Only a few weeks before this little family meets their newest member. #maternity #expecting #familyportraits #torontophotographer #photography #junctiontriangle #lifephotography #pregnancy #awaitingbaby #siblings #motherhood #joanneschwindt #authenticmoments #portrait #joanneschiwndtphotography

Every October we venture to find an apple orchard. The locations we source change from year to year. This year we discovered Frootogo Orchards. The orchards at Frootogo are full of tasty apple trees in variation, a field of pumpkins, along with an on-site bakery and a playground for children. My children, husband and I love picking apples. The Jonagold apple was our choice for picking this year. Similar to honey crisp apples, the jonagold has a gorgeously savoury taste couple

A cake smash photo session is a ton of fun for everyone involved. These photos are the ones I captured outside of our formal photo shoot. The formal cake smash photos will be uploaded soon. Lifestyle photography is my favourite because it's never the same. It was a true delight to watch this family be themselves while I documented. The love shared between this family is so clear. Watching Mark, Jess and Everly interact in so many situations, big and small, one can only feel i

Growing and changing is what we do. It happens so fast with kids that it's almost difficult to believe they were ever babies. As adults we change subtly but it happens. As my photography work changes and I grow alongside my many photo sessions, this family has too. The Irwin's were one of the very first families I photographed when I began thinking seriously about taking my photography to a client based level. Their character, charisma and wonderful openess welcomed me in 5 y

​​Halloween is always a huge event at our house and every year it's confirmed, we live in a great neighbourhood. Everyone loves Halloween and it shows. Our neighbourhood hums in Halloween cheer and it's not just the kids. Adults get right into it too, dressed up, dancing on their front porch or on the sidewalk as thematic music blares, each of them looking forward to seeing all of the Halloween goers awaiting their trick or their treat. There is an overall feeling of pure joy

The variations of a wish are of many. The variations of a family are too. Capturing photos of these two people during our photo session together, in front of the wishing fountain, watching them converse back and forth, I could see their wish had already come true. When I began this photo session, I was intrigued initally by Shelley's story. I knew bits and pieces, but once our photo session was over not only did I get to know two beautfiul ladies, but also a story that confir

I love that I get to walk into various wonderful family homes and capture their life, truthfully as it were during that moment in time. I know that when they look back at the photographs I've captured a few months after I've been there, or a year after I've been there and longer, their emotions change with each glance, each memory. I know this because when I look back at my own photos my feelings change based on how long it's been since that photograph was taken. I have to sa

A bundle of cuteness arrived in the Sapp home, healthy, safely and in loving care. This little guy was absolutely charming. What a wonderful newborn session. Welcome to our world Gabriel. Thank you Jacquelyn and Anthony for welcoming me into your home. It was a sincere pleasure capturing these moments in time for you and your family. Love: Jo xoxoxxo #newborn #baby #welcome #joanneschwindt #photography #photo #love #family

What an incredible photo session!!! This family was an absolute joy to capture and each person had so much to share with me. 40 years of marriage and so much history. I felt that in the small window of time that I had with this family I could see the years of love, companionship, hardships, tender moments and the beauty of raising 4 daughters, each of them adding so much of themselves to the complete picture. Each member of this family had so much charisma within their own in

Awaiting this new arrival has been one of the most exciting times I've experienced. Anthony and Jacquelyn, a couple who share a deep friendship and a love that ignites a room await their first baby. I was welcomed into their home, with much cheer, nervous excitment and a sincere calm prescence. The photos from this session are so very sweet and Momma and Papa look so beautiful. I can hardly wait to meet their first baby. An exciting time. An honour to be a part of this new mi

What a sweet little bundle of joy. Truly. This little lady was a ture treasure to capture and might I add, highly cooperative! Surrounded by so much love from Mum, Dad, sister, Grandma and Grandpa this little beauty truly felt embraced by all of the love that surrounded her. And, lucky me, I got to capture these beautiful fresh new moments. Thank you again, Ian, Annie, Norah, Claire and family, for welcoming me into your new life only 4 days new! Welcome Claire. Love: Jo xoox

Entering a home that is filled with anticipation and sheer excitement is one of my favourite things to do. As a photographer I get to walk into many homes that are filled with a ton of magic. Upon entering Ian, Annie and Norah's lives, I immediately felt welcomed. The magic that steers their love is deep, pure and full of so much ease. It was simply a beautiful pregnancy photo session. I truly love all of the images I captured from their pregnancy session with me. These photo

The simple silence and calm entry into Augusta's world evoked incredible photographs of this adorable baby. She not only charmed my camera with her smile, but her simple calm nature and radiance really stole the show. This 5 day old baby rocked my world. I'd never met such a little person that was ready to chat, listen and be. Not really your typical sleepy newborn baby. I am thrilled to have captured these photos for this family. With Love: Jo xoxo #birth #photography #pregn

Since the development of my new site I have lost my online photojournal archive from my past sessions. I have opened up my vault and have found so many treasures. One of which is a true gem, Hazel Ruby and her family. The moment I met Hazel within her Mother's belly still growing, I could feel all the love that surrounded her and the nervous anticipation she would soon ease once she entered the outside world. Meeting both of her parents, photographing them pregnant, and simpl

I love walking into a family's home, especially one that has just welcomed a very new baby into their lives. Their is a beautiful calmness that surrounds them and so much love. I was honored to be a part of this experience capturing this little lady's loveliness and all of her cute-ness too. Welcome Cailea. #baby #family #photography #newborn

Editing these images brought back the exact same feelings I had during the entire process while capturing these photos at different times of Everly's development. I am so privileged to have had the opportunity to be so close to this family during this beautiful journey. These photos are only a few of some very moving images. Thank you. And, welcome Everly. #pregnancy #birth #photography #newborn #family #baby #love #photo

Mark and Jess, awaiting their first baby. These two people will be the greatest parents. I have known them for a very long time and watching them grow and change together in love has been a true gift. Our family will be so blessed to not only witness the both of them raise their family, but we get to know a very special person that is their child, and our soon to be niece. Thank you for thinking of me for this photo session. #baby #pregnancy #photo #photography #family #love