Yana Skakun
Cheltenham · Gloucestershire · Cotswolds
Newborn Photographer Cheltenham
Natural In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Photography
Your First Days at Home in Cheltenham
Cheltenham is one of the best-preserved Regency towns in England, and its domestic architecture is exceptional. The stucco terraces of Pittville and Montpellier have large sash windows and gracious proportions that produce beautiful, even, soft light throughout the day. Victorian suburbs in Charlton Kings and Hatherley have wide bay windows and high-ceilinged rooms. And beyond the town, the Cotswold stone villages — Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, the villages around Cirencester — have their own warm, honey-coloured quality of light that photographs magnificently.
I come to your home in the first two weeks after your baby arrives. Two to three quiet hours, natural light only, no equipment beyond my camera. Feeds, sleeps, siblings meeting the baby, the way you hold your newborn in the rooms you love — documented honestly, in the place where your family story begins.
My Approach
At home, at your pace
I come to your Cheltenham or Cotswolds home and work with your natural light — no studio, no travel, everything at your pace.
Unhurried sessions
Two to three hours creates space for feeds, sleeps, and the quietly extraordinary character of the first days.
The whole family
Siblings, partners, and the beautiful light of your Gloucestershire home are always part of what I photograph.
Session Details
Session length
2–3 hours
Investment
£350
Images
40+ edited
Gallery delivery
5–14 days
Location
Your home
Turnaround
2–3 weeks
Questions
When should I book a newborn session in Cheltenham?+
During pregnancy is ideal, to reserve a date in your due-date window. Lifestyle newborn sessions work best in the first 5–14 days when babies settle deeply and sleep naturally during the session. I hold provisional dates and confirm once your baby has arrived safely.
Do you travel to Gloucester, Stroud, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, and the Cotswolds?+
Yes — I cover Cheltenham and a wide area of Gloucestershire including Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Moreton-in-Marsh, and into the Cotswold stone villages. Travel within 25 miles of Cheltenham is included in the session fee.
What makes Cheltenham and Cotswolds homes good for newborn photography?+
Cheltenham has some of the finest Regency domestic architecture in England. The stucco terraces of Pittville and Montpellier have large sash windows and very gracious rooms that flood with soft morning light. Victorian and Edwardian suburbs in Charlton Kings and Hatherley have the characteristic bay windows and high ceilings that work excellently for natural-light newborn photography. And Cotswold stone cottages and farmhouses — the honey-coloured stone reflecting light warmly — are among the most beautiful domestic settings anywhere for this kind of work.
Are siblings and family portraits included?+
Yes, always. Sibling portraits — the first meeting, quiet moments together — are among the most treasured images from any newborn session, and they are always included without additional charge. I am patient and experienced working with young children.
How are the images delivered?+
Via private online gallery within 5–14 days of your session. High-resolution print files and web-sized files are both included. You can download, share, and print directly from the gallery.
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Book Your Cheltenham Newborn Session
Book during pregnancy to secure your date — I'll confirm once your baby has arrived.