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Portraits among the ornamental gardens of Victoria Park or the redwoods of Friary Park.
Portrait Photographer in North Finchley
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Serving North Finchley
Portraits that look like you in North Finchley
- What the session includes: Guidance on pose and expression throughout, more than one set-up, a private online gallery after the shoot, and natural retouching on each chosen portrait, delivered for screen and for print.
- Where we photograph in North Finchley: Your home or garden, or outdoors at Friary Park, Swan Lane Open Space or Dollis Valley Greenwalk. We travel from Northwood, about 10 miles away. If you would ever rather come to us, the Northwood studio is an option.
- Booking: Use the form at the end of this page, or call or WhatsApp 07956 505383, and we will arrange a date and place in North Finchley.
Victoria Park on Ballards Lane, Friary Park in Friern Barnet and the Dollis Valley Greenwalk each offer a different mood, from formal gardens to waterside green.
Kaushik directs every pose and expression, so you can concentrate on feeling comfortable rather than on what to do next. Nerves usually fade within the first few minutes once the conversation starts.
Our main page for a portrait photographer near North Finchley sets out every session type and what each sitting includes.
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Had such an amazing experience with Kaushik Bathia Photography 📸 The whole shoot felt super fun and comfortable, and the pictures turned out better than I could have imagined! Highly recommend if you want natural vibes and stunning shots.
Really pleased with my photos. Kaushik is very professional and took lots of picture for us to choose from. Our shoot was comfortable and not too long. I would highly recommend him.
I required some portrait shots to be taken. Mr Bhatia, did an amazing job, Very friendly and extremely professional and knowledgeable.I would highly recommend.
What we offer
Portrait photography in North Finchley
Waterside portraits along the Dollis
Waterside portraits along the Dollis Valley Greenwalk for a quieter, natural look.
Why choose us
Why book us in North Finchley
Outdoor sessions move between a handful of nearby spots, perhaps the ornamental gardens, a stand of trees and an open path, to build variety without long walks. You can bring two or three outfits to either.
You then choose favourites from an online gallery, with no pressure at all. Chosen images are retouched naturally, then delivered in web-ready and print-ready versions. Prints, frames, canvases and albums of your portraits can be ordered too. Pricing is shared by phone or WhatsApp.
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North Finchley landmarks and open spaces for portraits
A good outdoor portrait near Tally Ho Corner comes down to the light, what sits behind you and how easily the spot can be reached. Here are a few places in and around North Finchley, described from published sources. Travel from Northwood is set out in your written quote before you book.
- artsdepot at Tally Ho Corner, opened on 23 October 2004, is a community arts centre with a gallery, a studio and a theatre, built to fill the gap left by the demolished Gaumont cinema and a former open-air market. 1
- The Dollis Valley Greenwalk is a footpath of about 10 miles that mainly follows the Dollis Brook through Barnet from Moat Mount in Mill Hill to Hampstead Heath, linking the Capital Ring and the London Loop. 2
- Woodside Park station. Woodside Park Underground station, one of the two Tube stations serving North Finchley, is on the Northern line in fare zone 4. 3
- West Finchley station. West Finchley, also in zone 4 on the Northern line's High Barnet branch, is the other Tube station serving North Finchley. 4
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Portrait Photographer in North Finchley, FAQs
Wear clothes you feel comfortable and confident in, in solid colours or subtle textures. Fine stripes and large logos distract, and very pale or very dark shades can lose detail. For outdoor portraits in North Finchley parks, blues, creams and warm earth tones stand out against foliage. Bring a second outfit that contrasts with the first for variety.
Yes. Location sessions are available within about 20 miles of Northwood, and North Finchley is about 10 miles away. Victoria Park offers gardens and fine trees, Friary Park has three redwoods and the Gothic Revival Friary House, and the Dollis Valley Greenwalk follows the Dollis Brook for a more natural setting.
Yes, and that feeling is completely normal at first. Kaushik guides every pose in small, simple steps, so you are never left wondering what to do with your hands. The first frames are a warm-up, and by the time the session settles, expressions become natural. Choosing a familiar place, such as a park near home, can help too.
Yes. Bring your hood and any certificate or flowers you want included. A few frames with parents or grandparents often become the most treasured of the set.
Yes. A partner, friend or relative can join for part of the session, which often brings out a relaxed smile in the person being photographed. Individual portraits are taken first, then the second person steps in for a few shared frames. In Victoria Park or Friary Park, a short walk together makes a natural, unposed picture.
Serving North Finchley
A portrait photographer near North Finchley
It sits close to Whetstone and Finchley, which we cover too. North Finchley lies about 10 miles from Northwood, and travel for a portrait shoot there is itemised in the quote you get in writing before booking.
Tally Ho Corner, with the artsdepot arts centre and a busy high street of shops, cafes and restaurants, gives a North Finchley portrait a lively urban backdrop. Woodside Park and West Finchley, both on the High Barnet branch of the Northern line, are the nearest Tube stations for meeting before an outdoor portrait. For on-location sessions we can head to spots such as Friary Park, close to the well-known the artsdepot arts centre at Tally Ho Corner.
More in North Finchley
More photography services in North Finchley
Portraits are one of several sessions open to North Finchley clients, each run by Kaushik with the same attention. Explore the rest: we also cover portrait photography across Greater London, including Winchmore Hill, Greenford, Temple Fortune, West Drayton, Hillingdon and Burnt Oak.
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How it works
We come to you in North Finchley
We are based in Northwood, about 10 miles from North Finchley, so a portrait sitting there would normally be outdoors or at your home. Portraits are photographed on location, with lighting brought in as needed.
Behind the camera for North Finchley portraits is Kaushik Bathia, FBIPP, FMPA, whose career from a Northwood base since 2001 includes five European Kodak Gold Awards.
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Other popular portrait sessions include a couples photoshoot near North Finchley, graduation photos in gown and cap, a model portfolio photoshoot, and birthday portraits.
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