Best Places to Book Christmas Family Photos in North York
If you live in North York, you do not have to head downtown for holiday pictures. A few studios in North York, and some just north of it, are booking Christmas family photos right now. Here are the best places to book Christmas family photos in North York and close by.
Each spot on this list has an indoor holiday set, so you can plan your photos without worrying about snow or cold.
Key Details
- Two of these photographers work out of studios in North York.
- The rest are a short drive north in Richmond Hill, Markham or Vaughan.
- Prices start at $189 and go up to about $395.
- Many family sessions are 15 to 30 minutes long.
- Some studios limit how many people can be in one photo, so check before you book.
Best Places for Christmas Family Photos in North York
1. Bellamy Loft Photo Studio
Bellamy Loft Photo Studio is right in North York, near Sheppard Avenue and Allen Road. Families can pick from its Christmas setups and get up to 15 edited photos from a 15 minute session. It is a simple choice if you want a studio close to home.
The studio says it may move to 75 Tycos Drive in Toronto in mid-November. The move is not confirmed, and the studio says it will email holiday clients to confirm the location.
- Where: 1230 Sheppard Ave. W., Unit 4, North York, near Sheppard Avenue and Allen Road
- Price: $275 per session
- Session length: 15 minutes with a photographer
- Photos: Up to 15 edited photos in an online gallery, ready in about two weeks
- Group size: One family, or up to 5 to 6 people
- How to book: Online, by email at hi@bellamyloft.com or by phone at 647-995-5414
2. Aleksandra Radic Photography
Aleksandra Radic Photography holds its indoor holiday sessions at Nouvel Studios in North York. The Silver Fir set uses evergreen and silver colours for a classic family look. Sessions allow up to 5 people.
- Where: Nouvel Studios in North York, plus one outdoor session in a Richmond Hill park
- Price: $395 per session
- Session length: 25 minutes
- Photos: 15 edited images
- Group size: Up to 5 people
- Dates left: November 14 outdoors, November 15 and December 20 indoors
3. Memories by Alexa Photography
Memories by Alexa Photography uses several GTA studios, including Nouvel Studios. Its sets work for big families too, with options for siblings and grandparents. Ask how many people fit in your set before you book.
- Where: Partner studios in the GTA, including Aeri Loft, GlassHouse Studios and Nouvel Studios
- Dates: Sets run into December, with dates on December 6, 12 and 13
- Session length: A 15 minute slot
- Best for: Families, couples, babies, siblings and grandparents
- Price: Not listed online, so check the booking page
Family Photo Studios Just North of North York
4. Jo Anto Photography
Jo Anto Photography has two holiday rooms at Glasshouse Studios in Richmond Hill. This is the only one of its studios that allows pets, so it is a good pick if your dog is part of the family photo.
- Where: Icon Studio Space in Toronto, Glasshouse Studios in Richmond Hill and The Ruby Manor in Brampton
- Dates: November 29 to December 20, 2026
- Price: $299 in total, paid as $149 plus tax to book and $150 after the shoot
- Session length: A 20 minute slot with about 15 minutes of shooting
- Photos: 20 edited images, ready in 5 to 7 days
5. GSR Studio
GSR Studio in Maple offers longer Christmas family sessions with more photos. Its packages also include prints. Its web page shows older prices, so ask for this year’s rates.
- Where: 41 Asner Ave., Maple, in Vaughan
- Price: Christmas family packages listed from $299, so confirm 2026 prices
- Session length: 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Photos: 40 or more images on the 30 minute package
- Group size: Up to 6 people
6. Yoko Miyazaki Photography
Yoko Miyazaki Photography has holiday dates left at The Mae Studio in Markham. Its sessions are made for families with little kids.
- Where: Rental studios in Toronto, Markham and Aurora
- Dates left: November 15 and 21 at The Mae Studio in Markham, and November 22 at Studio Bokeh in Aurora
- Session length: 20 minutes
- Best for: Families with little ones
- Price: Not listed online, so ask when you book
7. Green Day Photography
Green Day Photography has studio options in Markham and Richmond Hill, plus Toronto. It is one of the lower priced picks for a small family of four.
- Where: Studios in East York, downtown Toronto, Markham and Richmond Hill, confirmed when you book
- Price: From $189, with a 50 per cent deposit
- Photos: 5 edited digital images, with extra edits at $10 each
- Group size: Up to 4 people, then $20 for each extra person
- How to book: WhatsApp or phone at 647-926-0010
How to Get Great Family Photos
Short sessions go by fast, so a little planning helps a lot. “Book early. The best dates and the Toronto studios sell out first,” says Joseph Antony of Jo Anto Photography.
- Pick two or three colours that go with the set and dress the whole family in them.
- Feed kids before you go and bring a small snack.
- Let little ones play for a minute when you arrive.
- Tell the photographer which group shots you want, like one with grandparents.
What Happens Next
Holiday dates in North York and nearby will keep filling up through November and December. Choose a studio, check the dates that are left and book soon. Most photographers send your edited photos within one to three weeks, so you will have them in time for cards and gifts.
References
- Bellamy Loft Photo Studio, Christmas Photo in North York
- Aleksandra Radic Photography, Holiday Mini Sessions in Toronto
- Jo Anto Photography, Christmas Mini Sessions Toronto
- GSR Studio, Christmas Photoshoot Toronto
- Jo Anto Photography, How Much Do Christmas Mini Sessions Cost in Toronto?
