"trust that we are experts in our bodies"

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

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.

We are born with artistic spirit. Too often people reserve creativity under the umbrella of paint on canvas, illustrations within a book, dances on stage or within theatre productions, etc,. Truly, I have discovered that the art of creation moves past these mediums and can find its way into your heart while you are creating a meal or choosing linens for your bed. Everything has a way of being an art form, and if you can believe you hold creative power in everything you do, cr

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

The wind softly blows against your face and you close your eyes for a moment. These subtle kisses of love from mother earth remind me of family moments; family memories. These brief moments in time; these spilt seconds. They never feel like they are enough. Like watching the sunlight play in between the leaves of a leafy canopy. These twinkles; these delicate pauses they always go by way to fast. I accept this with a heavy heart and so, I capture moments. For me, it is the mo

Paisley's baby sister is soon to arrive. Here are a few images from my maternity session with Meghan, Scott and Paisley. I adore these people. Love: Jo xoo #happiness #maternityphotography #maternity #familyphotographer #lifephotography #lifestylephotography #documentaryphotography #documentyourdays #joanneschiwndtphotography #joanneschwindt #torontophotographer #toronto #awaitingbaby #pregnancyphotosession #pregnancy

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

If you know me, or if you've just happen upon my blog, you will know that I truly love Hallowe'en. It is my favourite time of the year. Dressing up. Being extra-creative and eating candy! I find Hallowe'en brings so much cool beauty into the framework. Everyone is just having fun, being funny, or scary. No rules. No expectations. This year my husband and I were knights protecting our Snow Queen, her snow leopard and the castle's dragon. The Snow Leopard costume was made using

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

365 days. My photo-journal from my 39th year into my 40th. Joanne Schwindt Photography on INSTAGRAM: twowildheartsthreeloves