Portrait Photographer in London, at the Studio or Your Location

Portrait sessions are priced by type and length rather than a single package. The sitting fee covers the shoot itself, direction on the day and a set of retouched digital images; prints, frames, canvases and albums are chosen afterwards and priced separately. What changes the figure is the kind of session, since a headshot sitting is shorter than a family or newborn session, whether it runs in the Northwood studio or on location, how many people are being photographed, and how many finished images you want. The studio publishes its current sitting fees at the counter and over the phone rather than on this page, so they are never out of date. Call 07956 505383 or send an enquiry and we will quote for exactly the session you want, with no obligation. Sessions run seven days a week, Monday to Saturday 10:30 to 18:00 and Sunday 13:00 to 18:00.

Choose the Northwood studio for polished, consistent results in any weather, or an on-location session for a natural lifestyle feel in a place that matters to you. If you are unsure, the studio versus outdoor portraits guide below breaks down the trade-offs.

A single headshot sitting usually takes 20 to 30 minutes, while personal-branding, family and themed sessions run longer to allow for outfit changes and different setups. I confirm the timing when you book so you can plan your day.

Yes. Alongside the Northwood studio I travel across north west London, Hertfordshire and the Chilterns, including Harrow, Pinner, Ruislip, Watford, Uxbridge and Rickmansworth. Travel to these nearby towns is not charged, and journeys further out are quoted up front.

Solid, mid-tone colours photograph best and busy patterns can distract from your face. Bring a couple of options so we can vary the look. The what to wear for your headshot guide below has practical tips for professional and personal-brand portraits.

Yes. Every chosen image is edited with natural, professional retouching that keeps you looking like yourself, then delivered web-ready and print-ready. You view your gallery shortly after the shoot and pick your favourites with no pressure.

Yes. Graduation portraits capture the milestone solo or with family, gown and all, while personal-branding sessions deliver headshots plus wider lifestyle frames for websites and social media. Both can be shot in the studio or on location.

Yes. Alongside individual portraits I offer maternity, newborn and multi-generation family sessions in the relaxed studio. See the family photography hub for how these gentle, unhurried sittings are run.

At the studio at The Broadway, 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU, two minutes from Northwood Hills station on the Metropolitan line, or on location within about 20 miles, from Harrow, Pinner and Ruislip to Watford and Rickmansworth. Each nearby town has its own portrait page in the directory further down.

A headshot is a tight, head-and-shoulders picture made for a working purpose such as LinkedIn, a company page or a casting profile. A portrait can be anything from that to a full-length, couple, family or milestone picture, made to keep or hang. Many sessions include both.

Yes. Couples, siblings, friends and small groups are photographed together, and the session can include individual frames of each person as well. Tell us how many of you are coming when you book.

Yes. Location sessions run within about 20 miles of the Northwood studio, which covers central London boroughs such as Westminster and Camden. We can photograph you at home, at your office or somewhere outdoors that suits the look you want, and any travel cost is set out in writing before you book. You can also come to the studio, which is on the Metropolitan line.

Most people who book a portrait say something similar. The session is calm and coached throughout: posing and expression are guided step by step, so you never have to wonder what to do with your hands, and there is time to wait for a natural expression. Often the most natural frames come from the laugh between poses.