If you live in Markham and want beautiful Christmas photos without driving downtown, your closest styled holiday studio is right next door in Richmond Hill. I’m Jo, and every December I photograph Christmas mini sessions in Toronto and across the GTA. They’re warm, candid family photos taken close to home, with none of the stress.
Christmas Mini Sessions Near Markham — At a Glance
Studio: Glasshouse Studios, 90 Performance Dr, Suite 202, Richmond Hill (closest to Markham)
Rooms: Sophia Room and Amalia Room
2026 dates: Sat Dec 5 (Amalia) · Sun Dec 6 (Sophia) · Sat Dec 19 (Amalia & Sophia)
Session: 20 minutes in a fully decorated studio
You get: 20 professionally edited, high-resolution photos in a private online gallery
Delivery: 5–7 days
Price: $299 ($149 to reserve, $150 after your shoot), with no per-photo fees and no upsells
Pets: Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Glasshouse
Where do Markham families go for Christmas minis?
The closest fully styled studio to Markham is Glasshouse Studios in Richmond Hill, a short drive from Unionville, Cornell, Markham Village, Berczy, Cathedraltown and Thornhill. It’s one of my favourite holiday spaces. The rooms are ornate and white, with a statement fireplace, chandeliers and soft, even light that flatters everyone.
I photograph in two rooms there, and each one has its own festive styling:
The Sophia Room has a fireplace, flocked trees and classic, elegant Christmas décor. Step inside the Sophia Room here.
The Amalia Room is bright and airy, with a lighter, modern holiday look.
Not sure which room suits your family? Here’s my guide to the top Christmas mini studios in Toronto and the GTA.
Can we bring our dog?
Yes. Glasshouse Studios is pet-friendly, so well-behaved dogs are welcome and your whole family can be in the frame. Just add a note when you book.
Please note that my other studios, Icon Studio Space in Toronto and The Ruby Manor in Brampton, don’t allow pets. If your dog is joining you, choose a Glasshouse date.
What’s included in a Christmas mini?
Every session is the same simple, all-in package:
20-minute session in a fully styled, decorated studio
20 professionally edited, high-resolution images
Private online gallery, delivered in 5–7 days
$299: a $149 booking fee to reserve your date and $150 after your shoot
There are no per-photo fees and no upsells. See the full cost breakdown here.
Who are Christmas minis for?
They’re for Markham families of every kind:
Parents with toddlers and young kids
Couples who want one lovely photo by the tree
Maternity sessions with a festive touch
Multi-generational families with grandparents visiting for the holidays
My style is documentary: candid and real, not stiff. Even a wriggly toddler ends up with photos that actually look like your family. That’s a big reason so many families come back every year and make it a family tradition.
When are the 2026 dates near Markham?
My Glasshouse dates in Richmond Hill, the closest to Markham, are:
Saturday, December 5: Amalia Room
Sunday, December 6: Sophia Room
Saturday, December 19: Amalia Room and Sophia Room
If you’d rather come into the city, I also photograph at Icon Studio Space in Toronto on Sunday, November 29 and Saturday, December 12, and at The Ruby Manor in Brampton on Sunday, December 13. All of these are listed on my Christmas mini sessions page.
Weekend slots fill first. If you want your photos back in time for holiday cards, here’s when to book your Christmas mini.
What should we wear?
The Glasshouse rooms are bright, white and gold, so warm, rich tones photograph beautifully: burgundy, forest green, navy, cream and soft neutrals. Coordinate your colours rather than matching exactly, and avoid big logos. Here’s my full what-to-wear guide for Christmas mini sessions.
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Glasshouse Studios in Richmond Hill — a short drive from most of Markham. Full dates are on my Christmas mini sessions page.
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$299 — a 20-minute session, 20 edited images, private gallery in 5–7 days. No hidden fees.
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Glasshouse (Richmond Hill): December 5, 6 and 19, 2026. I also shoot Toronto dates at Icon on November 29 and December 12.
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Yes. Glasshouse Studios is pet-friendly, so well-behaved dogs are welcome. Icon Studio Space and The Ruby Manor don’t allow pets.
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Absolutely — the soft, elegant light suits maternity photos and a baby's first Christmas beautifully.
Ready to book your Markham Christmas mini?
You get elegant holiday photos, minutes from home in Richmond Hill. Grab your date before the weekend slots are gone.
👉 See all 2026 dates and studios, and book your Christmas mini → · or message me and I’ll help you plan it.
