Yana Skakun
Yana Skakun
Richmond, Surrey
Richmond Park · Kew Royal Botanic Gardens · Ham House · Petersham Meadows · Thames Riverside
Richmond is one of the most beautiful corners of south-west London, and it offers exceptional maternity photography settings. Richmond Park — the largest of the Royal Parks, with 2,500 acres and over 650 free-roaming deer — provides expansive green space with ancient oak trees and natural animal encounters that are unique in any London context. Isabella Plantation's woodland garden is outstanding in full bloom.
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens offers the Palm House, Japanese Pagoda, and extensive formal grounds. Ham House and Garden (National Trust) — a beautifully preserved Stuart house — adds formal garden structure and ha-ha views across Petersham Meadows to the Thames. Richmond Bridge and the Thames towpath at low tide provide classic riverside companions. I cover Richmond TW9–TW10, Kew, Ham, Petersham, Twickenham, Kingston, East Sheen, and Mortlake.
Packages
£200
£295
Where We Shoot
Richmond Park TW10
2,500-acre Royal Park — 650 deer, ancient oaks & Isabella Plantation
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens
Palm House, Pagoda & formal gardens — UNESCO World Heritage site
Ham House & Garden (NT)
Stuart house with formal garden — ha-ha views to Petersham Meadows
Petersham Meadows & Thames Riverside
Thames-side meadows — Richmond Bridge to Twickenham towpath
Richmond Hill Terrace
Turner's Thames panorama — only view in England protected by Act of Parliament
Your Home, Richmond & SW London
Relaxed in-home studio session in your own familiar surroundings
28–34 weeks is ideal for a beautifully rounded bump. Richmond Park and Kew are wonderful year-round — book early to secure your preferred season.
Absolutely. The Extended Maternity package includes partner and sibling portrait time within each session.
Kew Gardens requires entry — I can arrange this as part of your session booking, or you may already be a member. Richmond Park is free to enter.
Richmond TW9–TW10, Kew, Ham, Petersham, Twickenham, Kingston upon Thames, East Sheen, Mortlake, and surrounding south-west London areas.
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