Dogs outdoors
Dog walks along the lakes and canal-side footpaths of Stockley Country Park.
Pet Photographer in West Drayton
Pet photography in West Drayton, with quick reactions and steady patience for dogs, kittens, horses and small pets, followed by prints for the home.
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Studio in Northwood HA6 · free consultation
West Drayton and nearby
Dog and cat photography in West Drayton
- 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.
- Studio or on location: Studio sittings in Northwood, or a park, woodland or familiar walk within about 20 miles.
- Distance from the studio: West Drayton is about 7 miles from the studio at 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU, measured in a straight line; the road distance is longer.
- How to book: Call 07956 505383, send a WhatsApp message to the same number, or use the enquiry form on this page.
Every session starts by giving the animal time to settle, whether that means a short walk by the lakes or a few quiet minutes exploring the studio. Treats, toys and patience do the work, and breaks are taken whenever they are needed.
Favourites are then picked from an online gallery, with no hurry at all. Fur is retouched carefully so your pet looks natural, and the final files are supplied ready for screen and print, with canvases, frames and albums to order.
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Took brilliant pictures this year for me and my family! and even before hand 16 years ago took very professional pictures hence why we came back!
Kaushik was great when he took photos of our wedding, and was equally great when doing a family studio session, involving entertaining 8 children (ages 0 up to 11).
Brilliant photography session with the whole family! Great service and would definitely recommend to anyone looking to take outstanding photos.
What we offer
Pet photography in West Drayton
Cats and small animals
Quiet studio sessions for nervous cats, rescue animals and shy pets.
Dark coats done properly
Soft, open light chosen to show detail in black and very dark coats.
Local and experienced
How a pet session runs
Lights and backdrop are set before your animal arrives, so the session is spent on play rather than adjusting equipment. Both sides of your pet are captured, the calm, noble portrait and the happy blur of a dog running flat out.
Several animals from one West Drayton household can be photographed together or individually. Prints, framed pictures and canvases are offered, so favourite pet portraits can go straight up on the wall.
Recent work
Pet portraits from the Northwood studio
West Drayton outdoors: settings for a pet shoot
The places below, in and around West Drayton, include open spaces that could suit a pet shoot. Each place below links to the published source it was summarised from.
- Grand Union Canal at Yiewsley. The Grand Union Canal turns east towards London at Yiewsley, West Drayton's neighbour across the railway, and half a mile north the five-mile Slough Arm branches off at Cowley Peachey Junction. 1
- Stockley Country Park, about five minutes from Heathrow, has 11 lakes, around 200,000 trees and shrubs, and footpaths and bridlepaths across the park, golf course and canal side. 2
- Paget manor wall and gatehouse. Sir William Paget, granted the manor by Henry VIII in 1546, built a manor house by 1549 enclosed by a high brick wall and two gatehouses, and the wall and one gatehouse can still be seen. 3
- Little Britain Lake on Packet Boat Lane, Cowley (UB8 2JR), lies between the River Colne and the Frays River and is named for its outline, which resembles the British Isles. 4
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Good to know
Pet Photographer in West Drayton, FAQs
After the session your pet pictures go into an online gallery, so you can pick favourites calmly and in your own time. The chosen images are then retouched lightly and supplied as web-ready and print-ready files. Mention any deadline, such as a birthday gift, when booking.
Yes. A nervous or rescue cat is usually happiest in the studio, which stays quiet and free of surprises. The session runs entirely at the cat's pace: it can explore, hide and come out when ready, and owners can stay close by for reassurance throughout.
Yes. Dark coats need soft, even light to reveal their detail, so harsh sun and deep shade are both avoided. In the studio the light is controlled precisely; outdoors near West Drayton, a bright overcast day by the lakes at Stockley Country Park is ideal for showing texture in black fur.
By never rushing them. Each session starts with time to explore and settle, treats and toys are used to reward rather than pressure, and breaks are taken whenever the animal needs one. Owners can stay close, and quieter animals can be photographed in the calm of the studio.
Yes. Several pets can be photographed together, though it takes patience to have them all looking the right way at once. Individual portraits usually come first, while each animal is fresh, then the group frame once everyone has settled. The studio is often easiest for multiple cats.
Serving West Drayton
A pet photographer near West Drayton
West Drayton, in the London Borough of Hillingdon, is inside the Greater London area covered for pet sessions. It sits close to Yiewsley and Cowley, which we cover too. West Drayton owners can equally bring their pets to the Northwood studio.
West Drayton station opened on Brunel's Great Western line in 1838 and is now on the Elizabeth line, though most owners with an animal drive to the studio and park nearby. West Drayton station on the Elizabeth line. For relaxed outdoor photographs around West Drayton, Little Britain Lake in the Colne Valley Regional Park is one option.
More in West Drayton
More photography services in West Drayton
Family or portrait sessions you book in West Drayton have the same photographer and the same patience as your pet's. Explore the rest: we also cover pet photography across Greater London, including Hornsey, Eastcote, North Wembley, Park Royal, Dollis Hill and South Ruislip.
For a pet session around West Drayton, Stockley Country Park is a natural first choice, with footpaths and bridlepaths running across the park, past the golf course and along the canal side, and eleven lakes to give a dog something to look at besides the camera. Little Britain Lake in Cowley, between the Colne and the Frays River, is calmer and smaller, often better for an older or more anxious animal. Hillingdon Council puts up signs in its parks and open spaces showing where dogs must be on a lead, and dogs are not allowed in children's play areas, so the session is planned around those signs. A long lead in a muted colour keeps a nervous dog safe while staying unobtrusive in the frame, so there is no need to risk letting it off. Black and very dark coats need soft, open light to show their detail; deep shade under trees turns them into silhouettes, so a bright overcast day by the water is ideal. Treats, a squeaky toy and a towel are the essential kit, along with patience, because the best expressions come once the animal has stopped wondering what is going on. Cats, rescue animals and pets who prefer quiet can be photographed in the studio at Northwood Hills, about 7 miles from West Drayton, where nothing moves faster than the animal wants.
Guides
Pet guides for West Drayton
Pet photography articles from our journal for West Drayton owners.
At the studio
From West Drayton to the Northwood studio
West Drayton owners will find the pet studio about 7 miles away at The Broadway, 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU. Pet, family and portrait sessions are booked there in advance, and the studio prints, frames, restores and digitises photographs on site. Passport and ID photos need no appointment. West Drayton pet owners are welcome 10:30 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday and 13:00 to 18:00 on Sunday.
Every pet is photographed by Kaushik Bathia, FBIPP and FMPA, from the Northwood studio he set up in 2001, with five European Kodak Gold Awards to his name.
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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