescue pup, lost in a book or journal, or planning my next creative escape. I draw inspiration from nature, music, and the quiet resilience of people finding beauty in their own becoming.

Ready to Create Something Beautiful?

Let’s make images that feel like home, grounded in who you are and glowing with who you’re becoming.

Reach out to get started.

“Erin and her makeup artist made me feel like a princess for a day! Being a stay at home mom to 2 little ones, I don't often get the chance to be so fancy. It was such a treat! I am so thankful to have these photo treasures to look back on forever.”

— Tiffany O.

“I hired Erin to take portrait photos of my daughters and I. She provided a comfortable atmosphere that the girls enjoyed and I appreciated and her professionalism working with clients of all ages really shows through as the pictures I received from our shoot were outstanding and beyond expectation.”

— Austin H.

“Erin has a way about her that makes her subjects feel comfortable. The images that she captured show me in a light that I've never seen myself in, and that's a gift only she has been able to give me through her talent. ”

— Jay W.

“We love Erin! Her professionalism and work go above and beyond all expectations! We have been fortunate enough to have her capture many monumental moments in our lives and will forever cherish these photos and her work! She comes highly recommended!!”

— Jamie C.