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Photographer in Kilburn

An experienced photographer covering Kilburn, from personal portraits to corporate headshots and branding, and a natural approach that puts you at ease.

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 from 580+ reviews

We come to you, from Northwood HA6 · weddings from £750 · free consultation

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Where we photograph in Kilburn

We come to you in Kilburn: at your home or in the garden, at a local park or open space such as Queen's Park, at your office or workplace in Kilburn for headshots and team photography, or at your venue for weddings and events.

We travel from Northwood, about 10 miles away, so the shoot happens where you are; the Northwood studio is there as an option if you would ever prefer it. To book, call 07956 505383, send a WhatsApp message or use the form on this page.

Portraits, family sessions, headshots, pets and commercial work are photographed on location within about 20 miles, and weddings further afield. Each has its own page for Kilburn: portrait sessions, family sessions, headshots, pet portraits and commercial photography.

Looking for one service? Start with portraits, family sessions or headshots in Kilburn; every service we offer here is listed just below.

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What clients say

4.8 from 580+ Google reviews

Kaushik was exceptional at creating our wedding photo album! He designed it so beautifully and his customer service was the best. The album quality and design is amazing, we loved it! Wow what a great job. Highly recommend for photo albums.

Jana A., Google review, 2025

Me and my family had a photo shoot here and I must say Kaushik did a fantastic job. We went to review the photos and they were really good. We will treasure these memories forever.

Naz, Google review, 2025

Had such an amazing experience with Kaushik Bathia Photography 📸 The whole shoot felt super fun and comfortable, and the pictures turned out better than I could have imagined! Highly recommend if you want natural vibes and stunning shots.

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What we photograph in Kilburn

Shoots we cover across Kilburn and NW6

Kilburn is a lively, cosmopolitan district straddling the Brent and Camden boundary in north-west London. For a christening or naming day in NW6, whether it takes place in church or at home, we would stay close enough to catch the ceremony while keeping clear of the family and the officiant.

Kilburn has London's highest Irish population alongside large Afro-Caribbean, Indian and Bangladeshi communities, and for engagements, weddings, maternity and newborn sessions, christenings or cake smashes we plan each shoot around the family's own customs. Every booking gets our full attention, because a wedding, an engagement or a family portrait is the most important day of the week for the people in front of the camera.

A headshot is often the first impression a client or casting director gets, so we take our time over professional and acting portraits and bring the same care to corporate events and product shoots.

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Across Kilburn

On location across NW6

Weddings, portraits and events can all be photographed on location in Kilburn, home to the Grade II* listed Gaumont State, the 1937 art deco cinema by George Coles with a 37-metre tower, which has been a church since 2007. Kilburn is a lively, cosmopolitan district straddling the Brent and Camden boundary in north-west London, and neighbouring Cricklewood and Willesden Green are well within our reach. Close to Kilburn, venues include Clayton Crown Hotel and Kiln Theatre.

Kilburn High Road forms the district's bustling spine and has long been a centre of London's Irish community. The Grade II* listed Gaumont State Cinema, opened in 1937, was once the largest auditorium in Europe. Kilburn station, on Kilburn High Road at Shoot Up Hill, is on the Jubilee line in zone 2 and opened in 1879 as Kilburn & Brondesbury. For relaxed couple photographs, Kilburn Grange Park is one option, with the Grade II* listed Art Deco Gaumont State Cinema on Kilburn High Road giving the day a strong sense of Kilburn.

An easy start, a few gentle directions and some conversation usually settle everyone quickly.

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Why book us in Kilburn

What you get when you book for Kilburn

We bring the same calm preparation to a boardroom headshot as to a wedding. More than 25 years behind the camera lets us work quickly and quietly, so we get the pictures we need without holding up your day.

Kilburn is about 10 miles from Northwood, and besides the Jubilee line the district has Kilburn Park on the Bakerloo line and Kilburn High Road on the Lioness line of the London Overground. On location we work across Kilburn, including Queen's Park just to the west, and throughout Greater London.

If you want a favourite image as wall art, we will advise on size, frame and finish so it suits the room in your Kilburn home.

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Kilburn and NW6: places to know before a shoot

Here is a sourced sketch of Kilburn, from the Gaumont State and Kilburn High Road to the byelaws that apply to a shoot in Queen's Park, each with its link. Travel from Northwood is set out in your written quote before you book.

  • Commercial photography in Queen's Park. Under Queen's Park byelaws, taking photographs for a business, trade or profession requires an agreement with the City of London Corporation. 1
  • Kilburn High Road follows Watling Street (the A5) and forms the boundary between Brent and Camden. 2
  • Queen's Park in NW6, managed by the City of London Corporation, is a 30-acre park laid out by Alexander McKenzie in 1887 with a Grade II listed 1891 cast-iron bandstand and veteran oak and hawthorn trees. 3
  • Gaumont State Cinema. The Grade II* listed art deco Gaumont State in Kilburn, designed by George Coles and opened in 1937 with 4,004 seats, has a 37-metre tower inspired by the Empire State Building and has been a church since 2007. 4
  • Brent Council. The Brent side of Kilburn is in the London Borough of Brent, formed in 1965 from the municipal boroughs of Wembley and Willesden and run from Brent Civic Centre in Wembley Park. 5
  • Kilburn Priory. Kilburn takes its name from Kilburn Priory, founded in 1134 beside a stream recorded as Cuneburna. 6

Sources

  1. Queen's Park rules and byelaws - City of London
  2. Kilburn, London - Wikipedia
  3. History of Queen's Park - City of London
  4. Gaumont State Cinema - Wikipedia
  5. London Borough of Brent - Wikipedia
  6. Kilburn, London - Wikipedia

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Photography in Kilburn, frequently asked questions

Weddings, family and newborn sessions, professional headshots, portraits, pets, and commercial or event work are all covered.

The figure depends on the kind of shoot, how long it runs and whether you want prints or an album afterwards. A short portrait or headshot sitting is the simplest booking, while weddings and larger commercial jobs in Kilburn are quoted one by one. We will talk through the options and send a clear, itemised quote before you commit, with no pressure to go ahead.

We do, and a family session is one of the bookings we look forward to most. For an outdoor session we would suggest Queen's Park in NW6, a 30-acre park laid out in 1887 with a Grade II listed bandstand and veteran oak and hawthorn trees, and as its byelaws require an agreement with the City of London Corporation for professional photography, we would arrange that before the day. What we are after are warm, honest portraits you will want on the wall, showing your family exactly as it is this year.

Yes, we photograph products for websites, brochures and online marketplaces, whether your shop is on Kilburn High Road or trades only online. Controlled lighting shows each product's shape, colour and detail accurately, set on a clean white background or styled with props. Consistent, well-lit product images help an online listing stand out, and we keep the look the same across a range so new lines match the old.

Yes, and for a Kilburn family each wedding is planned around its own traditions, from the order of events to who must appear in the key pictures. We plan around the rhythm of each ceremony, whether the mandap rituals, the nikah or a celebration spread over several days, and photograph respectfully throughout. For a single event or a whole weekend, we draw up the timeline together. Our wedding pages set out how coverage is shaped around each tradition.

We do. For shops and firms along Kilburn High Road, which follows the old Watling Street and divides Brent from Camden, we offer product photography, branding images, corporate headshots and coverage of company functions. Send us a brief and we will come back with a plan and a written quote.

Yes, each image is edited by hand before it reaches you. We adjust exposure, colour and tone picture by picture and retouch lightly where it helps, keeping the result true to life. Headshots and portraits can be refined a little further on request, and we will agree the finish you prefer.

Nearby

Photography near Kilburn

We come to you on location right across the area. Browse all the areas we serve, or see our wedding, portrait and headshot photography. On location we also photograph nearby Cricklewood, Willesden Green, Dollis Hill, Queen's Park, and Kilburn sits within Brent.

How it works

On-location photography in Kilburn

For Kilburn, about 10 miles from Northwood, we work on location. Working on location usually suits weddings, events, branding and team photography best, because we bring the lighting and backdrops to your venue or office rather than asking everyone to travel.

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Wedding venues near Kilburn

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Every Kilburn booking is photographed by Kaushik Bathia FBIPP FMPA, who has worked from Northwood since 2001 and holds five European Kodak Gold Awards.

Kilburn is in West London: see every service across West London, town by town.

Popular sessions

Popular sessions for Kilburn right now include Christmas photoshoots, maternity photoshoots, couples photoshoots, cake smash sessions and corporate headshots.

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