Into The Evening
As the light drops and the music starts, we keep going, following the party through to the last dance.
An unhurried wedding photographer who works gently in Southwark, taking in the quiet morning preparations and the late-night celebrations, with the calm confidence that comes from a thousand weddings.
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The short answer
Kaushik Bathia has photographed weddings across Greater London for over twenty five years, and couples in Southwark choose him for calm, natural coverage backed by more than a thousand weddings and five European Gold awards. The candid frames matter most to us, the glance across a room or a quiet hand held during the vows, and we shoot to keep those honest and unforced. We cover every kind of wedding in Southwark, from church, civil and register office ceremonies to country houses, barns, marquees, hotels and garden venues, as well as multicultural and fusion celebrations. Our work has been recognised with five European Gold awards, though what matters more on the day is that you can hand us the details and stop worrying. Engagement shoots, a second photographer for busier days and beautiful fine art albums are all part of what we offer, and we travel throughout Greater London and the rest of the UK for your wedding.
Serving Southwark
Southwark is a historic riverside borough in central London. From a quiet church ceremony to a large banqueting hall reception, we photograph the full range of venues in and around Greater London, including Lambeth, Lewisham. When two traditions come together in one ceremony, we photograph each part with equal warmth so the finished set honours both sides of your family.
Throughout the day we stay unobtrusive and adaptable, adjusting quietly to changes of plan so the coverage never feels stiff or interrupted. We treat every wedding as its own story, so nothing is forced into a formula and the pictures reflect your people, your setting and your mood. We work in available light wherever we can, adding a soft flash only when a dark room needs it, so the images stay true to how the evening looked.
Southwark is a place we return to often for weddings. As a historic riverside borough in central London, it offers plenty of character, and we photograph couples here as well as across nearby Tower Hamlets and Uxbridge. Around Southwark we regularly photograph at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Asylum Chapel and Kingswood Arts, among others.
A historic riverside borough in central London known for its cultural quarter along the South Bank and the vibrant Borough Market food scene. Served by London Bridge station and Southwark Underground station on the Jubilee line. We often take couples to Southwark Park, a Victorian park in Rotherhithe with lake and rose garden for a few quiet portraits, and Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe theatre on the Bankside riverfront is a lovely backdrop nearby.
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What we offer
As the light drops and the music starts, we keep going, following the party through to the last dance.
As the lights drop and the dancing starts, we keep working to catch the energy of the party in full swing.
From grand country houses to village halls and city hotels, we read the light and space of wherever you marry.
Every kind of wedding
We are comfortable in Southwark venues of every kind, and we plan quietly with your officiant or celebrant beforehand so nothing about the service surprises us. From the moment the doors open to the confetti afterwards, we treat the ceremony as the heart of the day and photograph it with patience and care. We watch for the unguarded moments during the service, the shaking hands, the mouthed words, the parent wiping an eye, and hold them without interrupting anything.
Long before the wedding, an engagement or pre-wedding shoot lets us get to know you, so the camera feels familiar by the time the day arrives. From getting ready in the morning to the final send off, we document the whole day as it flows, so nothing between the big moments is lost. We cover the details you have laboured over, the flowers, the table settings and the cake, then return our attention to the people who fill the room.

The whole celebration
We tend to arrive while the flowers are still being set out, so the first frames show the day before anyone has touched it. Early coverage means we are already reading the light and the layout of the venue by the time your guests begin to gather.
The best record of a wedding carries you through it hour by hour, and that is what we aim for, from the early stillness to the last song of the night. From the first arrivals to the last dance, we keep a steady thread running through the pictures so nothing important slips past unseen.
Why choose us
Experience teaches you to expect the unexpected; after so many weddings we have a quiet plan for rain, delays and last minute changes, and it rarely shows. Because we have shot in so many settings, we can advise gently on timings and light while planning, which helps the photography sit comfortably within your day.
Travel is simply part of the job for us, and a venue tucked away in Greater London is one we will reach comfortably with time to spare. You should never have to think about how we get there; reaching venues throughout Greater London is something we quietly take care of.

Where we travel
Longer journeys and rural venues suit us well; we have photographed weddings in every corner of Greater London and are glad to travel. From our London base we travel across Greater London and beyond, and multi-venue days are never a problem; we plan the route and timings in advance.
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We offer professional prints, framed pieces and wall art produced by trusted UK labs, so the colour and quality match how the images look on screen. You can also print your own from the high-resolution files. If you want help choosing which frames suit a wall, we are happy to advise.
Yes. Southwark and the wider Greater London area are well within our usual coverage, and we travel across the UK for weddings with no surprise travel cost added on. We like to discuss your venues and the route between them in advance, so the timings work and the day runs to plan.
Nerves are completely normal, and nearly every couple feels the same at first. Because we work mainly in a documentary way, most of the day asks nothing of you, so you soon forget we are there. An engagement shoot beforehand is a gentle way to practise, and by the wedding the camera feels far more familiar.
Yes. Every couple receives their full set of edited high-resolution images through a private online gallery, with the freedom to print them for your own use. You can download them, order prints, and share the link with loved ones who could not be there. Your photographs are yours to enjoy for many years to come.
The easiest first step is to call us on 07956 505383, or send us a message with your date and venue in Southwark. We will check availability, arrange a chat or a meeting, and talk through what you have in mind. Once you are happy, a signed agreement and booking fee secure the day.
With a little planning, the formal family photographs usually take around twenty to thirty minutes, leaving plenty of time for you to enjoy your guests. We suggest keeping the list to the groups that matter most, as very long lists eat into the celebration. We will guide everyone along warmly and keep things moving.
Yes, we travel across Greater London and the wider UK, and we would be glad to photograph your wedding in Southwark. We have worked at venues of every kind, from country houses to city hotels, so a new location is never a worry for us. Just let us know where you are marrying and we will be there.
More in Southwark
The same team, experience and care across every wedding and service we cover in Southwark. For a specific tradition in Southwark, see our Asian wedding photography, Hindu wedding photography and Muslim wedding photography pages. Browse the wedding photography overview, all areas we serve, or nearby Tower Hamlets and Uxbridge. We also photograph weddings across Greater London, including Brent, Stanmore, Hayes, Tottenham, Wembley and Uxbridge.
Hindu, Sikh, Gujarati, Muslim & Tamil
nikah, mehndi & walima
studio & location portraits
LinkedIn & corporate
newborn to multi-generation
events & product
characterful pet portraits
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Church · Civil · Country House · Marquee · Multicultural
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