Capturing the magic and the love between parents and their children always feels like a magnificent accomplishment; something that is extremely special to me. Love: Jo xoxo #joanneschwindt #torontophotograph #childphotographer #torontolife #familyphotographer #familyportraits #family

Hailey and Annabelle, a perfect beginning to any story I believe. I was welcomed into their home to document a more personal session and oh, what fun we had. I love photographing in my clients homes or personal romping ground, it evokes such a calm and real emotion. With Love: Jo xoxox #cutepets #doglover #dogs #pets #petphotography #childrenandpets #childphotographer #children #childrenphotographer #adorablephotosofpets #cutemoments #torontophotographer #torontophotography #

5 years-old and a new 3 month old puppy-- I didn't doubt that my heart would fall completely in love with these two. I met this beautiful family a few weeks ago and we had so much fun together. Love: Jo xoxo #pets #petphotography #familyphotography #joanneschiwndtphotography #torontophotography #joanneschwindt #childrenphotographer #childphotographer #childrenandpets #children #torontolife #documentaryphotography #joanneschwindt #family #cutepets #adorablephotosofpets

Photo sessions that leave me glowing afterward are my favourite. This family shared some time with me a few weeks ago, and in our short time together I witnessed so much love. Here are a few images from this lovely session. Love: Jo xoxo #familyphotography #familyphotographer #farmlife #familyportraits #family #fam #torontophotography #torontophotographer #torontolife #childphotographer #children

I got the best response from this lovely family when I sent them an email letting them know it was lovely meeting them after our photo session. They told me that the miniature toy camel I had given to their son transformed into a dragon and now their son giggled every time they asked him about it. I smiled from ear to ear when I read this. I find the connections that happen during my photography sessions as special as the moments I preserve for the people I am photographing.

Walking into this family's home for our maternity session was so much fun. The excitement was everywhere. I loved this session. There were so many beautiful moments. So many beautiful memories. A family of four, soon to become a family of 6. I look forward to meeting these lovely twins soon. Love: Jo xo #happiness #familyphotography #familyportraits #pregnancyphotosession #pregnancy #maternityphotography #maternity #joanneschiwndtphotography #joanneschwindt #documentaryphotog

Life moves as quickly as the clouds that pass overhead. Sometimes when we look up we notice their hues, their softness and the stories they inspire. As our busy lives push us along, to often we don't tell the people whom we love how we feel, or how they've helped shape our lives; how inspiring they are to us. We can easily speak about them in the third person, but to tell them in person face to face or in a message, how important they are to us, often seems like an awkward th

When sleepless, time doesn't seem to move quickly, but as the sun rises and sets time moves quicker than we would like. Capturing photos of Easton's 7 month milestone was a bit of head-spin. It seemed like only a couple of months ago I was welcomed into the hospital to document his birth. I truly love capturing moments of my nephew Easton with his family: my brother'n'law Mark, my sister'n'law Jess and my only and sweetest niece Everly. I get to experience them in the sweetes

I had my camera in hand most of the time during my 40th birthday celebrations, and took photos when I could. There were many wonderful people that sent me gifts, text messages, called, and arrived at a few gatherings to honour this milestone. I appreciate everyone's wishes and the ways they found to wish me Happy Birthday in the busyness that is our life today. I feel very lucky and incredibly blessed. I only uploaded images of my family here and have sent personal messages a

Back to School: Life On A Budget...how we do it!

This beautiful family photographed, always such a joy.