Towpath walking shots past
Towpath walking shots past the listed toll house at Cowley Lock.
Pet Photographer in Cowley
Your pet photographer in Cowley, calm coverage of dogs, cats and puppies, with treats, play and plenty of time to relax the animal.
★★★★★ Rated 4.8 from 580+ reviews
Studio in Northwood HA6 · free consultation
Cowley and nearby
Your pet photographer in Cowley
- What the session includes: A calm sitting for dogs, cats and other pets, led by the animal's temperament rather than a rigid plan, with fine-art prints, framed pieces or canvases to order from the favourites.
- Where it happens: A calm studio portrait in Northwood, or an outdoor session on a favourite walk within about 20 miles.
- How far: Cowley is about 6 miles from the studio at 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU, measured in a straight line; the road distance is longer.
- How to book: Use the form at the end of this page, or call or WhatsApp 07956 505383; sessions are booked in advance so the studio is ready when you arrive.
We give your pet time to sniff, explore and get used to the camera before asking for any poses. Outdoors, a short walk usually takes the edge off excitement. Treats, toys and odd noises come out in short bursts to catch alert ears, and plenty of breaks keep things relaxed.
You browse the finished gallery online and select favourites without pressure. Retouching removes leads, stray hairs and distractions while keeping colour and markings accurate. Pet images come web ready and print ready, and frames, canvases, prints and albums can be ordered for the home.
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Kaushik took a photograph of my grand-daughter. The final product was superb. My little 2 year old girl was kept so calm and at ease with Kaushik’s kindness. We will now always use Kaushik for our photography.
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.
What we offer
Pet photography in Cowley
Cats and small animals
Cats, rabbits and rescues can come to the studio, about 6 miles from Cowley.
Pets with their owners
Sessions paced by your animal, with owners in shot if you like.
Why choose us
The right photographer for your pet in Cowley
Shooting at your animal's eye level makes the pictures feel close and full of the character you see at home. We move quickly without hurrying the animal, catching natural expressions over posed ones.
Outdoor sessions can use woodland, open ground or your usual walk, wherever your dog feels happiest. Wall art, albums and desk prints let your pet's personality show up all around the house.
Recent work
Recent pet sessions
Parks and walks in and around Cowley for pet photographs
Most animals relax more when there is space for them to wander. The Cowley places below are summarised from linked sources; please check the dog rules for each before you set off.
- Colne Valley Regional Park. Little Britain Lake is one of the sites of the Colne Valley Regional Park, founded in 1965 and covering 43 square miles of farmland, woodland and water across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Greater London. 1
- The Cowley Lock conservation area, designated in 1975, takes in Old Mill Lane, Cowley Lake, wet woodland, Little Britain, the Cowley bridges and Packet Boat Lane on the Grand Union Canal. 2
- Brunel University of London, which received its Royal Charter in 1966 and is named after Isambard Kingdom Brunel, runs from a single campus in Uxbridge and describes itself as one of the largest employers in the area. 3
- Little Britain Lake in the west of Cowley runs for about 450 metres between the River Colne and the Frays River, is roughly the shape of Great Britain and is known for less common water birds such as gadwall and great crested grebe. 4
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Good to know
Pet Photographer in Cowley, FAQs
The studio is about 6 miles from Cowley, and sessions can also run outdoors by the canal, the lake or on open grass nearby. Kaushik Bathia FBIPP FMPA has five European Kodak Gold Awards, the studio dates from 2001, and it is rated 4.8 from 580+ Google reviews. Each pet session moves at your animal's speed, and owners can join in or stay out of shot.
Horses cannot come to the studio, so a horse session would take place outdoors, typically where the horse is kept, as long as that is within about 20 miles of Northwood. Please call or send a WhatsApp message to talk through the yard, the light and whether you would like to be in the pictures too.
Yes, and the studio is usually the best place for it, about 6 miles from Cowley, quiet and with no unfamiliar animals around. Bring your cat in its carrier, let it come out in its own time and allow plenty of pauses. Sessions follow the animal, so a shy cat is never forced into a pose.
Yes. Group shots of two or three pets take some patience, so we photograph each animal on its own first and then try them together. Having a helper for each pet makes a big difference. Outdoors, Cowley Recreation Ground gives more space for a multi pet session than the narrow canal towpath.
Then we photograph the movement. Walking along the towpath near Cowley Lock or playing on the recreation ground gives lively images, and a still portrait can come later once your dog has settled. Treats, a new squeaky noise or simply waiting quietly usually produces a moment of focus.
Serving Cowley
A pet photographer near Cowley
Cowley, the canal village south of Uxbridge, falls inside the area where we photograph pets outdoors. It sits close to Uxbridge and Hillingdon, which we cover too. Cowley pets that are happier indoors can be photographed at the Northwood studio.
The listed buildings at Cowley Lock, a toll house and lock-keeper's cottage on the Grand Union, make a characterful backdrop for an outdoor pet session. Just along at Cowley Peachey the Slough Arm branches off, and Little Britain Lake in the west of Cowley is another waterside setting. Owners travelling with a pet by Tube can use Uxbridge station, terminus of the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines and about 1.3 miles from Cowley. For on-location sessions we can head to spots such as Cowley Recreation Ground, close to the well-known the Grade II listed toll house at Cowley Lock.
More in Cowley
More photography services in Cowley
The same photographer also offers family, portrait, headshot and commercial sessions to Cowley clients. Explore the rest: we also cover pet photography across Greater London, including Queen's Park, Ickenham, Wealdstone, Muswell Hill, Winchmore Hill and Belmont.
Owners in Cowley have canal, lake and open grass within a short walk, which gives a pet session plenty of variety. The Grand Union Canal towpath past Cowley Lock is good for walking shots, with the listed toll house and old brickwork in the background, though towpaths are shared with cyclists and walkers, so a calm dog on a lead is the safest plan. Little Britain Lake, west of the village between the Colne and the Frays River, is known for less common water birds such as gadwall and great crested grebe, which can be a gift or a problem: a curious spaniel will look beautifully alert, but a determined chaser may need a long line and a quieter corner. Cowley Recreation Ground, on the old parkland of Cowley House, has more open space for play and running pictures. Bring a towel, as dogs that love water will find it here. A favourite toy held just above the lens gives that head tilt everyone wants, and short bursts of attention work better than a long session of commands. Cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and anxious rescues are usually happier in the studio, about 6 miles away on the Northwood Hills parade, where there are no birds, boats or bicycles to distract them. The animal decides the pace, and owners can join in or stay out of the pictures.
Guides
Pet guides for Cowley
Journal tips on preparing your pet for a session from Cowley.
At the studio
From Cowley to the Northwood studio
Pet sessions are held about 6 miles from Cowley, in the studio at The Broadway, 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU. Pet sittings need booking ahead, and printing, framing, photo restoration and scanning are carried out on site. Cowley pet owners can visit any day: 10.30 to 18.00 from Monday to Saturday, and 13.00 to 18.00 on Sunday.
Kaushik Bathia, FBIPP and FMPA, photographs each animal himself; he set up in Northwood in 2001 and has collected five European Kodak Gold Awards.
Popular sessions
Pets are welcome at a Christmas family photoshoot too, and the whole family can be photographed together in a family session.
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