Outdoor pet sessions
Outdoor pet portraits on the open grass of Harrow Recreation Ground.
Pet Photographer in Harrow on the Hill
Relaxed animal photography in Harrow on the Hill, we work at your pet's pace with treats and play, and finish with prints, frames and canvases.
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Serving Harrow on the Hill
Relaxed pet sessions in Harrow on the Hill
- 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 it happens: Studio sittings in Northwood, or a park, woodland or familiar walk within about 20 miles.
- Distance from the studio: Harrow on the Hill is about 4 miles from the Northwood studio as the crow flies, and the studio is two minutes' walk from Northwood Hills station on the Metropolitan line.
- To book: Call 07956 505383, send a WhatsApp message to the same number, or use the enquiry form on this page.
Pet sessions for Harrow on the Hill can be photographed outdoors at Harrow Recreation Ground, a Green Flag park reached from Harrow-on-the-Hill station, or indoors at the Northwood studio about 4 miles away. Owners are welcome to appear in the pictures or stay out of frame.
Active dogs usually enjoy the open grass, while cats, rabbits and older animals tend to prefer the quiet of the studio.
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We have been getting our pictures clicked with Mr. Bhatia for many years now, he is very reliable, excellent at his job and he is great with kids as well! I'd really recommend his services.
Great customer service and very professional. I booked a family photo session with him for a Sunday evening at 5pm however, got stuck in traffic and couldn't get to the studio until 5:45 pm. He was very patient and waited until we got to there. He was very good at making my daughter smile in all the pictures.
We had the loveliest experience having our family photos taken at this photography studio in Northwood Hills. The photographer was absolutely wonderful, so warm, patient and amazing with the kids! He really knew how to keep them entertained and capture their personalities so naturally. 🥰📸 The photos came out absolutely beautiful, and these are memories we will cherish for a lifetime.
What we offer
Pet photography in Harrow on the Hill
Cats and small animals
A calm studio at Northwood for cats, small pets and nervous dogs.
Pets with their owners
Several pets photographed together in one session, with or without their owners.
25+ years behind the lens
A calm, gentle hand in Harrow on the Hill
Each session follows the animal's pace. There is time to explore and settle, attention is won with treats and sounds rather than force, and breaks are taken whenever a pet tires, so the expressions in the pictures stay bright and natural.
After the session you look through an online gallery and pick your pet's best pictures at leisure. Coats and eyes are retouched with a light hand so colour stays true, and your selection can become a framed print or canvas, or stay as digital files for sharing with family.
Recent work
A look at our animal portraits
Parks and walks in and around Harrow on the Hill for pet photographs
Most animals relax more readily where they have space to wander and sniff around. Descriptions of these places come from the linked sources, and any rules about dogs are worth checking before a pet session.
- Harrow Recreation Ground is a Green Flag park reached from Harrow-on-the-Hill station, with entrances on Pinner Road, Hindes Road and Roxborough Road. 1
- St Mary's churchyard view. From St Mary's churchyard at the top of Harrow Hill there are views towards central London, including Canary Wharf, the BT Tower and Wembley Stadium. 2
- Harrow School was founded in 1572 by John Lyon, a local landowner and farmer, under a royal charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I. 3
- Harrow-on-the-Hill station, opened as 'Harrow' on 2 August 1880 and renamed in 1894, is served by the Metropolitan line and National Rail trains on the London to Aylesbury line, and lies at the foot of the hill in fare zone 5. 4
- Headstone Manor Park in North Harrow has over 50 acres of grounds, restored in 2021 with new wetland and a perimeter footpath, around a scheduled monument with four listed buildings, a 14th-century moat and the borough museum. 5
- Dog-free areas and proper control in Harrow. Harrow's borough-wide order bans letting a dog enter an area where a council notice says dogs are not allowed, and defines proper control as a dog on a lead, at heel or responding immediately to voice commands. 6
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Pet Photographer in Harrow on the Hill, FAQs
Patience does most of the work. A pet is given time to explore before any serious pictures, movements are slow and voices quiet, and the session pauses when the animal needs a rest. Owners can stay close, which helps most animals settle quickly.
Yes. Group shots of two or more animals are planned for the moment they are calmest, usually after each has been photographed alone. A helper, often the owner, makes a big difference, and treats are used to bring heads round at the same time.
Yes. Dark fur needs soft, directional light to show texture and to put a catchlight in the eyes. In the studio this is controlled precisely, and outdoors at Harrow Recreation Ground the gentler light of a cloudy day or late afternoon gives a much better result than strong sun.
Then the pictures follow the dog. Plenty of the best frames come from movement, so an energetic animal is photographed running, playing and exploring, with quick reactions behind the camera. A good walk beforehand helps, and calmer moments usually appear as the session goes on.
Mostly household companions: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and the like, with owners in the frame if they want to be. If you have a more unusual animal, get in touch before you book to talk about where and how it would be photographed best.
Serving Harrow on the Hill
A pet photographer near Harrow on the Hill
Pet sessions bring Kaushik out from Northwood to owners on the hill and to neighbouring areas of Greater London. It sits close to Roxeth and West Harrow, which we cover too. Coming from the Northwood studio to photograph your pet on Harrow Hill is a short journey.
Harrow on the Hill is a historic village built around St Mary's and the school founded in 1572 that Winston Churchill went to. Harrow-on-the-Hill station, on the Metropolitan line and Chiltern Railways, is a short walk down the hill, and Harrow Recreation Ground, a Green Flag park, is reached from the station. When an outdoor pet portrait suits, the hilltop around St Mary's is one possible setting, with Harrow Recreation Ground near the station as another.
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The same studio, experience and personal care apply to every other service for Harrow on the Hill clients. Explore the rest: we also cover pet photography across Greater London, including Northwood Hills, Pinner, Harrow, Northwood and Uxbridge.
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Pet guides for Harrow on the Hill
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At the studio
Where to find the studio from Harrow on the Hill
The studio is at The Broadway, 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU, a 4 mile or so trip from Harrow on the Hill, with parking close by for pets travelling by car. Animals are only part of it: people's portraits, family groups and headshots are booked here too, along with restoration, scanning, printing and framing work. Passport and ID photos need no appointment. Pet owners can visit from 10:30 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday or from 13:00 to 18:00 on Sundays.
Pets are photographed by Kaushik Bathia, FBIPP and FMPA, a five-time European Kodak Gold Award winner, at the studio he has run in Northwood since 2001.
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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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