Holiday themed family portrait session in fully decorated studios.
Christmas Mini Sessions
Toronto 2026
300+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Reviews!
Studios in Toronto, Richmond Hill & Brampton · Serving families across the GTA
Holiday Mini Sessions Toronto 2026
Nov 29 – Dec 20
$299
One Price - 20 Minutes - 20 Photos
• 20 professionally edited images
• Delivered in 5–7 days · private online gallery
• Families, kids, babies, couples, maternity, & pets*
• Studios: Toronto · Richmond Hill · Brampton
• ⭐ 300+ five-star Google reviews
*$149 to reserve, $150 after your shoot. Pets welcome at select studios. A typical 20-minute slot allows about 15 minutes of shoot time.
Last updated November 2026 · Toronto Christmas mini sessions 2026 run Nov 29 to Dec 20.
Why families choose us
- ✓ Choose your favourite 20
- ✓ Gallery usually within 5 days
- ✓ We guide every pose
- ✓ Kids & babies welcome
🎁 Free Holiday Style Guide when you book: what to wear, colours that photograph well and outfit tips for your studio. Take a peek
“Jo was so great with my toddler and the photos turned out amazing!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sandra D. · second Christmas mini in a row“He was very patient with my daughter and knew how to get her comfortable in a new environment.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jenny S.“We had another great experience with Jo for our Christmas Minis this year… the pictures were perfect again.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grace K. · returning family300+ five-star Google reviews
STUDIOS & DATES
Sunday, 29 Nov 2026
Toronto
Iconic Room, Icon Studio Space, Toronto
Look: two sets in one room — "The Nutcracker House" burgundy & gold and soft white & champagne
Light: bright natural light & elegant arches
Feel: grand, timeless & magical
No pets at this studio$299 ($149 + HST booking fee, $150 after your shoot)
Sunday, 29 Nov 2026
Toronto
White Room, Icon Studio Space, Toronto
Look: Ralph Lauren-inspired — hunter green, burgundy, gold & tartan
Light: bright natural light, 12-ft windows
Feel: warm, classic & timeless
No pets at this studio
Saturday, 05 Dec 2026
Richmond Hill
Amalia Room, Glasshouse Studio, Richmond Hill
Look: "Midnight Noël" — old-world elegance, antique gold & candlelight
Light: soft, moody & candlelit
Feel: elegant, celestial & magical
Pets: welcome — just add a note when you book
Sunday, 06 Dec 2026
Richmond Hill
Sophia Room, Glasshouse Studio, Richmond Hill
Look: "Pearl Reverie" — heirloom pearls, soft ivory & antique gold
Light: bright, soft & elegant
Feel: timeless, classic & refined
Pets: welcome — just add a note when you bookSaturday, 12 Dec 2026
Toronto
Iconic Room, Icon Studio Space, Toronto
Look: two sets in one room — "The Nutcracker House" burgundy & gold and soft white & champagne
Light: bright natural light & elegant arches
Feel: grand, timeless & magical
No pets at this studioSaturday, 12 Dec 2026
Toronto
Art Room, Icon Studio Space, Toronto
Look: "Floating Wishes" — soft white, pearl details & floating ornaments
Light: bright, luminous & dreamy
Feel: soft, elegant & timeless
No pets at this studio
Sunday, 13 Dec 2026
Brampton
Paris Room, Ruby Manor Studio, Brampton
Look: "Christmas in Paris" — timeless whites & elegant golds, French-inspired
Light: bright & sophisticated
Feel: luxurious, classic & charming
No pets at this studio
Sunday, 13 Dec 2026
Brampton
Milan Room, Ruby Manor Studio, Brampton
Look: two-sided — Side 1: chic black & white with silver; Side 2: soft creams, panelled wall & frosted trees
Light: bright & elegant
Feel: chic, luxurious & timeless
No pets at this studio
Saturday, 19 Dec 2026
Richmond Hill
Amalia Room, Glasshouse Studio, Richmond Hill
Look: "Midnight Noël" — old-world elegance, antique gold & candlelight
Light: soft, moody & candlelit
Pets: welcome — just add a note when you book
Fast File delivery before Christmas Eve
Saturday, 19 Dec 2026
Richmond Hill
Sophia Room, Glasshouse Studio, Richmond Hill
Look: "Pearl Reverie" — heirloom pearls, soft ivory & antique gold
Light: bright, soft & elegant
Pets: welcome — just add a note when you book
Fast File delivery before Christmas Eve
Sunday, 20 Dec 2026
Brampton
Whistler Studio, Ruby Manor Studio, Brampton
Look: wood-filled Whistler Studio
A dreamy, white and cozy Christmas wonderland! Think soft whites and natural wood tones
No pets at this studio
Fast File delivery before Christmas Eve
Sunday, 20 Dec 2026
Brampton
Milan Room, Ruby Manor Studio, Brampton
Look: two-sided — Side 1: chic black & white with silver; Side 2: soft creams, panelled wall & frosted trees
Light: bright & elegant
No pets at this studio
Fast File delivery before Christmas Eve300+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Google Reviews
How to do a Christmas Photoshoot with us?
1. Pick your studio & date.
Choose the set you love across Toronto, Richmond Hill or Brampton. Multiple setups and themes to choose from.
2. Reserve your spot.
A $149 + HST booking fee locks in your time — the remaining $150 is due after your shoot. Weekend dates go first, so don't wait.
3. Show up & enjoy.
We handle everything — the tree, the styling, the posing. You arrive about 15 minutes prior to your booking time, enjoy the shoot. Your gallery of 20 edited images arrives in 5–7 days, in time for cards.
Why Families Choose Our Christmas Mini Sessions?
Quick, Cozy & Stress-Free
Your session is 20 relaxed minutes (about 15 minutes shoot time) in a fully styled, decorated studio. No setup, no decorating, no chaos — just show up in your holiday outfits and we take care of the rest. Perfect for busy families, couples and little ones with short attention spans.
With 300+ five-star Google reviews, Jo Anto Photography is one of Toronto's most-booked and most-trusted Christmas mini session studios. Families come back year after year — and bring their friends.
Around 150 families book their Christmas photos with Jo Anto Photography every year.
Toronto's Top-Rated Holiday Photographer
Real, Candid Photos You'll Actually Treasure
Our style is documentary — candid and natural, never stiff or over-posed. We catch the real moments: the giggles, the hugs, your toddler reaching for an ornament. Beautifully styled studios in Toronto, Richmond Hill and Brampton mean every frame feels warm, timeless and truly yours.
Weekend dates and the Toronto studios sell out first every year — if a specific date matters to you, book early.
Holiday Mini Sessions & Christmas Family Photos Across the GTA
Our 2026 holiday mini sessions take place in three styled studios: Icon Studio Space in Toronto, Glasshouse Studios in Richmond Hill and The Ruby Manor in Brampton. Families join us from across the GTA, including North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Markham, Vaughan, Thornhill, Mississauga, Oakville and Pickering. Whether you call it a Christmas mini, a holiday mini session or simply your family’s Christmas photos, it’s the same relaxed 20-minute session with 20 edited photos delivered in 5–7 days.
FAQs
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Jo Anto Photography is a Toronto documentary style family and wedding photographer, with 300+ five-star Google reviews, and around 150 families book their Christmas photos with us every year. Sessions are relaxed and candid — we photograph real moments rather than stiff poses — at beautifully styled studios across Toronto, Richmond Hill and Brampton, with a fast 5–7 day turnaround so your gallery is ready in time for holiday cards.
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Sessions run from 29 November to 20 December 2026 across Toronto, Richmond Hill and Brampton. Dates are limited, and the December weekends and Toronto rooms sell out first, so it's best to book early.
When to book your Christmas mini → -
A typical 20-minute slot gives you about 15 minutes of shoot time, so we capture the magic efficiently while respecting your busy schedule.
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A Christmas mini session is CA$299: A $149 + HST booking fee to reserve your date and time, and $150 after the shoot. That includes a 20-minute session, 20 professionally edited images and a private online gallery delivered in 5–7 days. There are no per-photo fees and no hidden charges.
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At beautifully decorated studios across the GTA: Icon Studio Space in Toronto, Glasshouse Studios in Richmond Hill, and Ruby Manor in Brampton. Each studio has its own Christmas-themed setup — take a look at the mood board for each location before you finalize your booking. We welcome families from across the GTA, including Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Aurora, Newmarket, Brampton, Caledon, Mississauga, Oakville and Pickering.
Inside the Sophia Room at Glasshouse, Richmond Hill →
More studio & area guides: Icon Studio Space, Toronto · The Ruby Manor, Brampton · Mississauga families · Near Markham · Scarborough families -
Dress in your favorite holiday outfits! Whether you prefer cozy sweaters, festive colors, or matching pajamas, wear something that makes you feel joyful and comfortable.
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Yes, at Glasshouse Studios in Richmond Hill — well-behaved pets are welcome in both the Sophia and Amalia rooms. Icon Studio Space in Toronto and The Ruby Manor in Brampton don’t allow pets, so if your pet is joining you, choose a Glasshouse date and add a note when you book.
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Within 5–7 days of your session, we’ll send you a private online gallery where you can pick the 20 high-quality, edited images.
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Because it’s a mini session, the gallery includes 20 edited images. If you’d like more, contact us and we’ll be happy to help you purchase additional images.
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Yes — the soft, elegant styling suits maternity photos beautifully and makes a lovely first-Christmas backdrop for a newborn. Message us and we'll help you plan the timing.
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Yes. “Holiday mini session” and “Christmas mini session” mean the same thing here: a 20-minute styled studio session with 20 edited photos. The sets are decorated for Christmas, and every family is welcome. Some families call them Christmas mini photoshoots; it’s the same 20-minute session.
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One 20-minute slot is ideal for one family of up to 5 people. With more people there isn’t time for the different groupings (whole family, kids, couple, grandparents), so larger groups should book two back-to-back slots. Planning a big group? Contact us and we will help you plan the session.
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Cancellations or reschedule requests need at least 7 days’ notice before your session. Within 7 days of the session, payments are not refundable and the session can’t be rescheduled. A one-time reschedule may be offered when space allows, but it isn’t guaranteed. Sessions run back to back, so a late arrival can’t be given extra time, and a missed session is not refundable.
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Icon Studio Space in Toronto has street parking nearby. Glasshouse Studios in Richmond Hill and The Ruby Manor in Brampton have on-site parking, which can get busy on session days. Please arrive 15 minutes before your time; you’ll receive full arrival details after you book.
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Celebrate Your Family's Story This Christmas
A Christmas mini session is more than a photoshoot — it's the version of your family that only exists this December. In twenty relaxed minutes, our beautifully styled holiday studios across Toronto, Richmond Hill and Brampton turn the giggles, the hugs and the little moments into timeless keepsakes — candid, festive portraits you'll frame, gift to grandparents, and send on your holiday cards for years to come.
Beautifully styled festive sets — from elegant winter wonderlands to warm, cozy holiday scenes, every backdrop is professionally designed. No setup, no decorating — just show up and enjoy.
Simple pricing — $299 for 20 professionally edited images, files included, delivered in 5–7 days. No per-photo fees, no upsells.
Toronto's top-rated holiday photographer — 300+ five-star Google reviews from families who come back year after year for their Christmas photos.
Real, candid, documentary style — genuine smiles and unposed moments, perfect for individuals, couples, families and little ones.
Weekend dates and the Toronto studios sell out first every year — reserve your spot before it's gone.
