My Story
Hey there! My name is Joni Burtt, and I am based out of southern New Brunswick, Canada. I serve the areas between Saint John and Fredericton, and other areas of southern New Brunswick. I specialize in lifestyle and documentary photography for children, families, and couples.
I’m a mom of two kids and a rescue dog, and wife of a paramedic. I also love cooking, thrift shopping, hiking, and the river. I grew up in Fredericton Junction and stayed in the area to raise my family.
While I am a self-taught photographer since 2010, I have the following credentials to my name:
Named one of “57 Woman Photographers to Watch in 2021” by Shootproof
Mentor/speaker at Land and See (photography conference) in 2021 and 2018, focus on photographing childhood
Cover photo for the fall edition of Click Magazine in 2017
Numerous awards through Click Voice competition (finalist, honourable mention) from 2017-2021
Published photo essay in Photo Life magazine, January 2019
Exhibited at The Tipsy Muse Cafe in Fredericton, NB Jan-March 2020
Numerous blog interviews, magazine features, and a book cover
I’m also a Lensbaby Ambassador! Lensbaby products can add so much interest to your images and I encourage anyone interested in knowing more about their lenses to reach out. If you go to lensbaby.com you can also use my discount code on their products - WJBurtt.
Here’s what you need to know about my client photography:
I love connection. I love full-on hugs and slight touches. I love keeping things loose and laughing, or tender and close. I am not into poses, but into capturing how your family naturally falls together. I’m into exploring, conversation, vulnerability, intimacy. I’m into timeless portraits and windy hair and your favourite blanket. Let’s talk!
Thank you for your interest!
Testimonials
“Joni made everyone feel so comfortable with her kindness and sense of humour, while simultaneously taking incredible pictures of our (un-photogenic) family with her exceptional photography skills. We will be forever thankful to Joni for her amazing work. Couldn’t recommend her more! We will cherish these photos forever.” - Melissa
“Joni did our family photos in fall of 2021. It was everything I could ever want and more. She was super nice and easy to get along with. My kids aren’t the easiest to photograph but she got a genuine smile out of my oldest and it’s one of my most cherish photos. We will definitely be getting out photos done again with her in the future.” - Sammy
“Joni was such a pleasure to work with. Her kindness and humour put everyone at ease. My kids were nature and joyful with her sweet guidance and questions, and we ended up with the loveliest photos I have ever seen of my babes. By far the best photographer we have ever worked with and we have loved every session we have had with Joni and her work colours the walls of our home.” - Jeanette
“We have been using Joni for our family photos for the last 3 years. Her works speaks for itself, so when my daughter was 6 months old I decided I wanted to get some family photos and we booked with Joni (after stalking her socials for a few months following her work). I work as a hospice nurse so I know the importance of photos and taking the time to make and keep those memories alive. She captured our family so perfectly. Her use of light and the ability to capture a moment in time is profound. Every single image blew us away. So much so that as I said we have gone back year after year. Having her capture our family in the good moments and the sad moments has meant the world to us. We look forward to our sessions with Joni and I swear if you are looking for a photographer who puts their heart and soul into their work, who makes you feel comfortable and like family, who doesn’t add any pressure to a sometimes stressful situation (hello toddler), then you need to book with her. I swear the images will be something you cherish for the rest of your life.” - Anita
“We have worked with Joni several times now through all different stages of life and she is always phenomenal. She makes us feel comfortable, we actually ENJOY our shoot, and of course the final images are stunning!” - Karissa
“Joni photographed our family for the first time when our daughter was three months old. We look forward to our annual family photos with Joni because she makes the experience feel so natural and comfortable. It’s like taking a walk in nature with a friend. The photos are incredible and capture us just as we are. We are so grateful to Joni for capturing these moments of our family.” - Meg
“Joni captured our wedding photos. Not only were the images phenomenal but we wouldn’t have traded her calm and relaxed presence for the world. A photographer is a big part of your big day and to have someone that takes the pressure off, and walks along with you, is priceless. We still talk about how much we loved having her there and couldn’t recommend her enough.” - Shannon
“Joni’s photos capture our daughter’s essence. Her smile, her joy, and it feels like we can see her in the photos. I’ll be making an annual photo session with Joni a “must” to capture out child and she grows.” - Ariel
“We’ve done a few sessions with Joni. As an LGBTQ+ couple it can be hard to find someone who makes us feel comfortable to be ourselves and we felt that from the beginning with her. An added bonus has been her patience with our little ones who are very shy.” - Melanie