Pet Photographer in West Hampstead
Fine-art pet portraits in West Hampstead, your animal's character photographed outdoors and turned into wall art you will keep.
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Dog and cat photography in West Hampstead
- What the session includes: A patient, treat-friendly session where your pet sets the pace, with or without you in the frame, and the chosen portraits finished as prints, framed pieces or canvases if you want them on the wall.
- Where we photograph in West Hampstead: Your home or garden, or a walk at Kilburn Grange Park. We travel from Northwood, about 10 miles away. The Northwood studio is there too, if you ever prefer it.
- Booking: Call 07956 505383, send a WhatsApp message to the same number, or use the enquiry form on this page.
Kaushik starts by letting your pet settle and get used to the camera before asking anything of it. Treats and a favourite noise win attention for a second or two at a time, and an owner squeaking a toy just behind the lens often earns the best expression. Action frames follow once the animal relaxes.
Once the session is over, you pick favourites from an online gallery. Images are retouched gently, to remove a stray lead clip or a smear on the nose rather than change the animal, and come in web-ready and print-ready files. Should you want your pet on the wall, a framed print, canvas or album can be ordered from the gallery.
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Beautiful family photos, everyone was made to feel comfortable and relaxed so we got lovely photos with everyone smiling and happy. Photographs are beautiful. Thank you!
…The gentleman took my family and I last minute for a photoshoot. Although we were running extremely late as we had a newborn, he waited patiently for us. He initially said he could only do 30 minutes because we were late but he ended up spending the entire hour and some minutes making sure we had the best photos.
Fantastic service, Kaushik captured some amazing shots of our family. He is patient, professional, friendly and creative which really helps when trying to get pictures with young children. You never feel rushed and the final product will be something we cherish for years to come. This was our second time with Kaushik and we will be going back again. We have no hesitation in recommending him. Thank you Kaushik!
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How a pet session runs
A pet who hides behind its owner at first is given all the time it needs to come round. Squeaky toys, treats, patience and some very silly noises all help to win the perfect expression.
Each pet session ends in a gallery of edited images to enjoy, share and print. Owners and family can join the pet in the frame, so two legs and four are photographed together.
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Pet portraits, on location
West Hampstead outdoors: settings for a pet shoot
The places below, in and around West Hampstead, include open spaces that could suit a pet shoot. Every description of these open spaces is drawn from a published source, with the link given for you to check. Travel from Northwood for a pet shoot around West Hampstead is shown in your written quote before anything is booked. Travel from Northwood is set out in your written quote before you book.
- Kilburn Grange Park, a 3.2-hectare Camden open space in Kilburn beside Kilburn High Road, opened in 1913 and has a playground, basketball court, outdoor gym and tennis courts. 1
- West Hampstead interchange. West Hampstead, on West End Lane (NW6 2LS), is in fare zone 2 and is served by the Jubilee line, the London Overground's Mildmay line and Thameslink trains. 2
- West Hampstead tube station on West End Lane opened on 30 June 1879 on the Metropolitan Railway and is now on the Jubilee line, 100 m from the Overground station and 200 m from West Hampstead Thameslink. 3
- West Hampstead Thameslink, on the Midland Main Line between Kentish Town and Cricklewood, opened on 1 March 1871 as 'West End for Kilburn and Hampstead'. 4
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Pet Photographer in West Hampstead, FAQs
Both. Near West Hampstead, Fortune Green and Kilburn Grange Park are the obvious open spaces; check any rules for animals there before choosing, and Kaushik will help you weigh it up.
Very much so. Pictures of an older companion often become the ones families treasure most. Grey hairs and cloudy eyes are left as they are, because they are part of who your pet is now.
Yes. At about 10 miles from Northwood, West Hampstead falls comfortably inside the roughly 20-mile radius for pet sessions on location. Fortune Green offers open grass nearby, and Kilburn Grange Park is a short way south in Kilburn.
Yes, and they make some of the most fun sessions, provided expectations are realistic. Very young animals tire quickly, so the session is short and full of breaks. Bring a soft toy, a familiar blanket and whatever food rewards are allowed at their age.
Then the pictures will show a dog that does not sit still, which is often exactly the point. Action shots, mid-run and mid-shake, can be the best of the set. For the calmer frames, Kaushik uses treats, a sudden noise and patience, catching the second your dog pauses to look. A long walk before the session takes the edge off.
Serving West Hampstead
A pet photographer near West Hampstead
West Hampstead, a Camden neighbourhood built around West End Lane, has Fortune Green to the north and Kilburn Grange Park to the south for a dog who needs some room. It sits close to Hampstead and Cricklewood, which we cover too.
A stroll along West End Lane, past its cafes and delis, can give a city dog's portrait some neighbourhood character. Three stations close together mean owners from elsewhere can reach West Hampstead easily for an outdoor pet shoot. West Hampstead has its Jubilee line Underground station plus separate Overground and Thameslink stations, handy if your pet comes with you by train. For a relaxed outdoor pet session near West Hampstead, Fortune Green is one choice, with the well-known Hampstead Cemetery along Fortune Green Road.
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Explore the rest: we also cover pet photography across Greater London, including Crouch End, West Harrow, Hornsey, Alperton, Kentish Town and Golders Green.
Guides
Pet guides for West Hampstead
Before your West Hampstead pet session, a few journal pieces may help you and your animal prepare.
A pet portrait for a West Hampstead household can happen on open ground such as Fortune Green, or at Kilburn Grange Park just to the south in Kilburn, though any outdoor setting depends on how your animal copes with people, bikes and other animals passing. A quieter corner early in the day usually works best, before the paths fill. Whatever rules a particular green or park sets for animals apply on the day, so check them before you choose. There are no squirrels, no traffic, and the light stays exactly where Kaushik puts it, which means the session can stop and start as often as your pet needs. Bring a favourite toy that squeaks, a pocket of the treats your pet will actually work for, and a lead or harness that looks tidy in pictures. Owners can step into the pictures or stay behind the camera, whichever you prefer. A slightly hungry, recently walked animal is far easier to photograph than one that has just eaten and wants to sleep.
How it works
We come to you in West Hampstead
We are based in Northwood, about 10 miles from West Hampstead, so a pet session there would normally be outdoors or at your home. Pet sessions are photographed on location, with lighting brought in as needed.
Kaushik Bathia, photographing in Northwood since 2001, takes every West Hampstead pet portrait himself; he is a BIPP and MPA Fellow 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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