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.

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.