Yana Skakun
Yana Skakun
Kent
Leeds Castle · Sissinghurst · Hever Castle · Knole · Scotney Castle
Kent — the Garden of England — is extraordinarily rich in outdoor locations for maternity photography. Leeds Castle rising from its moat is one of the most photographed buildings in England, but its surrounding parkland and grounds are equally beautiful for portrait sessions. Sissinghurst Castle Garden, created by Vita Sackville-West, is perhaps the most celebrated garden in England. Hever Castle — childhood home of Anne Boleyn — has a formal Italian garden and lake. And Knole Estate in Sevenoaks, one of the largest houses in England set in medieval deer park, gives an incomparable parkland backdrop.
I cover all of Kent — Maidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Folkestone, Ashford, Dover, Margate, Whitstable, and every town and village across the county.
Investment
£200
£295
Where We Shoot
Leeds Castle, Maidstone
Medieval castle rising from a moat — stunning parkland and water gardens across 500 acres of Kentish countryside
Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Cranbrook
Vita Sackville-West's incomparable garden — walled rooms, famous White Garden, and rose collection
Hever Castle, Edenbridge
Childhood home of Anne Boleyn — Italian garden, lake, and medieval castle grounds
Knole Estate, Sevenoaks
One of England's largest houses in a medieval deer park — extraordinary ancient parkland light
Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst
Ruined moated castle in romantic garden designed around its own ruins — utterly unique in England
Your Home
Intimate lifestyle maternity session at your own Kent home
28–34 weeks is ideal — your bump is beautifully defined and you are still comfortable walking through Leeds Castle grounds or Knole's deer park. Book early for peak summer and autumn dates.
Yes — I cover Maidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Folkestone, Ashford, Dover, Margate, Whitstable, and all Kentish towns and villages.
Absolutely — partner and family portraits are always included and warmly welcomed.
Every season is beautiful in Kent. Sissinghurst rose season (June–July) is extraordinary; Hever in autumn; Knole deer park in winter mist gives incredible atmosphere; Leeds Castle in spring is stunning.
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