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Portrait Photographer in South Harrow
Portraits for South Harrow, taken in the Northwood studio or on location nearby, with fine-art prints, frames and albums to follow.
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Portrait photography in South Harrow
- 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.
- Studio or location: In the natural-light studio in Northwood HA6, or on location within about 20 miles, for example a park or your home.
- Distance from the studio: Measured in a straight line, the studio on The Broadway in Northwood is about 3 miles from South Harrow, and the drive is a little further.
- To book: Use the form at the end of this page, or call or WhatsApp 07956 505383; sessions are booked in advance so the studio is ready when you arrive.
Actors and models across South Harrow, Harrow and North Harrow can book us for portfolio portraits with professional lighting and a varied set of looks. Retouching is kept light, so you still look like yourself, just on a good day. Most people feel self-conscious under studio lights to begin with, so we start gently and keep the conversation going.
Whether you come up from South Harrow to the studio or meet us outdoors, we want portraits that look like you on a good day. After more than 25 years in the studio, we can shape the light to flatter any face.
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My two sisters and I ‘ the golden girls’ had a great, hilarious photo session. Kaushik is very professional and took some amazing photos especially when we were laughing so much trying to get up from the floor. Can’t wait to see ‘air brushed’ version. Well at 75 you need a little help. Definitely recommend Kashuik. He enjoyed our craziness!
I had a photoshoot recently and it was such a great experience. Everyone was lovely and made us comfortable. The pictures looks great as well I am very pleased. I will definitely come back when the opportunity arises again,
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 sessions for South Harrow
Personal Branding
A varied set of confident portraits for your website, profiles and professional presence.
Couple Portraits
Warm, natural portraits of the two of you, prompted gently so your connection comes through.
Why choose us
How a portrait sitting works
Small details, a turned collar or a shift in the light, are corrected as we go so the finished portraits look polished. We change backdrops and lighting as the sitting goes on, moving from clean studio looks to softer, moodier frames.
For couples we give light prompts instead of fixed poses, so the pictures feel natural. Your favourite portraits can be printed, framed, mounted on canvas or bound into a hand-finished album.
Recent work
A gallery of recent portraits
Landmarks and parks for a portrait near South Harrow
For an outdoor portrait, St Mary's and Harrow School on the hill to the north-east, and South Harrow's own parks, offer very different light, from open sky to tree shade, as the notes below describe. The landmark and park details each come with a link to where they were published.
- Rayners Lane station building. Rayners Lane station, completed in 1938 to designs by Charles Holden and Reginald Uren, is Grade II listed with its double-height brick ticket hall, curved corner shopfronts and original roundels, signs and platform lamps. 1
- Harrow School grounds. Harrow School, founded in 1572 by John Lyon under a royal charter of Elizabeth I, hires out venues set in 300 acres of grounds on Harrow on the Hill for weddings, events and photoshoots, with capacities from 5 to 550. 2
- Newton Park West in Roxbourne, entered from Ravenswood Crescent near Rayners Lane, is a Harrow Council open space with a stream, a wetland area with ponds and wild meadows. 3
- Grosvenor Cinema, Rayners Lane. The former Grosvenor cinema on Alexandra Avenue, Rayners Lane, built in 1936 to designs by F E Bromige and now the Zoroastrian Centre, is Grade II* listed for its bowed concrete front with a stylised 'elephant's trunk' feature and is described as the least altered late-1930s streamlined art deco cinema. 4
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Portrait Photographer in South Harrow, FAQs
Of course. We photograph group portraits for friends and small gatherings, in the studio or wherever suits you. Each person is lit and placed with care so the group looks its very best together, and we are happy to fold individual portraits into the same session too.
Yes, please bring a few. Two or three changes of clothes add variety, and the sitting allows time to switch between them. Ahead of the day we can talk through which colours and fabrics sit well under studio lighting.
Bring a few outfits in shades you feel confident wearing, and steer clear of busy patterns or big logos that pull attention. Plain, well-fitting clothes tend to look best. Before your South Harrow session we are glad to talk wardrobe through, and there is time to change looks.
Definitely. Location portraits can be made at home, in a park such as Roxeth Recreation Ground, or somewhere that means something to you. We find the natural light and setting that suit you best. The studio gives more control over light; a familiar place often brings a more relaxed expression.
Yes, and gladly. Couple portraits are a favourite of ours, made in the studio or somewhere lovely in South Harrow. We use gentle prompts rather than rigid poses, so the warmth between you looks real. Digital images are yours to keep, with prints, frames and albums available too.
Serving South Harrow
A portrait photographer near South Harrow
South Harrow grew from the old hamlet of Roxeth, whose name is thought to come from 'Rooks Heath', and six roads now meet at the old hamlet centre at the foot of Roxeth Hill. It sits close to Harrow and North Harrow, which we cover too. We can photograph you on location in South Harrow, about 3 miles from Northwood with no charge for the travel, or in the controlled light of the studio.
More in South Harrow
More photography services in South Harrow
The same studio, experience and personal care apply to every service we offer in South Harrow. Explore the rest: we also cover portrait photography across Greater London, including Hatch End, Harrow, Park Royal, North Wembley and Wembley.
Guides
Portrait guides for South Harrow
Reading from our journal to help you prepare for a portrait sitting.
At the studio
Where to find us, about 3 miles from South Harrow
The studio at 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU is around 3 miles from South Harrow; Northwood Hills, on the Metropolitan line, is the closest station. Portrait sittings are by appointment, and restoration, scanning, printing and framing all happen at the studio. Portrait sittings are available Monday to Saturday between 10:30 and 18:00, and on Sundays from 13:00 to 18:00.
Portraits are made by Kaushik Bathia, a Fellow of the BIPP and the MPA, who has photographed from his Northwood studio since 2001 and received five European Kodak Gold Awards.
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Popular sessions
Portrait sessions for South Harrow come in many forms: couples and engagement photoshoots, graduation portraits near South Harrow, model and actor portfolios, birthday photoshoots and Christmas portraits.
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