The 15 Private Photoshoots in London That Earn Their Price

1.Private Photoshoot with Video Clip Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 182 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour Our pick

Meet photographer Mehr, or another assigned professional, at Tower Bridge or Westminster for a private 30-minute to one-hour shoot. Expect guided poses, candid moments, nearby streets, and iconic London backdrops. Choose an edited photo package, then add a one-minute video clip for an extra way to remember your visit.

“Daniel was great! He really captured our multigenerational family holiday in England. The photos turned out perfect and will be a memory we display for a long time.”

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2.Private landmarks photoshoot for families and couples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Meet photographer Mehr near Westminster for a private London photo session lasting about 45 minutes. Expect guided poses, candid family or couple shots, and classic views of Big Ben, the London Eye, phone booths, and, on VIP bookings, Buckingham Palace. Edited photos are included with selected options.

“Mehr did an amazing job capturing our family at the monuments! She had unparalleled patience with our 8 year old son and we couldn't be happier with the results!”

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3.Private Landmark Tour with Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 91 reviews · 20 - 45 minutes

Meet a local photographer at Queen Victoria Memorial for a relaxed private shoot around the London Eye, Westminster, and Big Ben. You’ll get posing help, landmark views, and edited digital photos in a secure gallery within 48 hours. Sessions last 20 to 45 minutes.

“I booked this photoshoot and got the best photographer i could have imagined! The Foto Buddy / SR absolutely exceeded my expectations. He was professional, responsive, and incredibly accommodating on short notice. The shoot was relaxed and well organized, and the final photos turned out beautiful. Highly recommend The Foto Buddy / SR for anyone needing a reliable and talented photographer, even on a tight timeline.”

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4.Professional Private Photoshoot in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109Best value

Photographer David guides your private group through London’s best photo spots, from Big Ben and a classic red phone box to the London Eye, City of London, and Tower Bridge. You’ll receive a gallery of edited digital photos after the 90-minute session.

“David did an amazing job with capturing our special moments in London. He took us to some amazing locations and he took pictures of us that we would have never imagined would have looked so beautiful. Highly recommend and we look forward to seeing him again when we return. Highly recommend”

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5.Private travel vacation photoshoot -Romantic Special

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 45 minutes - 1.5 hours

Meet your private English-speaking photographer at the Boadicea and Her Daughters sculpture by Westminster Bridge. Choose a short session or a 90-minute VIP shoot around Big Ben, the London Eye, telephone booths, and lesser-known photo spots. Photographers including Martin, Bojan, Matkas, and Ivan help with poses and candid shots.

“I traveled alone to London and wanted some nice pictures at some of the famous London landmarks. Fazeel was my photographer, he did an excellent job taking my pictures with the Big Ben, London Eye, Westminster Bridge, Thames River, Telephone Booth, London Bridge and other landmarks in the background. He even took me to some of his favorite spots for shooting. The pictures came out wonderful, including a short video of the photoshoot.”

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6.Private Tour: Night Photography Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $337

Spend three private hours with Lou, a fine art photographer, learning night photography along London’s South Bank. Use your own camera to capture the London Eye, Big Ben, Parliament, river reflections, and traffic trails. The lesson suits compact cameras, DSLRs, beginners, and experienced photographers.

“Great evening out in London, taking really good pictures. My guide was fantastic. Well worth the money.”

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7.Professional Private Couple Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Meet photographer Mehr in Westminster for a private 45-minute couple photoshoot near Big Ben and the London Eye. Expect relaxed posing help, candid moments, varied angles, and 15 to 40 edited images. The session runs in English and ends at the starting point.

“Mehr is THE BEST photographer I’ve ever worked with. She is very passionate about making the pictures look beautiful and so she takes time to make you comfortable and get to know you so she can see your most candid, truest emotions then capture it beautifully! Ten thumbs up if that’s possible for her, the pictures looked super beautiful!!! Highly recommended!!!”

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8.Private Night Photography Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164

Join professional photographer David for a private London night photography walk using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or smartphone. Practice long exposures, light trails, reflections, and creative effects at the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, the City of London, and Tower Bridge.

“Wow! David is phenomenal! I loved this experience so much! This guy truly has an amazing skill and was fun to learn from him.”

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9.London Photography Tour – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $336

Spend four hours walking through central London with a private photography instructor, often Lou, who helps you use your own camera or phone. Practice composition, light, aperture, shutter speed, and framing at Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Whitehall, Westminster, and the London Eye.

“Really glad to find this tour. Suitable for kids, as my 17-year-old daughter joined me with her SLR camera as well. We met at the designated location right on time and walked out to Trafalgar Square for an orientation and the crowds were light. We spent lots of time discussing camera settings, composition, exposure and angles of perspective throughout the tour. Our guide, Lou, was very experienced, informative and helpful. We walked over to Leicester Square, Picadilly Circus, past several monuments, down to St James Park, past uniformed guards on horseback, and over to Westminster Abbey. We did take a short break in a cafe and everything was well paced…”

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10.Private Photo Session in Westminster

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 1 hour · from $148

Meet Pris at Westminster Station for a private one-hour photo walk through Westminster. She guides your poses at Big Ben, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, and a red telephone booth, then sends all JPG files plus five extra colour-edited photos.

“Pris was on time and very professional to work with. We walked around and she took pictures at various locations. She is patient and very nice. The pictures were received a couple days later. I would highly recommend Pris. Thank you!”

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11.Private Couples Photography Session with Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 15 - 30 minutes

Meet photographer Mehr outside Big Ben for a private 15 or 30 minute couples session in Westminster or at Tower Bridge. You will get natural posing help, landmark backdrops, and a private gallery of 15 or 30 edited photos within 48 hours.

“Mehr is excellent -5 catching informal and posed photos. Very helpful and picked excellent spots along the path! So thankful we got her during our trip!”

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12.Private Photography with Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $242

Meet photographer Mori Wang for a private 60-minute London photo walk. Choose Westminster, Tower Bridge, or Notting Hill, or discuss another route before booking. Mori guides poses, takes natural shots, and sends JPGs within two days, with 10 color-edited images due within five days.

“I loved it! Mori really gets it! He makes you feel confident and suggest poses I never thought about but looked great!! He’s also very kind and knows the area! Definitely would recommend this to anyone.”

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13.30min PRIVATE Professional Westminster Photo Shoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 30 min

Meet your photographer at Westminster Station for a fast, private 30-minute session around Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and a red phone box. Choose posed or candid shots, then select 10 lightly edited, high-resolution images. Ewa is known for quick, friendly direction.

“It was even better than we expected. Our photographer was delightful and professional. She was more committed to getting us a great photo than we were, and she was very fast returning the proofs! We will do it again!! Ask for Ewa. We will!”

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14.Private Photo Session at Iconic Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1.5 hours

Meet your photographer at the London Eye entrance for a private 1.5-hour London portrait session. Choose landmarks such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge, or Buckingham Palace, or request a movie location. Alberto provides posing and composition advice in English, Spanish, or Chinese, with 20 to 25 edited images included.

“Really had fun doing the photoshoot, alberto made the whole shoot feel effortless, thanks for his professionalism. He has a great eye for composition and lighting. He always ask me if the photo is fine, always open for opinions. It was very light and enjoyable. Well recommended!”

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15.London Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $218

Spend about three hours with a private photography guide such as Rose, Derrick, or Noemi, learning to shoot London by day or night. Visit major sights, test long exposure and light trails, review images as you go, and bring your own camera and tripod.

“This was my fifth workshop with Aperture, my first in London. Derrick took the time to discover what I was more interested in. He is quite an accomplished photographer, so I felt like I had an opportunity to learn from the best. He was patient and at the same time, he pushed me to go beyond "good enough" to get to the best image. Even on a rainy, messy day in London, I captured the magic of the city.”

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