Fine Art School Photography
York Region
Capturing Real Childhood Moments – Daycare Photography in Toronto
In daycare settings, children are at their most natural—curious, playful, and full of personality. I specialize in photographing children in these familiar environments, where they feel safe and free to be themselves. My goal is to document genuine expressions, not staged poses—just real smiles, thoughtful glances, and little moments that matter.
Each photo session is designed to be mindful of your daycare’s daily routine, with minimal disruption and maximum comfort for the kids. I take a gentle, child-led approach that helps little ones feel at ease in front of the camera, allowing their true personalities to shine.
These portraits aren’t just daycare photos—they’re lasting memories for families to treasure. With , classic backdrops and a timeless style, I create high-quality images that go far beyond the traditional school photo.
Working with daycares across Toronto and the GTA, I offer a boutique-level service with personal attention, easy scheduling, and beautiful online galleries for families. From setup to delivery, everything is handled with care—so daycare staff can relax and parents can enjoy portraits that truly reflect their child.
Let’s celebrate the real, everyday magic of childhood—one portrait at a time.
By focusing on fewer clients, I’m able to give each center the time and attention it deserves—from initial planning to final delivery. I handle everything seamlessly: scheduling, parent communication, setup, and online gallery access. Prints are individually packaged and ready for pickup at the daycare facility within three weeks of the order deadline.
Every session is tailored to your daycare’s unique environment with a relaxed, kid-friendly approach that helps children feel comfortable and confident. The result? Professional, natural images that parents love and that reflect the heart of your daycare community.
Elevated, personalized service
At Sam Stock Photography KIDS, I believe every daycare deserves more than just basic school photos. That’s why I offer a boutique-style photography experience, partnering with a limited number of daycares each year to ensure exceptional quality and personalized service.
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A simple approach to bring out the magic
Sam has been taking pictures of our boys for the past 2 years and we've never been disappointed!! Her pictures are always amazing and she's the only photographer who has captured our boys true smiles!! - Sabrina, Parent
Working with you on Photo Day was an absolute pleasure! You brought such a calm, professional energy to the day, making everyone—especially the children—feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Your organization, patience, and warm approach helped everything run smoothly, and the final photos captured each child's personality beautifully. It was a seamless, enjoyable experience from start to finish, and I would happily recommend you to anyone looking for high-quality, heartfelt photography.- Supervisor, Little Einstein Education Centre
I was so skeptical on the black background for the photos but I want to tell you bravo! Thanks for being “cool” and pushing the primary school photo boundaries. - Natasha, Parent
These are truly beautiful, thank you so much! - Julianne, Parent
Wonderful job with the school photos! We are always so happy with them! - Alana, Parent
Sam has been taking pictures of our boys for the past 2 years and we've never been disappointed!! Her pictures are always amazing and she's the only photographer who has captured our boys true smiles!! - Sabrina, Parent Working with you on Photo Day was an absolute pleasure! You brought such a calm, professional energy to the day, making everyone—especially the children—feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Your organization, patience, and warm approach helped everything run smoothly, and the final photos captured each child's personality beautifully. It was a seamless, enjoyable experience from start to finish, and I would happily recommend you to anyone looking for high-quality, heartfelt photography.- Supervisor, Little Einstein Education Centre I was so skeptical on the black background for the photos but I want to tell you bravo! Thanks for being “cool” and pushing the primary school photo boundaries. - Natasha, Parent These are truly beautiful, thank you so much! - Julianne, Parent Wonderful job with the school photos! We are always so happy with them! - Alana, Parent
