The Experience Behind the Image

Great photography begins long before the shutter is pressed. It begins with listening, building trust and helping people feel comfortable enough to be themselves.

One Tree Studio is a Markham-based photography studio specializing in professional headshots, event photography and commercial imagery throughout the Greater Toronto Area. We create photographs that help people feel confident, help organizations present themselves consistently and help brands tell their stories more effectively.

You Don’t Have to Be Comfortable in Front of a Camera

Most people don’t walk into a photography session knowing exactly how to stand, where to look or what expression to make—and we don’t expect them to.

We guide you through every step. With thoughtful preparation, expert lighting, clear direction and genuine encouragement, we make the experience feel comfortable and surprisingly easy. The result is photography that looks polished without feeling forced—and still feels like you.

Personal Enough for One. Ready for Hundreds.

We bring the same care to every person we photograph, whether you’re visiting our Markham studio for an individual headshot or organizing a large-scale photography experience for an entire organization.

Behind that personal approach are the systems, technology and production experience needed to manage teams, conferences and high-volume headshot events efficiently. From scheduling and company matching to image selection and delivery, we pay attention to the details so our clients don’t have to.

It’s this combination—human connection supported by thoughtful systems—that makes the One Tree Studio experience different.

Meet Dave and Katherine

One Tree Studio is led by husband-and-wife creative partners Dave and Katherine Kalmbach.

Together, they bring warmth, technical expertise and creative curiosity to everything the studio does. What began as a shared love of photography has grown into a business built around helping people feel seen, valued and confidently represented.

Alongside their team, Dave and Katherine have created a studio culture that is professional without being impersonal, polished without being intimidating and organized without losing the joy of the experience.

What Matters to Us

We believe every person deserves to be photographed with dignity, care and honesty.

That means taking the time to listen. It means creating an environment where people can relax. It means delivering consistent, dependable results for the organizations that trust us with their people and their brands.

Most of all, it means remembering that every image represents someone whose life, work and story matter.

Our Studio

Our studio is located in Markham, Ontario, and welcomes clients by appointment. We also provide on-location photography throughout the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

Whether you need one outstanding headshot, consistent photography for your team or an engaging experience for your next event, we’d love to help.

Let’s Create Something That Represents You Well

Tell us what you’re planning, who we’ll be photographing and what a successful result looks like. We’ll help you choose the right experience and take care of the details from there.

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