Yana Skakun
Aberdeen · Aberdeenshire · Royal Deeside
Newborn Photographer Aberdeen
Natural In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Photography
Your First Days at Home in Aberdeen
I travel to homes across Aberdeen and the wider Aberdeenshire area for lifestyle newborn photography in the natural light of your own home — no studio, no props, no journey.
Aberdeen granite homes, beautiful light
Aberdeen is almost entirely built in local granite — and granite homes have a distinctive quality of diffused, even light that makes them naturally excellent for photography. Victorian terraces in the West End, Broomhill, and Ferryhill have high ceilings and generous sash windows. Inter-war semis in Cults, Milltimber, and Bieldside often have well-proportioned rooms with excellent north sky light.
I come to you
No studio visit, no venturing out with a newborn into Aberdeen weather. I come to your home, read the granite light, find the warmest spots, and document your first days exactly as they are — in your own space, surrounded by familiar sounds and smells.
Your whole family included
Partners, older children, grandparents, pets — all welcome. These images tell the complete story of who welcomed this baby into the world.
Session Details
2–3 hours
Session length
£350
Investment
40+ delivered
Edited images
5–14 days
Turnaround
Your home
Location
2–3 weeks ahead
Booking
Questions
When should I book a newborn session in Aberdeen?+
Around 28–32 weeks of pregnancy is ideal. I hold your dates provisionally and confirm once your baby arrives. Aberdeen has a large professional population with many young families, particularly in the West End, the south side, and the growing Westhill and Kingswells areas. Peak spring and autumn months book up early, so early enquiry is recommended.
Will my Aberdeen granite home suit lifestyle newborn photography?+
Aberdeen's granite homes are excellent for natural light photography. The stone walls are typically thick, which keeps interior temperatures stable, and the large original windows typical of Victorian and Edwardian Aberdeen properties create beautiful directional light. Modern homes in Kingswells, Bridge of Don, and Countesswells also photograph well with the right setup.
How far around Aberdeen do you travel for newborn sessions?+
I cover Aberdeen and a wide surrounding area: Stonehaven, Inverurie, Westhill, Banchory, Ellon, Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Huntly, and locations across Royal Deeside. Travel within 30 miles of Aberdeen city centre is included in the session fee.
What is Aberdeen weather like for a home newborn session?+
The beauty of home newborn photography is that weather is completely irrelevant — we are inside your home entirely. Overcast days are actually preferred for newborn photography as they provide soft, even natural light through windows. Aberdeen's frequent overcast skies are ideal conditions for lifestyle newborn work.
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Book Your Aberdeen Newborn Session
Sessions book up — enquire early in your pregnancy to secure your dates.