Paced for children
Lakeside paths at Stockley Country Park with room for children to run.
Family Photographer in West Drayton
Relaxed family photography in West Drayton, made easy for babies, children and grandparents in a welcoming Northwood studio.
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Studio in Northwood HA6 · free consultation
West Drayton and nearby
From newborns to grandparents in West Drayton
- Included in the session: 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.
- Where it happens: Studio sittings in Northwood, or a relaxed shoot outdoors within about 20 miles.
- How far: West Drayton is about 7 miles from the Northwood studio as the crow flies, and the studio is two minutes' walk from Northwood Hills station on the Metropolitan line.
- How 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.
West Drayton family sessions follow the children's rhythm, with a pause whenever someone needs one. The whole family is photographed first, while everybody is fresh, and the session then moves into smaller groupings and natural, playful moments as children relax and forget the camera.
Afterwards an online gallery lets you pick your favourite family pictures at whatever pace suits you. Files arrive web-ready and print-ready, and albums, frames and canvases can be ordered to display at home or to give to grandparents.
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Very good experience. Did a family shoot at Kaushik Bathia's studio yesterday. He was amazing at getting all of us to give natural smiles.
Kaushik is a fantastic photographer and has captured some superb family memories for us! Great service with high quality, professional images.
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.
What we offer
Family photography in West Drayton
Newborn and baby sittings
A peaceful setting at Little Britain Lake for smaller families and newborn outings.
Newborn sittings
A warm studio for newborns, open seven days a week, about 7 miles away.
Local and experienced
Why book us in West Drayton
Outdoor family sessions use soft daylight in open green spaces, such as Stockley Country Park with its lakes and footpaths. Smiles are never bribed or forced, because the real ones look better and last longer in the family album.
After the shoot we choose and edit the strongest images, and your West Drayton gallery goes online before you settle on prints or an album. Each family sitting moves at an easy pace, leaving room for group portraits, natural candids and pictures of each child alone.
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Newborns, children and grandparents
Around West Drayton: parks and open spaces for a family session
Outdoors near West Drayton, a family session works best somewhere children have room to run, such as the lakes and paths of Stockley Country Park. These places in and around West Drayton are described from published sources, linked below.
- Stockley Country Park, about five minutes from Heathrow, has 11 lakes, around 200,000 trees and shrubs, and footpaths and bridlepaths across the park, golf course and canal side. 1
- Grand Union Canal at Yiewsley. The Grand Union Canal turns east towards London at Yiewsley, West Drayton's neighbour across the railway, and half a mile north the five-mile Slough Arm branches off at Cowley Peachey Junction. 2
- Little Britain Lake on Packet Boat Lane, Cowley (UB8 2JR), lies between the River Colne and the Frays River and is named for its outline, which resembles the British Isles. 3
- Paget manor wall and gatehouse. Sir William Paget, granted the manor by Henry VIII in 1546, built a manor house by 1549 enclosed by a high brick wall and two gatehouses, and the wall and one gatehouse can still be seen. 4
- West Drayton fare zone and services. West Drayton station is in fare zone 6 and is served by the Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway. 5
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Family Photographer in West Drayton, FAQs
Both. Outdoor family sessions near West Drayton can use Stockley Country Park, Little Britain Lake or the historic Green, while the studio in Northwood Hills, about 7 miles away, gives warmth, seating and controlled light. Newborns and winter dates usually suit the studio; older children often enjoy being outside.
Because sessions are booked in advance, it is sensible to get in touch before your due date so the diary can be planned around it. Babies rarely arrive on schedule, so talk through with the studio how the final date is confirmed once your little one is here.
Yes. Newborns are welcome, and the studio, about 7 miles from West Drayton, is usually the most comfortable place for them because it can be kept warm and quiet, with time for feeds. Being photographed at your West Drayton home is another option, since location sessions reach up to about 20 miles.
A cake smash marks a first birthday, letting your one year old prod, squash and taste a cake of their own. The camera follows every stage, from wide eyed curiosity to the glorious mess and the giggles that come with it. Families tend to find it great fun, and it is one of the most joyful sessions on offer.
You can discuss with the studio a set of sessions spread over your baby's first year, perhaps as a newborn, at sitting age and near the first birthday, so you can see how they grow. Details and prices are provided on request by phone or WhatsApp.
Serving West Drayton
A family photographer near West Drayton
West Drayton, in the London Borough of Hillingdon, is within the Greater London area covered for family photography. It sits close to Yiewsley and Cowley, which we cover too. West Drayton families are just as welcome to visit the Northwood studio.
The station, first opened on Brunel's Great Western line in 1838, is now on the Elizabeth line, though most families heading to the studio drive and park close by. West Drayton station on the Elizabeth line.
More in West Drayton
More photography services in West Drayton
Should you need portraits or headshots in West Drayton as well, they come with the same photographer and patience. Explore the rest: we also cover family photography across Greater London, including Hayes, Wood Green, Kentish Town, Harrow on the Hill, Cricklewood and Kilburn.
Guides
Family guides for West Drayton
Family photography guides from our journal for West Drayton parents.
Family photography in West Drayton can draw on parkland, water and a historic village green, all close to home. Stockley Country Park, to the east, has eleven lakes and around two hundred thousand trees and shrubs, crossed by footpaths that give children plenty of room to burn off energy between pictures. Little Britain Lake in Cowley, just to the north, is smaller and quieter, a good choice when you want a peaceful lakeside setting without crowds. Children cope best with short bursts, so plan two or three locations close together rather than a long walk to one spot, and keep a bag of snacks ready for the moments between. Dress babies in layers you can remove without undressing them completely. For newborns, who need warmth, quiet and frequent feeds, the studio is usually the better choice. It is about 7 miles from West Drayton at The Broadway, Northwood Hills, with parking close by, and opens from 10:30 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday and from 13:00 to 18:00 on Sunday, so weekend sessions fit around working parents.
At the studio
Visiting the studio from West Drayton
From West Drayton the family studio is about 7 miles away at The Broadway, 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU, on the Northwood Hills parade. Family, portrait and headshot shoots there are booked in advance, and faded family prints, negatives and frames can be handed in for restoration and scanning on site. Passport and ID photos need no appointment. West Drayton families can visit from 10:30 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday, and on Sunday afternoons from 13:00 to 18:00.
Kaushik Bathia, a Fellow of the BIPP and MPA, photographs every family in person and has worked from Northwood since 2001, earning five European Kodak Gold Awards.
Popular sessions
Planning a particular occasion in West Drayton? There are dedicated pages for a maternity photoshoot near West Drayton, a cake smash for a first birthday, christening and naming day photography, birthday photoshoots for any age and Christmas family photoshoots.
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