Dogs off the lead
Heath sessions for confident dogs with good recall, planned around the City of London permit.
Pet Photographer in Hampstead
Pet photography on location in Hampstead, with lively dogs given room to run, play and show their character in park and woodland settings.
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Pet portraits from Northwood HA6, travelling to Hampstead for outdoor sessions
Serving Hampstead
Your pet photographer in Hampstead
- What is included: 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 we photograph in Hampstead: Your home or garden, or a walk at Hampstead Heath, Bathing ponds and lido or Church Row. We travel from Northwood, about 10 miles away. A sitting at the Northwood studio is also possible if you would rather.
- Booking: Use the form at the end of this page, or call or WhatsApp 07956 505383, and we will arrange a date and place in Hampstead.
The Heath needs a photography permit, and its dog walking code asks for reliable recall off the lead.
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Brilliant photography session with the whole family! Great service and would definitely recommend to anyone looking to take outstanding photos.
I love his services, he was very very patient even though we got there late he still took his time capturing a very good family pictures. He also gave us time to satisfy our 6months old one in order to capture her great smile despite the fact that it was passed his closing hours. I would definitely recommend him as you won't be disappointed, you will love him.
Kaushik is an amazing guy, and took lovely family photos when requested. I would definitely recommend him!
What we offer
Pet photography in Hampstead
Local and experienced
Patient with every animal in Hampstead
The session runs at the animal's pace. We let your pet explore before the camera comes up, use treats and noises to catch attention for a second or two, and take breaks the moment interest fades. You can step into a few pictures with your pet or leave the spotlight to the animal.
Later, an online gallery lets you choose the pet portraits you love without any hurry. Fur is retouched lightly, eyes are kept clear and bright, and the finished files are web-ready and print-ready, with canvases, frames and albums available to order.
Recent work
A look at our animal portraits
Parks and walks in and around Hampstead for pet photographs
Most animals relax once they have space to sniff about and stretch their legs. The Hampstead spots below are summarised from the linked sources, so read any dog rules for each one before your visit. A pet shoot on the Heath or elsewhere in Hampstead has its travel from Northwood written into your quote before you book. Travel from Northwood is set out in your written quote before you book.
- Dog walking on the Heath. The Heath's Dog Walking Code of Conduct says a dog off the lead must respond when called and its mess must be bagged, and professional dog walkers need a City of London licence to operate on the Heath. 1
- Kenwood, on the edge of Hampstead Heath and run by English Heritage, has a free-to-visit art collection including Rembrandt's 'Self-Portrait with Two Circles', 112 acres of parkland designed by Humphry Repton, and hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions. 2
- Hill Garden and Pergola photography licence. The City of London requires a permit for photography on Hampstead Heath and offers a 2-hour weekday licence for wedding, engagement, portrait and lifestyle sessions with handheld equipment at the Hill Garden and Pergola; drone flying is not permitted on the Heath. 3
- Burgh House on New End Square was built in 1704, when the Hampstead Wells spa was flourishing, and now houses the Hampstead Museum. 4
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Pet Photographer in Hampstead, FAQs
After the session your pet's images go into an online gallery, and you pick favourites in your own time with no pressure. Ask when you book for the current turnaround. Once you have chosen, the selected images are retouched naturally and delivered web-ready and print-ready, ready to share or to order as prints.
Yes. Once your favourite pet images are chosen from the gallery, you can order them as prints, frames, canvases or an album. For prices on pet sessions or prints, ask by phone or WhatsApp and they are given on request.
Yes, location sessions run within about 20 miles of Northwood, and Hampstead sits about 10 miles away. An outdoor session on Hampstead Heath needs a City of London photography permit, so that is arranged first. Sessions at home suit pets who are calmer on familiar ground.
As long as your pet is happy to take part. Some animals give everything in one short burst and are done; others warm up slowly and need breaks between bursts of attention. The pace is set by the animal, not the clock, and if the session is on the Heath under a permit, that sets the outer limit.
Serving Hampstead
A pet photographer near Hampstead
Pet sessions cover Greater London, and Hampstead, some 10 miles from Northwood, is well within that reach. It sits close to Belsize Park and West Hampstead, which we cover too.
Hampstead's village streets, long home to writers and artists, lead quickly up to open green space that suits an energetic pet. Georgian lanes wind up to the Heath, whose dog walking code asks that any dog off the lead comes back when called, so recall matters on the day. Owners coming by tube use Hampstead, the deepest Underground station, though most pet sessions begin wherever your animal is happiest. For on-location sessions we can head to spots such as the Edwardian Hill Garden and Pergola, close to the well-known Hampstead Heath and the neoclassical Kenwood House on its northern edge.
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Guides
Pet guides for Hampstead
Journal pieces worth reading before you bring your pet to a Hampstead shoot.
How it works
On-location photography in Hampstead
For Hampstead, about 10 miles from Northwood, we work on location. Pet sessions are photographed on location, with lighting brought in as needed.
Your photographer is Kaushik Bathia FBIPP FMPA: established 2001, with 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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