Yana Skakun
Yana Skakun
York · Professional Headshots
York · Harrogate · Scarborough · North Yorkshire
Individuals · Teams · Brands
York is one of England's most distinctive cities — a blend of heritage, tourism, legal and financial services, and independent creative businesses. Whether you're a barrister at the Bar, a business owner in Harrogate, or a creative director building a personal brand, a professional headshot is the image that precedes every introduction.
I offer individual and team headshot sessions in York and across North Yorkshire — portable studio setups at your office, or dedicated sessions using York's exceptional architecture as a brand backdrop.
Sessions
Individual Headshot
£175
45 min · 10 images
Professional Brand
£295
90 min · 25 images
Team Session
£495
Half day · 8 per person
Create immediate trust
Research consistently shows that people make judgements about competence and warmth within milliseconds of seeing a face. A polished, directed headshot controls that first impression.
Reflect your professional context
A solicitor in chambers needs a different visual tone from a creative consultant or a startup founder. I tailor the session to the impression you need to make.
Remain consistent across a team
Nothing undermines a company website more than a mix of selfies, casual photos, and formal portraits. Team sessions produce one consistent visual language.
Outlast a single platform
Every image is delivered in formats sized for LinkedIn, website, press, email signature, and print — so your investment works across every channel.
Coverage
York City Centre
York's thriving professional sector spans heritage tourism, legal, financial, and creative industries. Studio and location headshots within the historic city walls.
Shambles & Bootham
Beautiful architectural backdrops and light in York's iconic streets — ideal for personal brand portraits that combine professionalism with a distinctive sense of place.
Harrogate
Harrogate's spa town setting houses a concentration of professional services, independent businesses, and creatives. Studio or on-location headshots across the town.
Scarborough & North Yorkshire Coast
Professional headshots for business owners and professionals along the North Yorkshire coast and surrounding rural areas — portable studio setup travels to you.
Yes. I travel to York and across North Yorkshire for individual and team sessions. For larger team bookings, travel is often included — contact me for a tailored quote.
Yes — personal brand portraits using York's cobbled streets and historic buildings can be a beautiful addition to a brand session. I can advise on the best spots and how to incorporate architectural context.
For corporate and team headshots I prefer a controlled indoor setup for lighting consistency. For personal brand images, York's historic streets or your own office environment can work wonderfully.
Up to 8 team members in a half-day session. Each individual is photographed separately, with expression coaching and multiple frames to choose from. Delivery is within 5 working days.
90 minutes, up to three looks, headshots plus brand-use images, 25 fully retouched images, and a full usage licence for website, social and print. Delivered in 3 working days.
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Individual sessions, team days, and on-location shoots across York and North Yorkshire.