Photographer in Northwood | Joel St, Open 7 Days

At the studio

The studio is here in Northwood

We are Northwood based: the studio is at The Broadway, 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU. Passport and ID photos need no appointment and are printed while you wait, and we print, frame, restore and digitise on site. Opening hours are Mon to Sat 10:30 to 18:00, Sun 13:00 to 18:00.

Passport photos Visa & ID photos Photo printing The studio Picture framing Enlargement & framing Photo restoration Scanning & digitising

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In short

Picture-making across Northwood

An award winning photographer with a studio on The Broadway, 21 Joel St, in the centre of Northwood, Kaushik Bathia has spent more than twenty five years photographing weddings, families and businesses across Greater London. Children and pets set their own pace, so we follow theirs, working fast and keeping it playful, which is how the honest expressions turn up in the frames. From weddings and christenings to headshots, branding, pet portraits and passport photos, we can be the one photographer families and businesses in Northwood return to at every stage. We plan for every condition a wedding can throw up, from downpours to dim churches to running-late timelines, and a thousand of them means we have almost certainly seen yours before. 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.

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

Services in Northwood

Photography services in Northwood

What we photograph in Northwood

The services on offer across Northwood

Northwood is an affluent suburb on the London and Hertfordshire border. We photograph families in their own homes and gardens, couples at venues and temples, and professionals at our Northwood studio across Pinner, Eastcote. Engagements and weddings, maternity and newborn sessions, christenings and cake smashes, we photograph the milestones families want to remember.

Christenings, naming ceremonies and first communions bring a family together, and we photograph them gently, catching the small looks between people rather than staging every frame. A Hindu wedding can run across several days and many rituals, so we plan the coverage in advance and make sure nothing important passes unphotographed. We photograph weddings of every tradition, from a classic church service to a multi day Asian celebration, as well as engagements, christenings and family milestones.

Headshots for professionals and actors, branding and product photography for businesses, and coverage for corporate events keep our commercial diary full through the week. Product photography for online shops, headshots for teams, branding for founders and coverage for corporate events all pass through the studio, alongside the odd well behaved dog. On the business side we photograph professional headshots, corporate events, branding and product shots, and we also restore old photographs and take compliant passport and visa pictures at the studio.

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Bride and groom in a garden in Asian wedding dress

Across Northwood

Finding the studio

The studio is at The Broadway, 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU, two minutes from Northwood Hills station on the Metropolitan line, the next stop south of Northwood, with parking close by for anyone driving.

For portraits away from the studio, Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve is one option, with Holy Trinity Church adding a real sense of place. Venues in and near Northwood include Northwood Golf Club and Moor Park Golf Club.

We keep the planning light and clear, agreeing timings, locations and any must-have shots so the session itself runs smoothly and feels unhurried. 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.

Why book us in Northwood

Would twenty five years of practice help?

We are one of the longer-standing studios around, open since 2001, and that continuity means references are easy to find and the work speaks for a couple of decades, not a season. Photographing over a thousand weddings has made us quietly efficient, so we get what we need without holding up your day, and that efficiency comes from years, not shortcuts.

The studio is on The Broadway, 21 Joel St, in the centre of Northwood, and we take on location work right across Pinner, Eastcote. From the studio we photograph right across Northwood and the surrounding area, working across Greater London whenever you need us.

We deliver a considered edit rather than every frame, keeping the strongest images so your gallery feels like a finished collection you are proud of. We believe photographs are meant to be seen, so alongside your digital gallery we offer albums, framed prints and wall art finished to a high standard.

Bride's hands with mehndi and stacked bangles

Good to know

Photography in Northwood, frequently asked questions

What should men wear for a business headshot?+

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.

How do you help people who feel awkward in front of the camera?+

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.

Can you take newborn and baby photographs?+

Yes, newborn and baby photography is a real speciality of ours. We keep the studio warm, calm, and safe, working gently around your baby's feeds and naps so there is never any rush. The photographs focus on tiny details and quiet closeness, and we are just as happy to include parents and siblings in the session.

What kinds of photography do you offer in Northwood?+

We are a full-service local studio, so you can book almost any shoot in Northwood 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.

Do you photograph Asian, Hindu, and Muslim weddings?+

Yes, and we have great experience with them. We understand the rhythm and significance of ceremonies such as the mandap rituals, the nikah, and multi-day celebrations, and we photograph respectfully throughout. Whether it is a single event or a full weekend, we plan the timeline with you. Our wedding pages explain how we tailor coverage to your traditions.

What exactly is a cake smash session?+

A cake smash is a playful shoot, usually around a first birthday, where your little one gets to dig into a cake while we photograph the joyful mess. We set up a colourful backdrop and let them explore at their own pace. Bring a change of clothes, and expect plenty of smiles and sticky fingers.

When is the best time for a newborn session?+

The first two weeks are ideal, as newborns tend to sleep deeply and curl naturally into those classic poses. That said, we happily photograph older babies too, simply adapting the session to their stage. It helps to provisionally book while you are still expecting, then confirm the date once your baby arrives.

Nearby

Photography near Northwood

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 Northwood Hills and Rickmansworth.

Family of three stacked playfully on the studio floor

Woman in a camel coat and heels, studio fashion portrait

Woman in a white blouse and jeans lying on the studio floor, smiling

Bride and groom together in an open field

Groom photographed from behind in an embroidered sherwani

Venue guides

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Sessions and photo services

Photoshoots and photo services in Northwood

Sessions at the studio here in Northwood, and the photo services you can walk in for.

Looking for a photo studio in Northwood? It is open seven days, with studio photoshoots by appointment and passport photos in Northwood taken while you wait.

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