Photography studio · The Junction, Toronto

Northlight

Photographs that look like you.

Portraits, weddings, brands and families — photographed by Maya Chen in soft north light, with almost nothing in the way.

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The Junction, TorontoTue–Sat · By appointment

Above — Portrait sitting, Northlight Studio. North-facing windows, no backdrop tricks.

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Selected work

The work speaks first

Portrait — north light, nothing else

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Packages

Simple packages, priced in the open

Every package includes the sitting, careful editing, and a private online gallery. Tap any package to see exactly what is included.

Behind the scenes at Northlight Studio — Maya Chen adjusting the light during a portrait sitting

About the studio

One photographer. One window. No fuss.

Northlight is the Junction studio of photographer Maya Chen. The room is deliberately plain — white walls, one enormous north-facing window, a stool — because the photograph was never supposed to be about the room.

Maya shoots people the way they are on a good day: directed gently, never posed stiffly, and edited with a light hand. Portraits on Monday, a wedding on Saturday, a bakery's new menu in between — the approach stays the same. Light, honestly.

2016

Est.

480+

Shoots delivered

5 days

Gallery delivery

Kind words

What clients say

“I hate having my photo taken. Maya made it feel like a conversation, and the portrait is the first one of me I've ever actually liked.”

Sarah Linden · Portrait Session · The Junction

“Our product photos finally look like our product. Sales from the shop page went up the month the new images went live — I wish we'd done it a year earlier.”

Tomás Rivera · Brand & Product Shoot · Small business owner

“She was invisible in the best way. The gallery feels like the day felt — I cry a little every time I open it.”

Emily & Josh Hart · Wedding Day Coverage · Toronto

“The kids forgot the camera existed within ten minutes. The photos are chaos and tenderness in exactly the right proportions.”

Priya Nair · Family Session · High Park

Questions

Before you book

How far ahead should I book?

Portraits and family sessions usually book 1–2 weeks out. Weddings book 6–12 months ahead — 2027 dates are open now. Content Day retainers start at the top of any month.

When do I get my photographs?

Portraits, family, and brand galleries arrive within 5 days. Weddings get a sneak-peek gallery in 48 hours and the full set within 4 weeks. Everything is delivered in a private online gallery, in web and print sizes.

Studio or on location — which is better?

The studio's north light is unbeatable for portraits. On location is better when the place is part of the story — your shop, your home, your wedding venue. If you're unsure, choose 'Not sure yet' on the booking form and Maya will advise.

What should I wear?

Simple, solid, and comfortable beats fashionable. After you book, you'll get a short prep note with what photographs well — and what to leave at home.

How does payment and rescheduling work?

A 30% deposit holds your date, with the balance due on the shoot day. Life happens: one reschedule is always free with 48 hours' notice.

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Tell us about your shoot

Pick a package and a preferred date. Maya replies personally within one business day to confirm the details — no automated maze.