Yana Skakun
Essex
Maternity Photographer Essex
Dedham Vale · Hyde Hall · Hylands Park · Thorndon Country Park · Audley End
Bump Photography Across Essex
Essex has more variety than most people expect — from the AONB meadows and ancient hedgerows of Dedham Vale, made famous by Constable, to the RHS garden at Hyde Hall with its immaculate rose gardens, the sweeping parkland at Hylands, and the ancient woodland of Thorndon Country Park. For those near the northern edge of the county, Audley End House near Saffron Walden provides a grand Jacobean house & parkland backdrop that feels like nowhere else in the south-east.
I cover all of Essex — Chelmsford, Colchester, Brentwood, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Epping, Harlow, and Saffron Walden. Sessions at every location are relaxed, warm, and personal to you.
Investment
Maternity Packages
Outdoor Bump Session
£200
- ✓ 60-minute outdoor session
- ✓ Dedham Vale, Hyde Hall or chosen Essex location
- ✓ 20+ hand-edited images
- ✓ Private online gallery
- ✓ High-resolution downloads
Most Popular
Extended Maternity
£295
- ✓ 90-minute session
- ✓ Two Essex locations
- ✓ 35+ hand-edited images
- ✓ Partner & family portraits included
- ✓ Styling advice & posing guide
- ✓ Print credit worth £50
Where We Shoot
Essex Maternity Locations
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Dedham Vale AONB
Constable country — meadows, ancient hedgerows and the River Stour. One of the most naturally beautiful corners of Essex.
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Hyde Hall, Chelmsford
RHS garden with spectacular rose gardens, kitchen garden and wide views across the Essex countryside.
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Hylands Park, Chelmsford
Sweeping restored parkland with neo-classical house — exceptional light and open space for bump photography.
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Thorndon Country Park, Brentwood
Ancient woodland and open grassland just south of Brentwood — beautiful in every season.
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Audley End, Saffron Walden
Jacobean mansion in Lancelot 'Capability' Brown parkland — a stunning backdrop in north Essex.
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Your Home
Intimate lifestyle maternity session in your own Essex home.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book my Essex maternity session?+
Book as soon as your pregnancy is confirmed to secure your preferred date and location. The ideal shooting window is 28–34 weeks — your bump is beautifully rounded and you can still walk comfortably through Hyde Hall or Hylands Park.
Do you cover all of Essex?+
Yes — I cover the full county including Chelmsford, Colchester, Brentwood, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Epping, Harlow, and Saffron Walden.
Can my partner and other children come?+
Absolutely — partner and family portraits are always included and warmly welcomed in every session.
What if the weather is bad on the day?+
We monitor forecasts together and can reschedule at no extra cost if conditions are unsuitable. For some sessions, soft overcast light is actually ideal.
Get in Touch
Book Your Essex Maternity Session
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