Christmas Photoshoot Ideas for Families in Toronto
Need some Christmas photoshoot ideas for your family this year? You do not need fancy props or a big plan. A few simple ideas can turn a short photo session into photos you will want to frame. Here are easy ideas for families in Toronto, plus where to book.
Key Details
- Most ideas here work in a 15 to 25 minute studio session.
- Many Toronto studios already have Christmas sets ready.
- Some ideas work best indoors, and a few work outside.
- Planning outfits and props ahead saves time on the day.
Christmas Photoshoot Ideas for Families in Toronto
1. Book a Ready-Made Set at Bellamy Loft Photo Studio
The easiest idea is to let a studio do the decorating. Bellamy Loft Photo Studio in North York has Christmas setups ready, and a photographer guides you through a 15 minute session. You get up to 15 edited photos for $275.
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. Matching Holiday Pyjamas
Matching pyjamas are a family favourite. Pick one colour, like red plaid or soft cream, and dress everyone in the same set. Bring cozy socks too, since they show up in sitting poses.
3. Baby’s First Christmas
If you have a new baby, plan a few shots of just the baby on a soft blanket near the tree. Then add the parents and siblings. Short sessions work well for babies who get tired fast.
4. Three Generations Together
Bring the grandparents. A photo with kids, parents and grandparents makes a great gift. Memories by Alexa Photography says its sets work for families with grandparents, but ask how many people can fit in your set.
5. Bring the Family Dog
Pets are part of the family, too. Not every studio allows them, so check first. Jo Anto Photography allows pets at Glasshouse Studios in Richmond Hill.
6. Cookies and Hot Chocolate
Bring a plate of cookies or mugs for hot chocolate. Kids smile more when they have something to do with their hands. Ask the studio first if food is allowed on the set.
7. Reading a Holiday Book
Sit together and read a Christmas book. This makes calm, natural photos, and it helps shy kids relax.
8. Siblings in a Row
Line up the kids from tallest to shortest, or have them hug on a couch. These photos are fun to repeat each year so you can see them grow.
9. An Outdoor Winter Look
If your family likes the outdoors, try a park photo. Aleksandra Radic Photography has one outdoor Bavarian Christmas session in a Richmond Hill park on November 14.
Tips to Make It Easy
“Book early. The best dates and the Toronto studios sell out first,” says Joseph Antony of Jo Anto Photography.
- Pick two or three colours for the whole family.
- Bring a small bag with snacks, wipes and a hairbrush.
- Tell the photographer your must-have shots at the start.
- Keep it fun, since happy kids make the best photos.
What Happens Next
Pick one or two ideas and book a studio that fits them. Holiday dates fill fast in December, so book soon. Most studios send photos within one to three weeks, so you will have them for cards and gifts.
References
- Bellamy Loft Photo Studio, Christmas Photo in North York
- Jo Anto Photography, How Much Do Christmas Mini Sessions Cost in Toronto?
- Jo Anto Photography, Christmas Mini Sessions Toronto
- Memories by Alexa Photography, Christmas Mini Sessions in Toronto
- Aleksandra Radic Photography, Holiday Mini Sessions in Toronto
