Yana Skakun
London Photographer
Anniversary Photographer London
Marking the milestones in your relationship at London's most beautiful locations — Hampstead Heath, Kew Gardens, the Thames riverbank, Holland Park, and Greenwich.
Book a SessionCouples Photography London
Anniversary Portrait Sessions in London
Wedding anniversaries are the relationship milestones that most often go undocumented — couples have photographs from their wedding day but rarely anything marking the years that followed. An anniversary session is the natural answer: unhurried, focused entirely on the two of you, and creating images that will mean more as time passes.
London's scale means it contains a remarkable diversity of settings for anniversary photography — wild open heathland at Hampstead, the world-class botanical collections at Kew, intimate Japanese gardens in Holland Park, the great sweep of the Thames at Greenwich, and thousands of wedding venues scattered across every borough. Whatever atmosphere you want — romantic and pastoral, architectural and urban, intimate and quiet — London has the location for it.
Anniversary sessions here are relaxed and conversational. We spend time together in beautiful places, and I photograph you naturally in them. Many couples find anniversary sessions feel more relaxed than their wedding day photography precisely because there is no schedule, no guests, no pressure — just the two of you and a camera.
London Anniversary Locations
Hampstead Heath
Parliament Hill, the ponds, the ancient woodland of Kenwood, and the wild open spaces of the Heath offer the most naturally photogenic anniversary setting in London — panoramic city views, genuine countryside atmosphere, and extraordinary variety across its 790 acres.
Thames Riverbank
Barnes, Strand on the Green, Chiswick Bridge, and the lesser-known river bends west of the city give you the river without the tourist crowds. Blue hour on the Thames produces some of the most atmospheric anniversary portraits possible in London.
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens
The world's most famous botanic garden — the Palm House, the Japanese pagoda, the wisteria pergola, the wildflower meadows. Anniversary sessions at Kew offer curated, world-class botanical beauty in every season.
Holland Park & The Kyoto Garden
The Kyoto Garden's Japanese pond, cascading waterfall, and ornamental stone lanterns create an extraordinary sense of quiet and intimacy that is hard to believe exists within Zone 2. Holland Park's wooded paths are equally beautiful.
Greenwich Park & Royal Observatory
The formal gardens, the deer park, the Queen's House at the foot of the hill, and the skyline of Canary Wharf across the river — Greenwich sets anniversary portraits in a context of extraordinary historical and visual grandeur.
Revisiting Your Wedding Venue
London has thousands of wedding venues across every borough and neighbourhood. Returning to where you married — the church, the hotel, the private members' club — for your anniversary session creates photographs of particular personal resonance.
Anniversary Photography Gallery
Anniversary Photography Packages
Anniversary Portrait
£250
1 hour
- 1-hour session
- One London location
- 40+ edited photographs
- Online gallery
- Hi-res download
Most Popular
Anniversary Experience
£395
2 hours
- 2-hour session
- Two London locations
- 70+ edited photographs
- Online gallery + hi-res
- Location planning guidance
Vow Renewal / Milestone
£595
Half day
- Half-day session
- Multiple locations
- 100+ edited photographs
- Online gallery + hi-res
- Vow renewal coverage included
Frequently Asked Questions
Are anniversary sessions formal or relaxed?
Entirely your choice — and London's range of locations means I can match the setting to your preferred atmosphere. Kew Gardens or Kenwood tend to draw out something classic and elegant. The Thames riverbank or Hampstead ponds feel more spontaneous and natural. Most sessions blend both.
Which anniversary years are most popular for photography?
The first anniversary is increasingly popular — a reunion with the romance of that first year. Fifth, tenth, silver (25) and golden (50) anniversaries are natural milestone markers. But any anniversary worth celebrating is worth photographing — I work with couples marking every year from 1 to 40+.
Can we book a session at our London wedding venue?
Yes — and I highly recommend it for significant anniversaries. I can contact the venue on your behalf to arrange access and often negotiate a rate or complimentary use for photography sessions. Many London venues welcome anniversary return visits.
Can we include our children in the session?
Yes — anniversary sessions with children naturally evolve into family milestone portraits. They work particularly well at parks like Hampstead or Greenwich where children have space to move and play while I create couple portraits between the family frames.
What time of year is best for a London anniversary session?
Kew Gardens is particularly extraordinary in spring (blossom, magnolias) and summer (roses, wisteria). Hampstead Heath is beautiful in autumn colour. The Thames at blue hour in winter — when the light sets early and the city glows — is among the most atmospheric portrait environments in Europe.
Get in Touch
Let's Create Together
Tell me about your vision and I'll be in touch within 24 hours.