“The reasons for having an annual family photo session with you that I shared last year still stand. This year, it was particularly important for me to make sure we still had the photos taken despite my hesitations. You see, I have been dealing with depression and anxiety for the last year and I’ve done a lot of work to get through this whilst having as little negative impact on my family as possible. Through it all, they have been my sunshine through the storm, my soft place to land, my safe place no matter what. I think I will always look back on this year’s photos with a heavy yet optimistic heart, because although I am not my best self, I am slowly getting back to a happier and more balanced place. This year we liked the tricks you used to get the kids to be their genuine selves in front of the lens. Our favorite photo is the one we asked you to add on of the two kids looking at each other”
Sara McConnell Photography ~ Ottawa Family Photos