Photographer in Kingston upon Thames

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An award winning photographer with a studio a short drive from Kingston upon Thames, Kaushik Bathia has spent more than twenty five years photographing weddings, families and businesses across Greater London. We keep direction to a minimum, trusting real moments over arranged ones, and when we do guide you it is a nudge rather than a pose, light and easy to hold. Weddings, engagements, families, newborns, headshots, commercial shoots and pet portraits, plus framing and photo restoration, are all handled under one roof for Kingston upon Thames. We have been trusted with a thousand of the most important days people have, which is a responsibility we carry into every booking, whether it is a wedding or a single headshot. You can book a studio session or an on location shoot, add hand finished albums and prints, and we travel throughout Greater London for anything further afield.

What we photograph in Kingston upon Thames

Newborns, graduations and grand celebrations

Kingston upon Thames is a riverside town. For business photography we visit your premises across Surbiton, New Malden and Norbiton, and for portraits and headshots you are welcome at our Northwood studio. A cake smash is messy, loud and over in minutes, so we come ready to work quickly and let your one year old lead the session.

Asian, Hindu and Muslim weddings ask for a photographer who understands the day, and we have spent years learning the rituals, the pace and the people who matter. We photograph christenings and naming days with a light touch, staying close enough to catch the ceremony without ever getting in the way of it. Engagement shoots are often the first time a couple works with us, and they set the tone for the wedding coverage that follows a season later.

A good headshot opens doors, so we take time over the professional and acting portraits we make, and we cover corporate events and product shoots with the same care. We produce headshots for CVs and websites, acting and modelling portfolios, personal branding sets and full product shoots, keeping the lighting clean and the result usable. We shoot professional headshots, LinkedIn and acting portfolios, and business branding sets, then step into product photography and corporate event coverage as the working week demands.

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Services in Kingston upon Thames

Photography services in Kingston upon Thames

Across Kingston upon Thames

How far is Kingston upon Thames from us?

We are a familiar face for photography in Kingston upon Thames. Kingston upon Thames is a riverside town, and from Northwood we also serve New Malden and Barking and Dagenham. Venues we have photographed at near Kingston upon Thames include Ravens Ait, Warren House and DoubleTree by Hilton London Kingston upon Thames.

Kingston upon Thames is a riverside town with a large South Asian and Korean community, and a historic market place in the borough of Kingston. Kingston station is served by South Western Railway with services to London Waterloo. When there is time for couple portraits, Canbury Gardens, riverside gardens along the Thames, with Bushy Park a short distance away is a favourite, and The Coronation Stone and the medieval All Saints Church in the town centre makes a memorable setting.

Planning stays relaxed from the outset. You share what you have in mind, we offer a little guidance, and together we settle on the right approach. Booking is simple: we start with a friendly chat about what you need, then plan a relaxed session at the studio or on location, whichever suits you best.

Why Kingston upon Thames chooses us

What a quarter century teaches you

Across twenty five years we have photographed newlyweds who later brought us their newborns and then their children, and being that steady presence for a family is something we are proud of. We have photographed more than a thousand couples, and each one taught us something, so you are drawing on a quarter of a century of hard-won judgement, not a first attempt.

The studio is close enough to Kingston upon Thames for an easy trip, and we work throughout Greater London on location. We travel out to Kingston upon Thames and cover the wider area, taking on location shoots throughout Surbiton, New Malden and Norbiton.

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. Fine-art albums, framed prints and large wall pieces are all made to order, so the photographs you value become something you can hold and hang.

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Photography in Kingston upon Thames, frequently asked questions

Do you photograph products for Kingston upon Thames businesses and online shops?+

Yes, we shoot product photography for websites, brochures and online marketplaces. We control the lighting to show shape, colour and detail accurately, and can supply images on clean white backgrounds or styled with props. Businesses across Greater London use us for consistent, professional imagery that helps their products stand out and sell online.

How do you photograph young children who will not sit still?+

We follow their lead rather than fight it. Some of our best images of children come from play, movement and a little silliness rather than asking them to freeze. We keep sessions short, allow breaks, and let parents join in when it helps. The result is natural photographs that genuinely look like your child.

When should we book a first birthday or cake smash shoot?+

We suggest booking a few weeks ahead so we can plan the colours and theme with you. The shoot itself works best close to the birthday, when your child is sitting confidently but still full of curiosity. If you would like a maternity or newborn set too, we can plan the whole first year together.

How do I book a session with you?+

Getting started is simple. Call us on 07956 505383, or send a message through the website, and tell us roughly what you have in mind and your preferred dates. We will suggest a suitable session, confirm the details, and hold your slot with a small deposit. From there we plan the shoot together so nothing feels rushed.

How many photographs will I receive?+

It depends on the session. A portrait or headshot sitting typically yields a curated set of the strongest frames, while a wedding produces several hundred edited images covering the full day. We focus on quality over sheer volume, selecting and finishing the pictures that genuinely deserve keeping. We will give you a realistic expectation for your particular booking when you enquire.

What happens if it rains on the day of an outdoor shoot near Kingston upon Thames?+

British weather rarely stays still, so we always keep a plan ready. We can move to our covered studio, use sheltered spots, or reschedule your outdoor session to a drier day at no extra cost. Soft, overcast light is actually very flattering, so a grey sky is not the problem it first appears.

Do you retouch skin, blemishes and stray hairs?+

Yes, light retouching is included as standard. We soften temporary marks such as spots, redness or a stray hair, while keeping skin texture looking real. Our aim is for you to look like yourself on a good day, not airbrushed into someone else. More detailed retouching can always be arranged if you ask.

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Photography near Kingston upon Thames

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 Harrow Weald, Sutton, Wealdstone, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, Ruislip.

Weddings · Portraits · Family · Headshots · Commercial · Pet

Planning a shoot in Kingston upon Thames?

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