Yana Skakun
Yana Skakun
Exeter · Professional Headshots
Exeter · Tiverton · Torquay · Devon
Natural · Professional · Modern
Exeter is the commercial and professional hub of the South West beyond Bristol — home to Exeter University, a thriving creative and technology sector, law firms, accountancy practices, and an expanding digital economy. Devon's professional community increasingly competes for clients and talent on national platforms where personal brand photography has become a significant differentiator.
My approach to business headshots is natural and contemporary — confident, approachable images that work in the full range of professional contexts, from formal corporate directories to the personal style expected on creative platforms and LinkedIn's increasingly visual feed.
Packages
Individual
£175
45 minutes · 5 images
Professional Brand
£295
90 minutes · 15 images
Team
£495
half day · 30 images
Exeter's growing economy
Exeter has been one of England's fastest-growing regional economies for two decades — driven by the university, a tech sector centred on Exeter Science Park, financial and legal services, and proximity to a large and affluent rural catchment across Devon and Cornwall. That growth creates increasing competition for clients and talent on platforms where headshot quality is visible.
Remote work visibility
Devon's attract as a place to work remotely has brought significant numbers of London and national professionals to Exeter and the county. Many now compete nationally from a Devon base — and a national-quality professional headshot is part of signalling that professional parity with London-based competitors.
University city professional culture
Exeter University's consistent top-10 ranking and its business school make Exeter a graduate-retaining city with a professional culture that trends younger and more digitally aware than comparable regional centres. LinkedIn profile photography is a normal expectation in this professional culture.
Natural light advantage
Exeter's south-westerly position gives it more annual sunshine hours than almost any other UK city outside the south coast. That translates directly into more available natural light for the outdoor portraits that produce the most natural and relaxed professional headshots.
Locations
Exeter City Centre
Exeter Cathedral Close and the medieval streets of the city centre provide a historic architectural backdrop for business portraits with distinct character — the red sandstone of the cathedral and city walls creates warmer, richer tones than the limestone common to Bath or Oxford. Exeter's compact, walkable centre makes location changes between session spots straightforward.
Exeter Cathedral Quarter
The Cathedral Close — the precinct of buildings immediately surrounding Exeter Cathedral — is one of England's finest medieval urban spaces. The mix of medieval, Georgian, and Victorian buildings facing the cathedral green provides varied portrait backgrounds within a 200-metre radius. The cathedral itself at dawn or dusk light is exceptional.
Your Office or Studio
I bring a portable studio setup to office sessions across Exeter and Devon — two Godox studio lights, multiple backdrop options, and a reflector kit that fits in a standard car. On-location office sessions are available at no travel supplement for Exeter city centre and within 5 miles of the city.
Devon Countryside
For creative professionals, small business owners, and sole traders who want brand photography with a distinctly Devon character — the Exe Valley, Dartmoor edge, or the East Devon AONB coastline — I can incorporate natural landscape into headshot and brand sessions at no additional cost for locations within 30 minutes of Exeter.
Yes — Exeter is a regular destination. I photograph business headshots, executive portraits, LinkedIn profiles, and team photography across Exeter, Tiverton, Torquay, and the wider Devon area. Contact me to discuss your requirements and preferred session location.
Yes — I bring a full portable studio setup to office sessions. Two Godox studio lights, white, grey, and black backdrops, and a setup that fits comfortably in most meeting rooms. On-location office sessions are available at no travel supplement for Exeter city centre and within 5 miles. Further Devon locations by arrangement.
Retouched images are delivered within 48 hours via your personal online gallery with direct download. Rush delivery in 24 hours is available. Files are delivered in both web-optimised and high-resolution versions suitable for print.
Solid colours in darker tones — navy, charcoal, forest green, burgundy — photograph well and minimise distraction from your face. Avoid busy patterns and pure white if shooting against light backgrounds. I share a full preparation guide after booking. Multiple outfit changes are included in the Professional Brand package.
Yes — I photograph team headshots, creative business brand photography, and corporate events across Devon. The Team package covers up to 8 people in a half-day. For larger groups, multi-day projects, or brand photography combining headshots with environmental business photography, contact me for custom pricing.
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