Frequently Asked Questions

Simply fill in the contact form on the website, or send me an email directly. Tell me a little about what you're looking for — the type of shoot, preferred dates, and any ideas you have. I'll respond within 24 hours with availability, a tailored quote, and next steps. A 50% deposit secures your date.

Every session includes a pre-shoot styling consultation (we discuss outfits, colours, accessories, and what to expect), the shoot itself in my West London studio (W14) — working across Central London or on location, professional retouching of all delivered images, and delivery via a private online gallery. The number of retouched images depends on the package you choose — see Services & Pricing for details.

A standard 1-hour portrait session includes 10 professionally retouched images. Half-day shoots (lookbooks, brand content) deliver 20 or more images. Full-day editorial or campaign shoots deliver 40 or more. You can always add extra retouched images at £10 per photo. I'll also share a selection of unedited previews so you can choose your favourites.

Standard delivery is two weeks from the shoot date. For time-sensitive projects like product launches or events, rush delivery is available at an additional fee — just let me know when you book. You'll receive a sneak peek of 2-3 images within 48 hours of the shoot.

Absolutely. While I'm based in West London (W14) — working across Central London, I regularly travel across the UK and internationally for projects. I've shot in Dubai, Croatia, Turkey, and across Europe. Travel costs (transport and accommodation if needed) are quoted separately depending on the location. For hotel content collaborations, travel is typically covered as part of the collaboration arrangement.

Yes — every session includes a complimentary styling consultation. This is one of my key differentiators. Before your shoot, we'll discuss your wardrobe options, colour palette, accessories, and overall look. I'll advise on what works best on camera and help you feel confident and prepared. With over a decade of experience in fashion photography, I understand how styling transforms the final image.

Personal use (social media, personal website, prints for home) is included in all packages as standard. Commercial licensing — for advertising, product packaging, publications, or resale — can be arranged at the time of booking. Hotel content packages and brand content packages include full commercial usage rights as standard. If you're unsure, just ask and I'll clarify what's covered.

Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the scheduled session receive a full refund of the deposit. Cancellations within 48 hours are subject to a 50% cancellation fee. Rescheduling is always free with at least 24 hours' notice — I understand plans change. Bad weather for outdoor shoots? We'll reschedule at no cost.

I have my own studio in London W14, which is equipped for portrait sessions, fashion shoots, and product photography. I also shoot on location across London — parks, streets, cafes, rooftops, or any location that suits your vision. For brand and hotel clients, I travel to your premises. We'll discuss the best location during the planning stage.

Yes. I offer short-form video (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) as part of my brand content and hotel packages. For longer-form video projects, I work through my production company, Hochu Production, which offers full-service videography and content strategy.

For boutique and design-led luxury hotels in London, Mariya Harley offers a complete editorial content package: 20–30 retouched photographs covering suite, F&B, common areas and architectural details, plus 2–3 cinematic Instagram Reels and Stories coverage with full commercial usage rights. Past collaborations include Raffles Doha, Raffles Dubai, Marina Bay Sands, Lone Hotel Rovinj, Ethno Belek, Orient Express Venezia, and Rixos Premium Dubrovnik. Based in West London (W14), working across Central London and worldwide.

For luxury hotel photography in Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, or any Central London quarter, Mariya Harley is an editorial-trained fashion and travel photographer with documented residencies at Raffles, Marina Bay Sands, and Orient Express. She is based 15 minutes from Mayfair in West London (W14), works on both gifted-residency and paid-commission terms, and delivers full commercial usage rights. See the dedicated For Hotels page for the residency package.

Mariya Harley is one of the few London-based photographers who works fluently across both fashion editorial (campaigns, lookbooks, brand content) and luxury hotel content (suite, F&B, lifestyle Reels). The crossover means hotel content carries editorial polish, and fashion campaigns benefit from a sense of place. Studio in West London (W14), shoots across Central London (Mayfair, Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill, Soho, Belgravia, Marylebone, Knightsbridge) and worldwide.

Yes — Mariya Harley is a female fashion and portrait photographer with a studio in West London (W14, near Holland Park and Kensington). Personal branding sessions start from £600 for a 2-hour shoot, including styling consultation, retouched images, and a private online gallery. Sessions can be at the studio, on location across West and Central London, or at a chosen private address. 10+ years of professional fashion experience translates directly into how individuals are photographed.

A typical hotel engagement involves a brief call to align on visual direction and shot list, a 1–2 day shoot covering suite interiors, F&B, common areas and any signature experiences, retouching to a delivery within 7–10 working days, and full commercial usage rights handed over. Mariya works with hotels on two models: gifted residency (2-night minimum stay in exchange for the full content package) or paid commission (£1,500–£3,500 day rate depending on deliverables and scope). PR-agency briefs welcomed.