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A photographer helping people across Croydon, for studio portraits, on location shoots and event coverage, with a relaxed documentary style and fine art albums.

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In short

A photographer on hand for Croydon

Kaushik Bathia has photographed clients across Greater London for over twenty five years, and families and businesses in Croydon choose him for calm, natural photography across every occasion, backed by five European Gold awards. Our style is documentary first, which means we watch and wait for the real moment rather than staging it, then step in gently only when a little direction helps. We photograph everything in Croydon, from weddings of every tradition and family portraits to newborn sessions, professional headshots, commercial work and pet photography. We have handled headshots, family sittings, newborns and commercial jobs alongside the weddings, so whatever you book, it is well inside a range we have been refining for twenty five years. Studio sittings and on location shoots are both available, and we travel across Greater London from our Northwood base, so wherever you are it is an easy journey.

What we photograph in Croydon

Cover for all of life's occasions

Croydon is a large south London town with a diverse community and grand event venues. The studio in Northwood suits headshots and portraits, and for weddings and events we work at venues, churches and temples across Thornton Heath, Purley and Norbury. Graduations, milestone birthdays and family reunions all deserve more than a phone snap, and we make portraits from these days that hold up on the wall for decades.

Our year is full of weddings, Hindu and Muslim ceremonies alongside classic ones, and between them we cover engagements, family sessions and the quieter milestones that matter to you. A newborn session, a maternity shoot and a first birthday often come from the same family within a year or two, and we are glad to see you again each time. Engagements and weddings, maternity and newborn sessions, christenings and cake smashes, our week moves through the milestones of the families who trust us with them.

For Croydon and companies like it we photograph headshots, events and product ranges, and we also restore old prints and produce passport and visa photos on request. Actors need a portfolio, professionals need a LinkedIn headshot, and businesses need branding and product images, and we make all three at the studio or on location. LinkedIn headshots, acting portfolios and personal branding portraits are studio regulars, and we light each one to suit the person and the purpose behind the booking.

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Across Croydon

Getting the camera to Croydon

We have a real feel for photographing Croydon. Croydon is a large south London town with a diverse community and grand event venues, and we work across Hayes, Rayners Lane and the surrounding Greater London. We are at home at Croydon-area venues such as Grand Sapphire, Addington Palace and Imperial Banqueting.

Croydon is a large town in south London with a diverse community and a major town centre. East Croydon station is a major rail hub and interchange with London Tramlink. When there is time for couple portraits, Lloyd Park, a large landscaped park served by its own tram stop is a favourite, and Fairfield Halls, a major arts, theatre and concert venue makes a memorable setting.

From the first enquiry we aim to make everything feel easy, sorting the details quietly in the background while you look forward to the shoot. Choosing a time is easy and we are happy to be flexible, fitting sessions around children's routines, work commitments or the light you prefer.

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Why Croydon chooses us

Why experience matters when it counts

Families come back to us across the years, from wedding to newborn to school-age portraits, and there is something we value in being the one photographer who has watched it all unfold. Our work has been recognised with five European Gold awards, and a thousand-plus weddings sit behind it, but the day-to-day value is simply knowing the job will be done properly.

Our base in Northwood means Croydon is an easy drive, and we photograph clients across Greater London. We travel out to Croydon and cover the wider area, taking on location shoots throughout Thornton Heath, Purley and Norbury.

Turnaround is quick without cutting corners. Within a couple of weeks your edited gallery is ready, and albums or wall art follow soon after. Your finished photographs arrive in a private online gallery you can view, download and share, with high resolution files ready for printing at any size.

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Good to know

Photography in Croydon, frequently asked questions

Stick to well fitted, plain clothing in colours that suit your profession. A shirt, or a shirt and jacket, works for most business and LinkedIn portraits, while strong patterns and logos are best avoided. Make sure your top is freshly pressed, and bring a spare if you can. We will help with any final adjustments.

Just tell us what you are planning in Croydon and we will tailor a quote to it. Call 07956 505383 or message us through the website with the type of shoot, your location, your date, and anything you know you want, such as an album or prints. We will reply with a clear, itemised price and answer any questions before you decide.

Choose outfits that feel comfortable and coordinate rather than match exactly. Soft, solid colours tend to photograph well, while very bright logos or busy patterns can pull attention away from your faces. Think in tones that sit nicely together, and dress for the season if we are shooting outdoors. We are happy to advise beforehand.

Nearly everyone tells us they dislike being photographed, so we never rush you. We chat, keep things light, and give small, clear directions such as where to look or how to stand. Because we have done this since 2001, we can read when someone needs a moment, and the nerves usually fade within minutes.

Local travel around Croydon and nearby Greater London is usually included in the quote, so there are no surprises. For destinations further afield, or full-day coverage that needs early starts, we may add a modest travel allowance, and we always tell you upfront. You will see any such cost written clearly in your quote before booking.

Yes, we produce polished professional headshots for individuals and teams, suited to LinkedIn, company websites, acting, and personal branding. Studio lighting gives clean, flattering, consistent results, and we can match a team's look across many people. Sessions are quick and relaxed, we guide you on posture and expression, and you leave with images that represent you well.

We are a full-service local studio, so you can book almost any shoot in Croydon with one photographer. That covers weddings, family and newborn sessions, professional headshots, portraits, pets, and commercial or event work. We also handle studio services like framing, enlargement, photo restoration, and passport and visa photos, so most needs are met in one place.

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Photography near Croydon

From our Northwood studio we photograph clients right across the area. Browse all the areas we serve, or see our wedding, portrait and headshot photography. We also photograph clients across Greater London, including nearby Wandsworth, Rayners Lane, Lambeth, Eastcote, Hayes, Brent.

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