Capturing Real Childhood Moments – Daycare Photography in Toronto

Black-and-white studio portrait of a smiling young boy with freckles and light hair, photographed by Sam Stock Photography KIDS in Toronto.

In daycare settings, children are their most authentic—curious, playful, and full of personality. We specialize in photographing children in these familiar environments, where they feel safe and free to be themselves. Our goal is to document genuine expressions, not staged poses—just real smiles, thoughtful glances, and little moments that matter.

 

Our portraits aren’t your everyday school photos—they bring a “wow factor” for parents, with many agreeing they are among the favourites of their child.

With classic backdrops and a timeless style, we create high-quality images that go far beyond the traditional school portrait.

Alt text: Black-and-white studio portrait of a smiling young girl with blonde hair in pigtails, photographed by Sam Stock Photography KIDS in Toronto.

Elevated, personalized service

Working with daycares of all sizes across Ontario, we offer boutique-level service with personal attention, easy scheduling, and beautiful online galleries for families. Everything is handled with care—so daycare staff can relax and parents can enjoy portraits that truly reflect their child.

 

From initial planning to final delivery, we handle everything seamlessly: scheduling, parent communication, setup, and online gallery access. 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.

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A simple approach to bring out the magic

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