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

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.

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

My heart melted during this entire photo session. Here are a few of my favourites from my newborn session with River and Dante. Welcome home. Love: Jo xoo #newborn #newbornphotography #joanneschiwndtphotography #joanneschwindt #newbaby #baby #torontophotographer #torontolife

Lynnette is one of those beautiful souls who humbles your heart and radiates inspiration. One of the most inspiring woman I've met, she, along with her husband and 3 children carry such strength and creativity. If you ask Lynnette about the projects she creates and takes on, she will tell you "that it's for fun", and when you look at the movement and the beauty in each of her ideas, each of her design pieces, the idea of fun is very apparent coupled with gorgeous layers and a

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

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