I first photographed Ms. J last Fall and have had her family in front of my camera several times since then. She is always playful and I love that her mom and dad incorporate her favourite toys and games into her sessions. I had a blast watching her meticulously fill her bucket and build and smash sand castles on the beach.
“This session was so important in many ways: it marked our daughter’s half year birthday (she turned 2 1/2 years old that week) and although she’s not growing as fast as her first year, she’s changed since the last photo session we did on her 2nd birthday. It was also important for us to get nice candid, fun action family photos, with everyone in front of the camera (family selfies never seem good enough to print). The seasonal beach session was particularly meaningful as our daughter loves playing with sand and water, and we’d only gone to the beach once earlier this summer. It gave us a chance to enjoy the beach and put down the camera to enjoy the moment. We’ll also be able to enjoy framed memories of those sunny hot days of summer in our home in the middle of winter. I love taking pictures of sun, sand and water, and they’re difficult to capture well, particularly with a curious and active kid in tow so it was a chance enjoy a visit at the beach and be on the other side of the camera.”
Sara McConnell Photography ~ Ottawa Family Photos
