Yana Skakun
St Ives · Cambridgeshire
Maternity Photographer St Ives, Cambridgeshire
St Ives Bridge Chapel · The Great Ouse · Hemingford Abbots & Grey
Maternity Photography in St Ives, Cambridgeshire
I specialise in photographing expectant mothers in and around St Ives, Cambridgeshire. I find the area's distinctive riverside setting — with views of the Great Ouse flowing past St Ives Bridge Chapel and through Great Ouse Meadows — offers a particularly evocative backdrop for these sessions. The character of the town lends itself well to capturing the feeling of anticipation that comes with welcoming new life.
I work to create photographs that reflect the circumstances of each session, focusing on the connection between mother and child. Locations such as Holt Island Nature Reserve, Hemingford Abbots, Hemingford Grey or RSPB Ouse Fen can be incorporated if they suit the desired imagery, always considering the natural light available along the Great Ouse.
Maternity Packages
Outdoor Bump
£200
- ✓ 60-minute session
- ✓ One St Ives location
- ✓ 20+ edited images
- ✓ Online gallery
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Extended Maternity
£295
- ✓ 90-minute session
- ✓ Bridge Chapel + riverside locations
- ✓ 35+ edited images
- ✓ Gallery + print products
- ✓ Partner & children welcome
Coverage
St Ives Maternity Locations
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St Ives Bridge Chapel
I find a particular stillness at St Ives Bridge Chapel, one of only four surviving bridge chapels in England, overlooking the Great Ouse. The light here offers a calm space for images marking the arrival of new life.
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Great Ouse Meadows
Great Ouse Meadows provide open views and textures suitable for capturing moments alongside your growing family — grasses, reeds and the riverbank.
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Holt Island Nature Reserve
Holt Island Nature Reserve offers a serene, wooded backdrop near the Great Ouse — a quiet place for gentle bump portraits.
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Hemingford Abbots
A quiet riverside village by the Great Ouse, close to St Ives — its peaceful atmosphere lends itself well to relaxed maternity portraits.
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Hemingford Grey
Another quiet riverside village by the Great Ouse near St Ives — a lovely, gentle setting for bump photographs.
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Houghton Mill
A National Trust watermill on the Great Ouse near St Ives — its scale offers a distinctive photographic backdrop for expectant parents.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book my St Ives maternity session?+
I generally find that later in the third trimester works well, allowing for a comfortable session while your bump is well rounded.
Is there a travel supplement for St Ives, Cambridgeshire?+
No — there is no travel supplement within 30 miles of my Cambridge base, and St Ives, Cambridgeshire is within that radius.
What time of year is best for an outdoor maternity shoot near St Ives?+
Spring and early autumn tend to offer the most pleasant conditions for outdoor photography around St Ives, Hemingford Abbots and Hemingford Grey.
Can my partner and other children join the session?+
Absolutely — partners and older children are welcome to be included if you would like them to feature in some of the images.
What should I wear for my maternity session?+
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing works well. Layers are useful as the weather can change near the Great Ouse, and natural fabrics tend to photograph nicely.
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