Outdoor family sessions
Family sessions by the sandy beach at Ruislip Lido, with the miniature railway as a reward.
Family Photographer in Ruislip Gardens
Easy-going family photography for Ruislip Gardens, from newborns to several generations together, in the warm Northwood studio or outdoors in a park.
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Studio in Northwood HA6 · free consultation
Ruislip Gardens and nearby
From newborns to grandparents in Ruislip Gardens
- What the session includes: Natural portraits and candid moments of everyone together, from newborns to grandparents, paced for the youngest, then a private online gallery to choose your favourites.
- Studio or on location: In the natural-light Northwood studio, or outdoors at a park or place you love within about 20 miles.
- Getting to the studio: Measured in a straight line, the studio on The Broadway in Northwood is about 3 miles from Ruislip Gardens, and the drive is a little further.
- To book: Ring or WhatsApp 07956 505383 during opening hours (Monday to Saturday 10:30 to 18:00, Sunday 13:00 to 18:00), or leave your details in the form below.
Sessions run at the children's pace, with breaks for feeds, snacks and play. Kaushik arranges the main family group early on, while patience is fresh, then captures the relaxed, unplanned moments that families often end up loving most.
Afterwards you view the full set in an online gallery and choose favourites in your own time. Every image is lightly retouched and made ready to print or share, with prints, frames, canvases and albums on offer for your home or the grandparents.
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I attended Northwood Hills Studio-Kaushik Bathia photography with my family and I had the most amazing time. My family was made to feel extremely relaxed and welcomed, and the result was some fabulous images He was organised and professional and kept everything stress free. A very enjoyable day out with fantastic photos as a result.
Very pleased with the quality of photographs. Kaushik is very patient and accommodating with requests, and full of enthusiasm and energy. His friendly demeanour immediately put us at ease, resulting in some wonderful family pictures. Would recommend him to family and friends.
We had a family shoot at the studio, Kaushik took some wonderful photos. He was excellent with the kids and was very good at making them smile naturally, the end results were brilliant. We purchased a canvas and 2 further large framed photos. All completed on time and to perfection. Very pleased.
What we offer
Family photography in Ruislip Gardens
Newborn and baby sittings
Newborns photographed in a warm, quiet studio about 3 miles from Ruislip Gardens.
Extended family groups
Grandparents welcome, with open ground at Pinn Meadows or the historic setting of Manor Farm.
Why choose us
Patient family photography near Ruislip Gardens
The aim is the cuddles, the giggles and the quiet glances between you, rather than a row of forced smiles. Each session is shaped around your household, whether that means a lively full house or a calm newborn sitting.
Every session is tailored to your family, whether that is a gentle newborn shoot or a lively houseful of children. Maternity, newborn, cake smash and milestone sessions sit alongside traditional portraits of the extended family.
Recent work
Cake smashes, newborns and more
Places for a family shoot in and around Ruislip Gardens
Outdoor family pictures work best with plenty of space and simple access, and a big view matters less than that. Here are some places in and around Ruislip Gardens, each summarised from a linked source.
- Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve. Hillingdon Council describes Ruislip Woods, entered from Reservoir Road, Ruislip (HA4 7TY), as the largest block of ancient semi-natural woodland in Greater London and one of its most extensive oak and hornbeam coppice woodlands; barbecues and fires are banned throughout the woods and lido. 1
- Ruislip Lido began in 1811 as a feeder reservoir for the Grand Junction Canal, was developed as a lido in 1933 and today has a sandy beach, woodland on its banks and a miniature railway running about two thirds of the way round. 2
- Pinn Meadows on Kings College Road, Ruislip (HA4 7JY), is a large expanse of open land valued for nature conservation and recreation, with a cricket ground, ponds, a running track, celandine walks and the Kings College Pavilion. 3
- Manor Farm heritage site. Manor Farm is a 22-acre historic site north of Ruislip High Street, with the remains of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle, a 13th-century Great Barn listed Grade II* and a 16th-century Little Barn that opened as a library in 1937. 4
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Family Photographer in Ruislip Gardens, FAQs
Yes, grandparents are very welcome, and three-generation pictures are often the most treasured. Kaushik arranges groups with some people seated so that everyone is comfortable and every face is clear. For grandparents who find longer walks difficult, the studio about 3 miles from Ruislip Gardens or the open grass at Manor Farm are good choices.
Almost certainly not, and that is perfectly fine. Sessions run at the children's pace, so a toddler can play and explore between pictures. The main family group is taken early while attention lasts, and the rest is caught on the move, which often produces the most natural and lively images of all.
Speak to the studio by phone or WhatsApp about the stages you would like to capture. Sessions are booked in advance, so a series of visits, perhaps at newborn, sitting up and first steps, can be planned well ahead. Prices are given on request, and from Ruislip Gardens the studio is about 3 miles away.
Newborns are photographed in the studio at Northwood Hills, about 3 miles from Ruislip Gardens, where it is warm, quiet and comfortable for a very young baby. The baby sets the pace of the session, with time allowed for feeds and settling. Book before the birth if you can, and confirm the date once the baby arrives.
Yes. Family sessions welcome every generation from newborns to grandparents, so a birthday, a new sibling, an anniversary or a reunion can all be photographed. The studio is available whatever the weather, while settings near Ruislip Gardens such as Ruislip Lido or Pinn Meadows suit a milestone on a bright day.
Serving Ruislip Gardens
A family photographer near Ruislip Gardens
From Ruislip Gardens, our Northwood family studio is about 3 miles away. It sits close to South Ruislip and Ruislip Manor, which we cover too. Family sittings for Ruislip Gardens and the wider Greater London area run in the studio or out on location.
Ruislip Gardens, a 1930s suburb beside RAF Northolt with Ruislip Gardens School serving local families, is about 3 miles from the studio. Part of the wider Ruislip area, it sits close to ancient woodland and open countryside that suit an outdoor family session. Ruislip Gardens station on the Central line. Outdoor family sessions can make use of the sandy beach and wooded banks of Ruislip Lido, with Manor Farm nearby, and Hillingdon Council asks for permission for professional photos in its green spaces through the Hillingdon Film Office.
More in Ruislip Gardens
More photography services in Ruislip Gardens
Ruislip Gardens families can expect what every client gets: one studio, one photographer and attentive, personal care. Explore the rest: we also cover family photography across Greater London, including Stanmore, Sudbury, Finchley, Park Royal, Ealing Broadway and Hillingdon.
Guides
Family guides for Ruislip Gardens
Journal reading for families preparing for a session from Ruislip Gardens.
Families in Ruislip Gardens have some of the most varied outdoor settings in north-west London within a short distance. Ruislip Lido, with its sandy beach and woodland along the water, makes a playful setting for children, and the miniature railway that runs most of the way round is an easy reward to promise once the main pictures are done. Pinn Meadows offers ponds, open ground and celandine walks that flower in spring, while Manor Farm, a 22-acre historic site north of Ruislip High Street, gives old barns and grassy space for a family with grandparents who prefer shorter walks. Hillingdon Council requires permission for professional photography in its green spaces, including family shoots, arranged through the Hillingdon Film Office, so outdoor sessions on council land are planned with that in mind. The session follows your children's rhythm, every age from newborn to grandparent is welcome, and Kaushik guides each pose so hands and positions take care of themselves. For newborns and babies, the studio at Northwood Hills, about 3 miles away, is the gentle choice: warm, quiet and sheltered from wind and noise. The studio also makes sense when the weather is poor or the children are very small. Dress in toning colours, and bring spare socks if anyone is going near the sand.
At the studio
Family studio about 3 miles away
The studio sits at The Broadway, 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU, about 3 miles from Ruislip Gardens. All sessions are arranged in advance, and printing, framing, restoration and scanning happen under one roof. Opening times run from 10:30 to 18:00 on Monday to Saturday and from 13:00 to 18:00 on Sunday.
Your family is photographed by Kaushik Bathia, a Fellow of the BIPP and MPA who founded the Northwood studio in 2001 and has won five European Kodak Gold Awards.
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