5 Best Photographers in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

London photographers cover everything from corporate headshots at Buckingham Palace to a Victorian dress-up shoot near Buckingham Palace Road, and picking the right one depends entirely on what you're actually booking. Between them these photographers have logged nearly 1,700 combined Google reviews, with counts running from 272 up to 448.

Short answer: John Sansom Photography and Event Photographer London both hold a perfect 5.0 rating, with John Sansom backed by 274 reviews for fashion and modelling portfolios, and Event Photographer London backed by 272 reviews for corporate and PR work. For camera gear and classes alongside photography, FUJIFILM House of Photography leads on volume with 448 reviews.

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#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	The Photo Team	4.9 ★	341	Events, parties, and photo booths	View ›
2	FUJIFILM House of Photography	4.6 ★	448	Camera equipment, classes, and headshots	View ›
3	John Sansom Photography	5.0 ★	274	Fashion and modelling portfolios	View ›
4	Event Photographer London	5.0 ★	272	Corporate events, conferences, and PR	View ›
5	Cool Britannia Studios / Old Time Photo Studio London	4.7 ★	343	Themed vintage and costume photoshoots	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

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The Photo Team

4.9341 Google reviews

The Photo Team, led by Dharmesh, covers event, aerial, and commercial photography from a Regent Street studio, offering both roving event photographers and photo booth rentals for birthdays, corporate conferences, and larger celebrations. The company has also worked large-scale conferences for clients requiring next-day gallery delivery.

What people praise

Photo booth adds a fun extra element to parties
Unobtrusive but thorough coverage of every guest
Next-day photo gallery delivery

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume341 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.9 rating across 341 reviews, and the combination of roving photography plus a photo booth option is distinctive on this page.

Website +442078594626 Directions

3rd Floor, 207 Regent St., London W1B 3HH

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FUJIFILM House of Photography

4.6448 Google reviews

FUJIFILM House of Photography is an experiential store and studio in Covent Garden offering camera sales, lens rentals, photography tuition, headshots, and instax photo gifts, alongside regular gallery exhibitions. It functions as both a retail destination and a working studio space.

What people praise

Staff described as patient and knowledgeable, not pushy on sales
Lens rental service is convenient for trying gear before buying
Hosts free exhibitions and photography courses

Worth knowing

A larger share of mixed reviews compared to the smaller studios on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume448 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed name here at 448 reviews. Best suited to gear, classes, and headshots rather than a booked family or event shoot.

Website +442034864610 Directions

8, 9 Long Acre, London WC2E 9LH

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John Sansom Photography

5.0274 Google reviews

John Sansom Photography is a London fashion photographer working with luxury brands on fashion and beauty campaigns and shooting for magazines including ELLE and GRAZIA. John also works directly with new and aspiring models on portfolio and digital shoots, walking clients through industry expectations alongside the photography itself.

What people praise

Industry insight shared alongside the shoot itself
Puts nervous first-time models at ease
Polaroids and digitals delivered for professional use

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume274 · 73th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect 5.0 rating across 274 reviews, and the specific focus on modelling portfolios sets this apart from general portrait photography.

Website +447843511771 Directions

First Floor, 85 Great Portland St, London W1W 7LT

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Event Photographer London

5.0272 Google reviews

Event Photographer London, run by Nick with over 15 years of experience, has covered conferences, award ceremonies, PR launches, and corporate parties for clients including Google, Deloitte, and Netflix, at venues ranging from Buckingham Palace to the Natural History Museum. The team also offers LinkedIn-ready corporate headshots.

What people praise

Every review is 5 stars
Blends in seamlessly at corporate events without being intrusive
Repeat bookings from the same organizations year after year

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume272 · 68th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 272 reviews and a client list including major global brands make this the pick for corporate and conference photography.

Website +442039517175 Directions

58 Fitzroy St, London W1T 5BU

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Cool Britannia Studios / Old Time Photo Studio London

4.7343 Google reviews

Cool Britannia Studios, also known as Old Time Photo Studio London, offers themed costume photo experiences near Buckingham Palace Road, letting guests dress up as Tudor, Victorian, Wild West, or 1930s Mafia characters for a themed portrait session. It's a walk-in friendly novelty experience rather than a standard portrait or event booking.

What people praise

Fun, distinctive concept unlike anything else on this page
Clean, well-maintained costumes
Photos printed within minutes of the shoot

Worth knowing

One reviewer flagged an insensitive prop that has since been removed

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume343 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.7 rating across 343 reviews. The right pick specifically for a novelty or themed shoot, not a standard family or corporate booking.

Website +447366673367 Directions

27 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PP

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers have rated a photographer, ranked against others in the same search. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a perfect score built on a handful of reviews scores lower than one built on hundreds. Recency checks how many reviews have come in lately. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much do photographers cost in London? (2026)

None of these businesses publish a fixed session fee for portrait or event work in their site text, and pricing varies widely by shoot type, from a themed costume photo to a full-day corporate conference.

Serving all of London

These photographers and studios are based across Regent Street, Covent Garden, Fitzrovia, and Buckingham Palace Road, all within central London. If you’re searching for a photographer near me, most of these respond quickly to enquiries about availability for a specific date.

What to ask before you book a photographer

What type of shoot do you specialize in: event, portrait, fashion?
How long until we receive the final images?
Is the session fee separate from prints or digital files?
Do you travel to a venue, or is it studio-only?
Can you provide examples of similar past work?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these photographers?

We pulled every photography business with a real Google Business Profile in London, then ranked them by rating, review volume, and recency.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026 and gets refreshed periodically.

Which of these is best for a corporate event?

Event Photographer London specifically covers conferences, PR, and corporate parties, with a client list including major global brands.

Is FUJIFILM House of Photography a place to book a shoot, or buy equipment?

Both. It’s primarily a camera retail and rental space with classes and headshot services, rather than a dedicated event or family photographer.

The bottom line

Event Photographer London is the safe default for corporate and conference work, with a perfect rating and a proven track record at major venues. For modelling portfolios or fashion work, John Sansom Photography’s industry expertise is worth the call instead.

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