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 #

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

Spirituality is a personal journey.

When I hold my camera and photograph families, these moments mean as much to me as they will for them- the family in the frame. I know this for certain because I can feel it in my heart when the shutter opens and then closes. Mark, Jess, Everly and Easton have been in front of my camera now for almost 4 years, and even before they began their family together I photographed moments during some significant milestones. I am lucky that they have invited me, time and time again in

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

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

This was our first time meeting one another. Michelle, Paulo, Eila and I. Maybe it's just me, but these people carried so much love for each other and it showed through in these windows of time I had the honour of capturing. I had a wonderful experience photographing this family. Thank you to The Branco Family. I created a short video of our session together. Here are a few of my favourite moments. From our session. #familyphotographer #familyportraits #familyphotography #fam

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

This beautiful family photographed, always such a joy.

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