Ottawa Family Photographer
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Did you know when I press the button on my camera it takes anywhere from 1/160th of a second to 1/1200th of a second for me to take a photo?
That means that no matter how much your children move or how quickly their mood changes, I always get amazing photos from sessions. My family photo sessions focus on taking modern, joyful portraits of families like mine: I am not Pinterest perfect and I don’t expect you to be either
I have been an Ottawa Family Photographer for over 13 years. As a parent I know how cherished your children and your memories of them are. At the same time I understand how the pressures that come with school, travel, work, and after school activities can make it difficult for you to make a photography session a priority. I am here to guide you every step of the way: from choosing the best session for your family, planning what to wear, deciding what types of photos you want us to take, to choosing your images after your session. My customer service is all offered online so you don’t have to worry about making additional appointments to plan your session or choose your images.
Because all Ottawa families have different visions for their photography sessions, every session I photograph is unique and planned around a family's needs and priorities. One of the things my clients tell me again and again is how much they appreciate that I listen to their requests and preferences. I am incredibly grateful to clients who travel from all over Ottawa for their session with me: from Riverside South, Kanata, Barrhaven, and even Stittsville.
As a mom of three and former therapist, I pride myself on connecting quickly and easily with my clients. Clients tell me that one of their biggest concerns is how their children will react during a session. Thanks to my client preparation process, I help parents prepare their children for the session and I am ready on the day of our session with a bag of tricks (quite literally) up my sleeves. I am good friends with the whole Paw Patrol gang and I even have tried and true methods for tweens and teens who are determined not to have fun during the session (don’t worry, they always do). My clients are reassured that no matter what their child’s mood or temperament, they will have beautiful memories of their family from our time together.
To see my most recent Ottawa Family Photography sessions, visit the Sara McConnell Photography Blog.
Family Photography Session Information
Extraordinary Family Photography Sessions
For families who would like a variety of poses and candid moments, an in-home session, a session that includes family photos as well as photos of a special activity (e.g., cake smash, picnic, or special outfits), or whose children need more time to feel comfortable in a new environment. Sessions are for immediate family members (parents and their children).
Your session fee includes:
- A 40 minute long session with an experienced professional
- A session outdoors (location scouting and back-up weather date are provided)
- Custom session planning services including wardrobe selection, styling your session, and choosing the poses and types of photos that are the most important to you and your family.
- 14 edited, retouched, and artistically enhanced digital files of your choice in colour as well as 6 gift prints.
More Memories Family Photography Sessions
For families of 4-6 family members or families of 2-3 people who would like additional session time. The focus of the session can be on casual posed portraits, candid moments, or both. Sessions are for immediate family members (parents and their children).
Your session fee includes:
- A 20 minute long session with an experienced professional
- A session outdoors (location scouting and back-up weather date are provided)
- Custom session planning services including wardrobe selection, styling your session, and choosing the poses and types of photos that are the most important to you and your family.
- 8 edited, retouched, and artistically enhanced digital files of your choice in colour as well as 3 gift prints*
Memories Family Photography Sessions
For families of 2-3 family members or for photos of just your children (up to 3 siblings). The focus of the session can be on casual posed portraits, candid moments, or both. For immediate family members (parents and their children).
Your session fee includes:
- A 15 minute long session with an experienced professional
- A session outdoors (location scouting and back-up weather date are provided)
- Custom session planning services including wardrobe selection, styling your session, and choosing the poses and types of photos that are the most important to you and your family.
- 5 edited, retouched, and artistically enhanced digital files of your choice in colour as well as 3 gift prints*
Moment Family Photography Sessions
Moment Sessions are only available for a small number of sessions (e.g. Holiday, Extraordinary You, Sunsets & Silhouettes). Sessions are for immediate family members (parents and their children).
Your session fee includes:
- A 10 minute long session with an experienced professional
- A session outdoors (location scouting and back-up weather date are provided)
- Custom session planning services including wardrobe selection, styling your session, and choosing the poses and types of photos that are the most important to you and your family.
- 3 edited, retouched, and artistically enhanced digital files of your choice in colour as well as 2 gift prints*
Family Photography Session Prices start at $259. Every session is as unique as the family that books it: send me an email and I can help you figure out which session option is best for you!
*Session length and included digital images and prints will vary depending on the session type, location, and time of year.
An Ottawa Family Photographer who is both an Ottawa Candid Family Photographer as well as an Ottawa Portrait Photographer. Providing Ottawa family photography sessions since 2010.
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