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Personal Photographer for London Visitors: Street-Style Photoshoots

One of the services I offer is working as a personal photographer for people visiting London.

Most of my clients contact me for the same reasons: they don’t like phone selfies, they don’t want to ask strangers to take photos, and they don’t want to risk their phone in busy areas. Others want photos for personal memories or social media but feel awkward in front of a camera.

What they’re looking for is simple: a local photographer they can trust, who knows the city, understands street-style photography, and can make the whole experience relaxed rather than intimidating.

That’s exactly how I work.

Trusting a Photographer You’ve Never Met

It’s normal to feel hesitant about booking a photographer you’ve never worked with before — especially in a city you don’t know.

This is why I always talk with clients before the shoot, either by phone and/or email. We cover topics like:

• what you want to use the photos for
  
• the look or style you are after
  
• photoshoot locations you're interested in
  
• what to wear for photoshoot
  
• how the session will flow
  

Nothing is rushed. The goal is that when we meet, it already feels familiar.

How I Run the Shoot

My photoshoot sessions are informal and collaborative.

During the shoot I:

• keep talking rather than leaving people standing in silence
  
  
• show images on the camera as we go
  
  
• adjust as we work if something isn’t landing
  
  
• ease people into it with warm-up shots
  

Most nerves disappear within the first few minutes. Once that happens, people start moving naturally — which is where the best photos come from.

A tense subject never looks good on camera. Making someone feel comfortable isn’t a bonus; it’s part of my job.

A Recent Client Case Study

Recently I worked with a visitor from Australia who wanted black-and-white, high-contrast street portraits across several London locations. He was also a Peaky Blinders fan and wanted that sharp, cinematic feel.

We spoke beforehand, shared references, and agreed to start with a 1-hour session. He paid a booking deposit and we locked in a time and place.

During the shoot, I showed him images as we worked so he could see exactly what I was getting. He was happy with the direction immediately.

After seeing the edited proofs, he booked me two more sessions in the same week, and he’s already planning another shoot when he returns to London.

That’s usually how it goes when expectations are clear and trust is handled properly from the start.


Client Testimonial:
"Hey Linda, thank you so much! You’ve done amazing work, and I’m really glad to have met you. Hopefully, we can do a photoshoot again in the future 😊😊"

How Payment Works for First-Time Clients

Hiring a photographer is a leap of faith, so I keep things straightforward.

For new clients, I offer a first-time 1-hour session where:

• you pay part upfront deposit to secure the booking
  
  
• you view final edited images in your own private online gallery
  
  
• you only pay the remaining balance if you select images
  

If you don’t select any images, your deposit is fully refunded, and no further payment is required.

No images are released until payment is complete, and all sessions are shot on my camera and equipment, to ensure a smooth, professional experience.

This approach reassures first-time clients without overcomplicating things.

Common Questions I Get From New Clients

Where do we do the photoshoot?
We plan shoot locations collaboratively based on your preferences. I confirm the final locations with you in advance so everything is clear before we start.

What should I wear?
Wear what you want and feel comfortable in. You’re welcome to bring outfit changes and props (hat, sunglasses etc) if you’d like to vary your look for different locations.

How long until I see my photos?
Edited images are typically shown within 12–24 hours of the session. If the shoot allows, you may see them the same day; otherwise, they’re usually ready the next day.

How many photos will I receive?
From a 1-hour session, I typically present 20+ edited images, depending on how the shoot flows. There’s no fixed number, and the price doesn’t change based on quantity.

What if I feel awkward?
It’s completely normal to feel nervous at first. I help you feel relaxed and confident, giving pose directions and guidance during the session if you want or need it. Most people settle in quickly and start enjoying the process after a few warm-up shots.

Cost Transparency

I keep pricing clear so there are no surprises.

For first-time clients, I offer a 1-hour session for £100, including shoot, editing, and travel.
A 50% deposit secures your booking, with the remainder due after you see the images.
You can view full details and book your session on my Special Offer Page.

Longer sessions and repeat bookings are available at standard rates.

Full details are provided before booking.

Ready to book?
Contact me to secure your session and start planning your London photoshoot.

BLACK FRIDAY 30% OFFERS - ACROSS ALL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES
🔥 BLACK FRIDAY OFFERS - LONDON PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES 🔥

• Get 30% off my street photography workshops, photo tours, walks and photoshoots

• Book by 30th November with code: BF30EVENTS to lock in deal.

• Schedule your session any time after booking at your convenience.

Book your session on my [b]Official Events Page[/b] or email me if you have any enquiries.

BLACK FRIDAY SALE - THIS WEEKEND - 35% OFF ALL PRINTS

Pick up a limited time deal this weekend with my early Black Friday print sale. Get 35% off ALL street photography prints with code BLACKFRIDAY35 at checkout. This offer runs this weekend only.

SHOP LINK: BLACK FRIDAY PRINT SALES

Prints can be shipped to anywhere in the world direct via my long term printing partners in the UK and USA.

I also offer Gift Shipping so you can place an order and have it delivered to someone without any receipts enclosed in the packaging.

Visit my PRINT SHOP this weekend only to get yourself 35% off any print. UK & USA buyers also get FREE SHIPPING on all orders £40 or over!

I also have some BLACK FRIDAY OFFERS on workshops, photo tours and photoshoots coming up! Stay tuned! 😊

I frequently get asked if I run group events, but I haven’t done so in a while, as things have been super busy for me with my professional work.

However, I’m back and have some group street photo walks in London lined up — small groups (6 people max), popular locations around central London and east London, plus some of my favourite lesser-known spots, over the next coming months.

These street photography events are aimed at beginners, amateur enthusiasts, London visitors, or anyone who wants to explore the city through a camera or phone, shoot street photography in a group, and/or pick my brains and get some in person tips and feedback along the way.

1-2-1 walks and workshops are also available, if you prefer your own private events. Choose your own date, time and location to suit.

📍 London locations (Central and Shoreditch)
📅 September + October dates now live
🎟️ Use code: Code: EARLYBIRD10 for 10% off group events!

(more dates to be added soon for November & December)

Book your space on an upcoming street photo walk here:
LONDON PHOTO WALK EVENTS

Some snapshots from another recent private London photo tour for guests visiting from Malaysia.

To enquire about booking your own private London photography tour or workshop with me, drop us an email for more info and cost. Choose your preferred date, hours and photography interests and I will put together an affordable, personalised schedule for you!

Some snapshots from a private London photo tour yesterday. For a guest visiting from Pennsylvania, USA.

To enquire about booking your own London photography tour, drop me an email for more info and cost. Choose your preferred date, hours and photography interests and I will put together a personalised schedule for you!







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Seen in... Kensal Green, London



Cowboys n' Crutches in the Wild West.. well West London. I caught this gentlemen waiting for a bus in Kensal Green. I guess he had to use another means of transport other than his trusty horse today. His sandals probably a substitute for his usual cowboy boots, while on the mend from his injury.

Want to buy a print of this photo? Send an email request here.

Part of my Seen In...London Series, an ongoing photography project - snapping my visions of London and the people who live in it one click at a time!

A few images from the latest OOH Advertising campaign I photographed over London this week, featuring Everlast & boxer Conor Benn, activating around his fight this weekend with Chris Eubank Jr in Tottenham.

Campaign photo: Tom Cockram

If you’re visiting London for the first time, day trip sightseeing, or travelling solo and need a local London (street) photographer to guide you around to get some shots, be your personal photographer for an afternoon, or capture new photos for your personal blog or Instagram account, you’re in luck! This month, I have special offers on my 1-2-1 photography services that you may be interested in. For further details visit the new website


Personal Photographer - Receive 20% off if you book a session between now and the end of March 2025.
Simply quote the promo code: MYPHOTO20 when you use the contact form.



London Photo Tours - Receive 20% off if you book a tour between now and the end of March 2025.
Simply quote the promo code: PHOTOTOUR20 when you use the contact form.



Individual / Fashion Blogger photoshoots - Receive 20% off if you book a session between now and the end of March 2025. Simply quote the promo code: MYPHOTO20 when you use the contact form.

For a limited time, all of my prints are 25% off. If you've been eyeing any of my street photography images, now’s the perfect moment to grab one. Whether you're looking to add something unique to your space or simply appreciate the art of street photography, take a look at the full collection in my print shop.

If there is a particular image you have been after but you don't see it available in my shop, let me know and I will add it, plus apply the 25% off sale too!

Seen in..... Soho, London - Headless



Shot in the New Year during an evening street photography workshop on a night with the most awful weather—heavy rain, sleet, and cold winds! Without an umbrella to shield her from the pouring rain, this headless illusion, as seen in this photo, proves to be a clever & practical tactic!

Captured with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX9 and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 lens.

Want to buy a print of this photo? Send an email request here.

Part of my Seen in... London Series, an ongoing street photography project - snapping my visions of London and the people who live in it one click at a time!

Thrilled to share that I was asked to contribute a few words for the 140th anniversary issue of Amateur Photographer magazine, alongside some true legends of photography! It’s an honour to be part of this historic milestone for a magazine that’s been such a significant part of British photographic history.

This latest, bumper 100-page premium edition is now available to purchase online or at your local newsagent today. Don't miss out on this special issue!




What's inside – highlights:

We look back on AP’s rich history and find out what the magazine means to some very famous photographers.

We also celebrate some iconic images from the past 140 years, while vintage camera expert John Wade looks at the most influential cameras from this period.

Bringing things up to date, we see what kind of camera and lens combination you can now buy for £140, and we reveal the winners of the APOY Landscapes round.

I'm excited to be in the latest issue (08) of Framelines magazine! An interview Q&A feature and an editor's choice of some of my B&W London street photography images.

I'm in good company with so many amazing photographers from around the world packed into this edition, including: Daniel Arnold, Melissa O’Shaughnessy, Robby Müller, Tavepong Pratoomwong, Matt Peers and Melissa O'Shaughnessy.

Framelines magazine is an affordable way to experience the best in street and documentary photography in print.

To check out a sneak peak of Framelines issue 08 or to order your copy: Framelines

I was invited to do a piece on my London street photography for Msafiri (Kenya's official inflight magazine). It features a selection of my favourite taken street photography images and I talk about how I got started in the street genre, my favourite parts of London, and some advise and tips you may find an interesting read!

You can check the latest April-May issue on their website or download it for free: msafirimag.com

Msafiri is a magazine that celebrates Africa and being African. Kenya Airways is immensely proud to play an important role in connecting people across Africa and to the wider world, and every day they are inspired by the extraordinary work, creativity, ambition and zest for life they see being demonstrated across this great continent. In msafiri they wanted to create a magazine that will help you to navigate life’s journey and showcase the essence of what makes Africa so special. msafiri is available in print on all Kenya Airways flights and in digital format (free) on their website and in the msafiri app (search your App Store).

So sad to hear about the passing of my friend & LA street photographer John Free. He will always be a great teacher & inspiration to me and everyone in the street photography community. Whenever he came to London for his workshops, I was always honoured to be his host. He was incredibly wise, funny & supportive of my work. RIP legend.

Hull 2018

Brian Griffin - Legendary British Photographer has died aged 75.

Brian started his career as a highly acclaimed corporate photographer during the ’70s. His association with Stiff Records propelled him into the realm of music, where he became a prominent figure.

In the ’80s, Griffin gained recognition for capturing some of the decade’s most defining album covers. Notably, his work on Depeche Mode’s A Broken Frame, featuring a distinctive photograph of a woman harvesting grain in a field, drew inspiration from the socialist photography of Soviet Russia.

His other work included projects with Echo & The Bunnymen, Iggy Pop, The Clash, and Siouxsie and the Banshees. Furthermore, Griffin a shot a documentary for Paul McCartney in 2004, while connecting with notable individuals, including Helen Mirren, Jonathan Ross, and Vivienne Westwood.

I was lucky to meet Brian a few years ago during the Hull International Photography Festival. He made time to talk to me and was just a lovely soul and an inspiration to all. He shall be greatly missed by so many.

May you rest peacefully Brian Griffin.

Seen in... Notting Hill, London



The British term fly tipping is derived from the verb tip, meaning "to throw out of a vehicle", and on the fly, meaning "on the wing" – to throw away carelessly or casually.

'No Fly Tipping' signs are rare in London, but some of the original signs still remain like this faded council one, just below a more recent one above it. Located on the wall of this quiet residential road in the Notting Hill area.

I'm not sure why the sign is still there, but I found it humorous that of all the places on this road they could have just dumped this mysterious suitcase, they chose to leave it right under this No Fly Tipping sign! :-)

Taken with my Apple iPhone SE.

Want to buy a print of this photo? Send an email request here.

Part of my Seen In...London Series, an ongoing photography project - snapping my visions of London and the people who live in it one click at a time!

Street Photography Edition of Amateur Photographer Magazine

I'm thrilled to be part of this street photography special, premium issue of Amateur Photographer magazine on sale today! 😊 In it, I reveal some of my top tips & techniques in shooting for success in the streets. This issue also includes features on Nick Turpin of iN-PUBLIC, articles written by Peter Dench and advice on th best cameras to use for street photography, as well as advise on discreet smartphone candid photos! Pick yourself up a copy - out now in all good newsagents or order online.


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I did an interview feature for this months (May) issue of Geographical. The official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society. The interview called 'Colourbox London' includes some of my colour street photography taken in London. I discuss some of my inspirations, living in London and some advice about street photography in general.

You can purchase this issue or subscribe here:

Royal Geographical Society

http://geographical.co.uk/magazine

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Ed's Diner - Soho, London, UK

I'm pleased to be featured in a brand new hardback book publication 'Women Street Photographers' in celebration of 100 international, contemporary professional and amateur woman photographers.

"...Curated by the visual connections between pictures, the images are variously joyful, intriguing and unexpected, offering a kaleidoscopic view of what happens when women across the world are behind the camera"



This is an amazing collection of street photographs, some of which I have never seen before so genuinely thrilled at the high quality of images to muse over in this medium sized coffee-table, hardback book.



Thanks to curator & editor Gulnara Samoilova for putting this together. The book is out this week by Prestel Publishing and is available to order worldwide, from all good bookshops & online via Amazon:

UK - http://amzn.to/30jJf8M
USA - https://amzn.to/30ldZpU
(*Currently trending at #1 in New Releases!) *6th March