Skyline portraits on Parliament Hill
Skyline portraits on Parliament Hill, booked on weekdays under a City of London licence.
Portrait Photographer in Kentish Town
Portraits of individuals, couples and small groups from Kentish Town, taken on location nearby.
Kentish Town and nearby
On-location portraits in Kentish Town
- What is included: A short talk first about what the pictures are for, guided posing with time for outfit changes, a private online gallery to choose from, and a natural retouch on every portrait you pick, supplied as web and print files.
- Where we photograph in Kentish Town: Your home or garden, or outdoors at Hampstead Heath or Parliament Hill. We travel from Northwood, about 12 miles away. A sitting at the Northwood studio is also possible if you would rather.
- How to book: Call 07956 505383, send a WhatsApp message to the same number, or use the enquiry form on this page.
We first agree why you want the portrait and how you want to come across, then plan location, timing and outfits around that. Kaushik guides every pose with simple, clear direction, so you never have to work out what to do with your hands or how to stand.
After your sitting, an online gallery lets you pick favourites with no pressure. The retouching is gentle and leaves you looking like you on your best day. You receive files for screen and print, and can order prints, frames, canvases or albums for the walls at home or as presents.
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I had an amazing experience with Kaushik Bathia. They were professional, friendly, and made me feel completely comfortable during the shoot. The photos came out beautifully — natural, vibrant, and exactly what I hoped for. Highly recommend
Kaushik has been absolutely fantastic!! I called him to book for a photoshoot session for my parents anniversary, last minute with just one day in advance. he was super responsive and was able to accommodate. He was also understanding when they were running late. Even more impressive is that he put my parents at ease and was able to get great shots, its their first photoshoot and it turned out great!
We were a little nervous as it was our first photo shoot but Kaushik was very friendly and quickly had our nerves calmed with his charming personality. A great all round experience and we have some fab professional photos that we are very happy with. Highly recommended, 5 Stars :)
What we offer
Portrait photography in Kentish Town
Parkland portraits
Street portraits around Kentish Town Road and the ox-blood terracotta station entrance.
Why choose us
Calm, relaxed portrait photography
Good lighting and a well-chosen backdrop carry much of the portrait, so all you need to do is relax. In a group portrait each person is lit properly, comfortable and at their best, because the arrangement is planned with care.
Your portraits can become prints, frames, canvases or hand-finished albums rather than staying on a phone. Sittings usually include several looks, switching backdrop and lighting and, if you want, clothes.
Recent work
On-location portraits
Kentish Town landmarks and open spaces for portraits
Light, setting and access decide how well a location portrait works. Here are a few places in and around Kentish Town, described from published sources. Travel from Northwood to Kentish Town for a portrait is spelled out in the written quote before you book. Travel from Northwood is set out in your written quote before you book.
- Hampstead Heath, which is reached from stations including Kentish Town, covers 320 hectares mostly within Camden and has been managed by the City of London Corporation since 1989. 1
- The O2 Forum Kentish Town at 9-17 Highgate Road opened as a cinema on 17 December 1934, was designed by J. Stanley Beard, became Grade II listed in 1990 and now holds 2,300 people as a live music venue. 2
- Parliament Hill, in the south-eastern part of Hampstead Heath, rises to 98 metres and is noted for its views of the London skyline. 3
- Kentish Town West station. Kentish Town West, on the London Overground Mildmay line in zone 2, opened in 1867, closed after a fire in 1971 and reopened in 1981. 4
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Portrait Photographer in Kentish Town, FAQs
Yes, and it is a good idea. Two or three outfits in different tones give your gallery more variety. On Parliament Hill, colours that contrast with green grass and grey skyline work well, such as deep reds or soft creams.
Yes. Children's portraits are kept short and playful, with plenty of chances to move and laugh. Bring a favourite toy or snack, and let us take things at their pace.
Yes. Once you have picked favourites from your online gallery, you can order prints, frames, canvases and albums in a range of sizes. We can help you choose images that sit well together, whether for a single statement piece or a grouping on a Kentish Town hallway wall.
Most sessions last between one and two hours, though it depends on how many looks and setups you want. We never rush, so there is time to change backdrops, adjust the lighting and settle in. Personal-branding and portfolio sittings usually take a little longer.
Yes. A couple portrait on Parliament Hill, with London spread out behind you, makes a memorable picture for an anniversary or engagement. Kaushik guides you into relaxed, natural poses so you are not left feeling stiff. Heath sessions are weekday bookings under the City of London photography licence.
Serving Kentish Town
A portrait photographer near Kentish Town
Portrait sessions reach all over Greater London, and that includes Kentish Town, the Camden district around Kentish Town Road. It sits close to Belsize Park and Camden, which we cover too.
Kentish Town Road, with its pubs, markets and independent traders, is the backbone of the district and a lively backdrop for a city portrait. The O2 Forum Kentish Town is the centre of the area's long musical heritage, a fitting nod for a musician's portrait. Kentish Town station, on both the Northern line and Thameslink, makes a handy meeting point for an outdoor portrait. Parliament Hill on Hampstead Heath, not far from the O2 Forum, is one outdoor portrait option near Kentish Town, though the City of London requires permission for professional photography there.
More in Kentish Town
More photography services in Kentish Town
Portraits are one of five services open to Kentish Town, with headshots, family, pet and commercial work alongside. Explore the rest: we also cover portrait photography across Greater London, including East Finchley, Hillingdon, Hanwell, Yiewsley, South Harrow and Heathrow.
From Kentish Town the obvious outdoor portrait setting is Hampstead Heath, and above all Parliament Hill, which rises to 98 metres in the south-eastern corner of the Heath and looks out over the London skyline. A portrait up there puts the city behind you as a soft band of towers on the horizon, which is a very different picture from a park bench. There is one practical point to plan around. The City of London, which manages the Heath, requires permission for professional photography, and its online licence covers two hours on weekdays only, for small groups with handheld equipment. A session on Parliament Hill is therefore a weekday booking, kept compact, with no big lighting rigs. That suits a portrait well: a reflector and daylight are all that is needed. The skyline reads best when the sun is behind or beside the photographer and the air is clear, so a bright morning after rain can be ideal. If you want something more urban, Kentish Town Road and the ox-blood terracotta of the Leslie Green station entrance have plenty of texture, and the art deco O2 Forum on Highgate Road is a local landmark in its own right.
Guides
Portrait guides for Kentish Town
Before your Kentish Town portrait, these journal pieces cover the planning.
How it works
How we work in Kentish Town
For Kentish Town, about 12 miles from Northwood, we work on location. Portraits are photographed on location, with lighting brought in as needed.
Kaushik Bathia has been behind the camera in Northwood since 2001 and is FBIPP and FMPA, with five European Kodak Gold Awards to his name.
Popular sessions
Portrait sessions for Kentish Town come in many forms: couples and engagement photoshoots, graduation portraits near Kentish Town, model and actor portfolios, birthday photoshoots and Christmas portraits.
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