event photography

Event Photography

Two women in athletic wear talking in a modern indoor space, with a mirror and a glass door visible in the background.
Close-up of a person holding a purple can of sparkling water, with a woman in black clothing holding a smartphone nearby, in what appears to be a public indoor setting.
Blue shopping bag with white handles, partial logo reading 'thesocialcounter', blue tissue paper protruding from top, on a gray surface with a blurred background.
A woman is exercising indoors, sitting on a black yoga mat with a mirror behind her. She is wearing a blue sports top, black leggings, and white socks, and she is sitting with her legs bent and her arms extended upwards, palms facing out. There is a
Three women in athletic wear standing and talking inside a fitness or yoga studio, with workout mats on the floor, large window with sheer curtains in the background, and modern hanging light fixtures.
Two women standing on either side of a sign that reads 'THE Sunday CLUB', smiling and posing for the photo in a white room with minimal decor, including a bouquet of flowers and some cushions.
A young woman in an orange top is holding a beagle puppy while sitting cross-legged on a cushion and smiling as she takes a photo of the puppy. Another person, with blonde hair, is in the foreground, also taking a photo of the puppy with a smartphone
A white room with a sign reading 'The Sunday Club' on an easel, a pink vase with pink and white flowers on a white pedestal, a window with a view of a building outside, a stack of light purple canned beverages, and gray exercise mats on the floor.
A person wearing a dark blazer holds a can of Brewdog alcoholic-free beer with peach and passionfruit flavor, while another person holds a similar can in the background.
A woman sitting on a blue chair, wearing sunglasses, earrings, a white eyelet blouse, black pants, and a red jacket, holding a notebook and a pen in a room with light-colored walls and wooden furniture.
Person holding a small black bottle labeled "JOJOBA + LAVENDER GLOW FACIAL OIL" in a store aisle.
A group of people participate in a yoga or stretching class indoors, sitting on mats on a wooden floor. One woman with a bright green headscarf smiles and gestures with her hands while others, including children, are in various poses.
Close-up of a person's hand holding a rectangular green and yellow box labeled 'WATCH' and 'snuggle service matches'. The person's thumb has chipped blue nail polish, and the background is blurred.
Woman smiling and holding a bottle of lavender essential oil in a room with a table of snacks and drinks in the background.
A person with dark skin and curly hair holding a plastic cup of blueberry and blackcurrant yogurt, topped with blueberries, in a store.
Three women standing outdoors in front of trees, smiling and posing with their arms raised. Two signs are visible: one on the left that reads "sunlight society x RoamHer Move Evolve Explore" and one on the right that reads "MIND THE MAT Bondi Flow Ma
Group of women in athletic wear and casual clothing outdoors in a park, sitting and standing on a field with trees in the background, enjoying a group activity or gathering.
Two women standing on a grassy field during an outdoor event with greenery in the background. They are dressed in light-colored casual clothing. There are pink and white decorations and gift bags arranged on blankets on the ground around them, with a
Three people holding green bubble tea drinks with straws outdoors, with blurred trees in the background.
A group of diverse women sitting on a white blanket in a park, having a picnic during daytime. There are trees in the background, and a sign that reads 'La Vie May Faire' is visible behind them. Picnic items and snacks are spread out on the blanket.
Two women in athletic clothing standing outdoors on grass, smiling, with trees in the background. One is holding a green drink, and the other has a clear water bottle. They are wearing matching light pink tops and headbands, one with curly black hair
A woman drinking a green smoothie in a park, wearing sunglasses, a pink sports top, a white headband, and light pink high-waisted leggings. 
portrait photography

Portrait Photography

A woman with blonde, curly hair and wearing pearl earrings, dressed in a cream-colored fur coat, gazes over her shoulder outdoors near a body of water with trees in the background.
A woman with dark hair slicked back, wearing floral earrings and a yellow dress, standing in front of a lush background of red flowers and green leaves.
Young woman with long wavy brown hair, makeup with pink floral eyelash accents, holding a white lace parasol, smiling, wearing a white long-sleeve dress with ruched sleeves, standing outdoors near a concrete column with green foliage in the backgroun
A woman with long dark hair and wearing floral earrings, a floral dress, and a bracelet, stands amidst green foliage, holding a bouquet of yellow and white flowers, and looks slightly upwards with a pensive expression.
Woman dressed in vintage clothing, wearing heels and sunglasses, standing on stairs under a gazebo with columns, holding a parasol, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A woman with blonde hair leaning out of a window with iron bars, looking at the camera, with green trees in the background.
A woman standing outdoors holding a decorative umbrella with a floral pattern. She is dressed in a light-colored floral blazer and bright yellow wide-leg pants, with a lush green background and a pathway beneath her.
A woman with dark hair and gold earrings sitting against a stone column in front of large stone pillars, wearing a black turtleneck, black pants, and a gray blazer, with a leather backpack beside her.
A young woman with long brown hair and light skin looking at the camera with her fingers near her lips, sitting on a wire basket with a white background, wearing a black leather jacket.
Close-up of a woman with long brown hair smiling, her eye makeup decorated with pink and purple flowers, rhinestones, and glitter. 
personal branding photography

Personal Branding Photography

A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black blazer and black pants, sitting on a white couch in a minimalist room with a white background, smiling at the camera.
Close-up of a smiling young man with curly hair, beard, wearing a beige turtleneck, brown suspenders, and silver chains against a black background.
A man with a beard and short hair, wearing a green button-up shirt over a white T-shirt, sitting on a beige couch, holding a pen and a notebook, with a pencil tucked behind his ear, in front of a plain beige wall.
A young woman with long red hair, wearing a green gym set, sitting on a metal chair with a white background, holding her laptop and smiling at the camera.
Close-up of the back of a person's head, showing short black hair, a tan turtleneck sweater, and a brown leather belt with a visible size label.
A man with a beard sitting on a beige couch, wearing a green shirt, white t-shirt, black pants, white sneakers, and writing in a notebook with a black pen.
A young woman standing with long red hair, wearing a red gym set, standing against a white background, looking at her laptop.
Close-up of a person with curly hair working on a silver laptop at a white desk, with pink notebooks and a black pen visible in the foreground.

The Experience

A woman in a black dress sits on the floor as a photographer kneels in front of her, taking her picture against a plain white wall.
A person with curly hair taking a photograph or selfie in an outdoor setting, with a man in a suit and blurred background.

  • Event photography to capture your event naturally, documenting genuine moments, atmosphere, and the details that make it unique.

    Duration: 2–4 hours
    Includes: Minimum of 40–90 professionally edited images
    Location: Your chosen venue

    Some of the events I love to capture include:
    • Brand events and launches
    • Creative workshops and community events
    • Intimate gatherings and celebrations
    • Networking events

    Starting from £250

  • Elevated branding imagery for creatives and founders who want content that feels aligned, confident and professional.

    Designed to create intentional visuals that reflect your work, personality and brand. Whether in a curated studio setting, your own workspace, or a carefully chosen London location.

    Duration: 90–120 minutes
    Includes: 20–30 professionally edited images
    Location: Studio, workspace, or indoor/outdoor London setting

    Starting from £300

  • Creative portrait sessions designed to capture you confidently and authentically.

    Duration: 60–90 minutes
    Includes: 8–15 professionally edited images
    Location: Indoor or outdoor setting of your choice

    Some of my favourite outdoor London backdrops include:
    • Hill Garden and Pergola
    • St Dunstan in the East
    • Bank
    • Barbican Centre

    Starting from £150

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If this feels like the kind of experience you’ve been looking for, I’d love to hear from you.

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Kaya Dawkins
  • A young man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a light brown fedora hat and a black T-shirt with a logo and the word 'MyStopia' printed on it, smiling in front of a plain white background.

    THE BEST and MOST CARING photographer out there

    If you’re in the UK and you’re looking for one of THE BEST and MOST CARING photographers out there, whose actually passionate about getting you the BEST results ~ whether for your personal branding, modeling, events, special occasions or just some new updated headshots for socials, KAYA is your GO TO HIRE! We had the honour of hiring her to shoot at our recent MYNDtopia events & she captured some of the most emotionally connected, and unique visual stories you couldn’t even imagine! Such a brilliantly talented photographer who we genuinely would recommend EVERY TIME! :)

    – Sadiq Hussain

  • A woman with long dark hair and wearing a beige dress stands in front of pink flowering bushes, posing with one arm raised above her head and gazing at the camera.

    Kaya was amazing to work with!

    I've shot with her three times now and loved how the pictures turned out every single time. She has great attention to detail and made me feel very at ease throughout the shoots. If you're looking for top-quality shots, she's definitely the one!

    — Charmaine Au

  • A woman sitting on a light-colored sofa, dressed in a black suit and high heels, wearing large glasses, with short curly hair and dark lipstick, in a room with a textured wall background.

    Kaya and I have been working together across many projects and she is absolutely amazing

    Her style, how she captures even moments I didn't anticipate, her eye for detail and in general the vibe she brings to every set is absolutely phenomenal! I love working with her and will continue to do so! Kaya is an absolute gem!

    — Jenifer Heinen

  • A woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a gray coat with a belt, stands on a stone balcony with ornate columns and lush green foliage in the background.

    What can I say except I highly recommend working with Kaya?

    The afternoon was professional, enthusiastic, the location was perfect and the photographs exquisite . Thank you so much for a truly enjoyable experience , I defo will book again soon

    — Diane Griffiths

  • A woman with long brown hair, wearing white gloves and a white dress, holding a white lace parasol, smiling in front of a stone wall with green foliage in the background.

    I honestly can’t recommend Kaya enough!

    From the moment we started shooting, her energy was so uplifting and made me feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. She has such a natural way of bringing out the best in people and it shows in her work. She sees angles and moments others might miss, and her attention to detail is incredible. The photos turned out even better than I imagined.

    — Maria Costin

  • A woman with blonde hair looking through a window with black metal bars, outside greenery in the background.

    I’ve worked with Kaya on two occasions now and I love the final photos every time!

    She creates an amazing atmosphere and always makes me feel comfortable and confident. I would 100% recommend! I can’t wait for our next shoot together! Thank you so much, Kaya! ❤️

    – Izabela Szczepaniak