Consumer beauty brand
Single founder portrait on Cale Street and inside the Saatchi courtyard. Used for press, the website, and a feature interview.
Standard
Press feature
Coverage · Chelsea · SW3 / SW10
Portrait photography
in Chelsea.
Editorial portrait sessions across Chelsea. A planned route from the Saatchi Gallery courtyard down to the Embankment and across Sloane Square. Suited to founders, brand directors, and Chelsea-based teams who want a measured, polished portrait set.
From
£220
45 minutes session
Studio to SW3
18 min
by car, kit loaded
Reputation
5★ Rated
Independent client reviews
CHELSEA · SW3 / SW10
Why Chelsea
Architectural restraint at every stop.
Chelsea works for portraits because the architecture is consistent rather than competing. Pale stucco, black railings, mature plane trees on the side streets, and the wide pavements of Kings Road. Nothing in the frame fights with the subject.
We tend to use Chelsea for founders who run consumer-facing brands, agency directors, and clients who want a portrait set that reads premium without leaning on luxury cliche. Wedding day couples have also booked Chelsea as a pre-shoot location for the same reason: a Chelsea backdrop signals intent without shouting.
What's included
Six fixtures of every Chelsea booking.
FEAT / 01
Kings Road frontage
Wide pavements, low signage, suits a clean editorial frame.
FEAT / 02
Embankment river view
Bridge backdrops, golden hour facing west toward Battersea.
FEAT / 03
Saatchi courtyard
Modern stone courtyard for a structural frame.
FEAT / 04
Side street stucco
Cale Street and Sydney Street for quieter portrait blocks.
FEAT / 05
Hotel lobby option
Two partner hotels for indoor fallback. Permission required.
FEAT / 06
Restaurant tie ins
Coverage easily paired with a Chelsea dinner shoot.
Pricing
Transparent tiers. Same standards across all of them.
Prices ex VAT. All tiers include travel from the studio, full retouching on finals, and a private gallery for proof selection.
Express · 45 minutes
£220+ VAT
Single route, two stops, two retouched finals. For one strong feature image.
- 45 minute coverage
- 2 retouched finals
- 15 high res proofs
- Two locations
- Travel included
Standard · 90 minutes
£380+ VAT
Most booked. Three Chelsea stops, editorial pacing, multiple looks.
- 90 minute coverage
- 5 retouched finals
- 30 high res proofs
- Three locations
- Outfit consult call
- Same week turnaround
Brand half day · 3 hours
£680+ VAT
Full Chelsea loop with optional restaurant or hotel partner stop.
- 3 hour coverage
- 12 retouched finals
- 60 high res proofs
- Indoor + outdoor
- Permit pre-check
- Print-ready exports
Coverage
Chelsea is 18 min from the studio.
We cover Chelsea as part of every booking. No travel surcharge inside zones 1 and 2. Setup time on location is included in the slot you book.
Borough
Kensington & Chelsea
Postcode area
SW3 / SW10
Studio distance
18 min · by car, kit loaded
Travel surcharge
None inside zones 1 to 2
Standard turnaround
7 working days
Express turnaround
48 hours, on request
Stations on route
Closest transit
Sloane Square
District / Circle
On route
South Kensington
District / Piccadilly
11 min walk
Imperial Wharf
Overground
16 min walk
Fulham Broadway
District
20 min walk
Victoria
Many
12 min walk
Recent work
From recent Chelsea bookings.
Original work only. Every image shot, edited, and licensed by LemonLens.
Selected briefs
Three recent Chelsea briefs.
Chelsea Town Hall couple
Hour long set across Cheyne Walk and the Embankment used for save the dates and printed thank you cards.
Standard
Couple
Eight person agency, Kings Road
Full half day. Individual portraits in the morning, team frames in the afternoon, group at the Embankment.
Half day
8 people
Process
Four steps. No surprises.
STEP / 01
Route plan
Three stop SW3 route shared 48 hours ahead.
STEP / 02
Meet at Sloane Square
Default meet at the Royal Court Theatre side of Sloane Square.
STEP / 03
Walk the route
Cale Street, the Embankment, Saatchi courtyard, in that order.
STEP / 04
Editorial edit
Editorial colour grade delivered within 7 working days.
Local venues
Where we shoot in Chelsea.
Landmark
Saatchi Gallery courtyard
Modern stone backdrop, often quiet midweek.
Street
Cheyne Walk
River-facing terraces, mature trees, low traffic.
Street
Cale Street
White stucco mews, clean editorial backdrop.
Outdoor
Chelsea Embankment
Bridge views west toward Battersea Power Station.
Street
Sydney Street
Quiet residential block, used for portrait close ups.
Landmark
Chelsea Town Hall
Civic backdrop for wedding day and pre wedding sets.
Reviews
Client feedback from Chelsea bookings.
Independent verified reviews. Full archive at Trustpilot.
"Emmet is a truly talented photographer. He worked tirelessly for the whole day to capture everything and everyone at the wedding. All the photos are a piece of art and look like they should be in a magazine."
"Best piccies in the business, very talented person :)) + Emmet is always is a pleasure to be around and makes the whole process super fun."
"Emmet is a professional from start to finish and the London photographer that I've hired their portrait sessions has been fantastic. Highly recommend LemonLens for anyone looking for a top-quality photographer in London."
FAQ
Chelsea session questions.
Anything else worth knowing before you book. Missing your question? Ask directly.
Do I need a permit to shoot in Chelsea?
Handheld portrait sessions on public pavement do not require a permit. Tripods, lighting stands, and commercial campaign work need permission from Kensington and Chelsea council. We handle this for commercial bookings.
Can you photograph inside the Saatchi Gallery?
We use the outdoor courtyard for portraits. Indoor gallery shooting is restricted and requires Saatchi clearance. The courtyard usually delivers a stronger frame for portraits.
Can you cover a Chelsea Town Hall wedding?
Yes. We are familiar with the Chelsea Town Hall layout and the surrounding routes for after ceremony portraits. The Cheyne Walk to Embankment loop is the most used.
How busy is Kings Road on a Saturday?
Very busy from 11:00. We default to morning sessions before 10:00 or late afternoon if you want Kings Road in frame.
Where do we meet?
Default meeting point is the Royal Court Theatre side of Sloane Square. Other options include the Saatchi front entrance or a local cafe by arrangement.
Book your session
Ready to schedule a Chelsea session.
LemonShark Studio
769b Fulham Road, London SW6 5HA
Most Chelsea bookings confirmed within 24 hours