When spring comes, with longer days and sunshine to spend more time outdoors. I invite you to celebrate your London stay with a London Portrait photoshoot with me.
I’m Rachel, a portrait photographer who has been living in London for 26 years; I have spent hours walking the city, finding the best locations for you. As a portrait photographer, my mission is to create images that are unique to you, celebrate who you are, and share your love of London
How do you want to celebrate yourself in London? What would you like to say with your images? In this post, I will feature a London photoshoot with Madzia, who wanted to celebrate the beautiful prom dress her grandmother gave her for her stay in London.
WHY Choose a London Portrait Photoshoot
Why are you planning to come to London? Are you celebrating a milestone? Is this a special occasion? This is your perfect excuse to celebrate in style during your London stay and create images to remember. You have gorgeous photos marking the moment, with London’s gorgeous location serving as a backdrop and helping me create a very special story for you.
Working with a professional photographer might make you wonder, I don’t know how to pose in front of the camera; I’m not a model. This is precisely why you want a professional portrait photographer to celebrate this very special London stay for you. I’m here to help you relax and look your best on camera. Booking a make-up artist and hair stylist before your photoshoot will make this experience even more memorable and allow you to glow confidently in front of the camera.
The Magic of London as Your Backdrop
I love photographing in London; there are many beautiful locations on the River Walk along the Thames, Westminster Bridge, the Elegant Homes in Kensington and Chelsea, and the colourful terrace houses in Notting Hill and Primrose Hill; the choice is yours depending on the vibe of your photoshoot and the story you want to tell with your images. I will give you my location ideas and recommendations; you can follow them. The choice is all yours.
London is a city of many faces and even more corners. Finding the perfect place for your portrait photoshoot in London can be a difficult choice. I you want something different from Westminster or Tower Bridge, Notting Hill would be my recommendation. This colourful neighbourhood offers so much, from elegant Georgian houses with gardens to chic cafés where you can enjoy a cup of coffee while letting the time go by. The streets are full of life and creativity, and there is always inspiration around the corner waiting just for you!
Here are my ten reasons why Notting Hill is my favourite location for a London Portrait Photo Shoot
London is a vast city, and it can take hours to travel from one side to the other. If you are staying in a hotel in central London, Notting Hill is a perfect location to visit. It’s on the Central and District line, which crosses London from West to East. You can reach by taxi without spending a fortune. Everyone knows Notting Hill.
Why do I love photographing you in Notting Hill? I’ll showcase a few of my favourite London locations for portrait photography and why they’re special.
If you want elegant London homes as a backdrop for your portrait photoshoot, you will find them in
You are spoilt for choice with streets featuring colourful houses and doors
- Denbigh Terrace
- Colville Terrace
- Elgin Crescent
- Hillgate Place
- Farm Place
- Jameson Street
For your portrait photoshoot, you want a variety of backdrops. Being in Notting Hill, you’re very close to Kensington Gardens, which features gorgeous locations like the Italian Gardens or Holland Park, which displays beautiful wisteria and rhododendrons when they are in blossom.
I have used Nikki at Wild at Heart and bought peonies as props for my personal branding photoshoot.
Are you more of a quirky girl with a strong style or more of an elegant Audrey? Whatever your style, you will find a location background that suits your style.
Choose Portobello Road, Coleville Terrace, Tavistock Road, Elgin Crescent, Lancaster Road, and Westbourne Park Road for solid colours, background walls and doors.
St Lukes Mews is one of the most picturesque streets in London, and it was featured in Love Actually. Remember Kiera Knightley in the Christmas scene? This street is becoming super popular, and you might have to wait your turn or start your portrait photoshoot early.
Shooting a London portrait photoshoot on location demands some flexibility and places to wind down. Some specific areas will require you to ask for a permit. There are some gorgeous places to have a drink, a snack or lunch in the area.
Tailoring the Experience to You
Imagine your photoshoot with me as a collaboration. I will invite you to have a conversation via Zoom before you book your photoshoot. This will allow you to know me better and decide if I’m a good fit for what you want to create. Once you’ve booked, we will have a styling consultation to discuss how and where you would like to be photographed. This is my opportunity to understand what you want and how I can serve you to help you create the images you have in mind.
We will discuss locations, what to wear, styling with hair and makeup, and the outcome you want from the images. Can you see some of these photos featured on the wall of your home? Are you after an editorial style or something more down-to-earth? A lot of attention to detail goes into the preparation of your photoshoot, and I’m here to help you every step of the process to make it an experience to remember. I aim to create something unique for you that reflects your style and personality.
Section 4: A Glimpse into a Photoshoot Journey
I recently worked with Madzia, who wanted to feature her beautiful prom dress, given by her grandmother. She knew she wanted to be photographed in Notting Hill, and the most important outcome was to be featured in this beautiful dress, a gift from her grandmother to wear during prom night. This dress was paramount because it told a story with a lot of sentimental value. Despite the cold temperature, Madzia was very cooperative during the photo shoot; wearing that dress gave her a glow of confidence, and she was fully involved in the photo shoot to create a story about this beautiful dress in London.
Your Portrait, Your Story
When was the last time you were photographed? What is the last portrait you hold of yourself? How will your children remember you? A London stay is the perfect opportunity to add a little bit of glam to your lifestyle and create images to cherish for the years to come. These images symbolise the woman you are, your values and how you embrace life. It might be time to celebrate the woman you’ve become.
Have you thought about a London photoshoot? Please get in touch; we can chat, and you are free to decide whether you want to proceed. Complete the form below to start the conversation.
