Yana Skakun
Yana Skakun
Luton · Bedfordshire · Hertfordshire
Natural In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Photography
I travel to homes across Luton and surrounding Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Lifestyle newborn photography in the natural light of your own home — no studio, no styled sets, no journey.
Luton has a diverse and photogenic housing stock. Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Bury Park, High Town, and along the Old Bedford Road have large sash windows and tall ceilings that create soft, even light. Inter-war semis across Stopsley, Limbury, and Leagrave typically have west-facing bay windows perfect for afternoon golden light.
No newborn studio visit, no packing up a fragile baby and navigating Luton traffic. I come to your home, read the light, and photograph your baby's first days exactly where they belong — in the warmth of your own space.
Partners, older siblings, grandparents, family pets — everyone is welcome. These images capture not just the baby, but the entire family story of the first precious days.
2–3 hours
Session length
£350
Investment
40+ delivered
Edited images
5–14 days
Turnaround
Your home
Location
2–3 weeks ahead
Booking
Booking around 28–32 weeks of pregnancy is ideal. I hold your dates provisionally and confirm once your baby arrives. The newborn window — the first two weeks of life — is when babies sleep most soundly and look most 'newborn'. Luton and south Bedfordshire are popular family areas, so early booking is particularly important in spring and early autumn.
In almost all cases, yes. Victorian terraces in Bury Park and High Town have excellent north-facing light through original sash windows. Inter-war semis in Stopsley and Limbury often have generous bay windows. Modern housing across Lewsey, Sundon Park, and Bramingham also works well when positioned to catch natural light. I arrive without a studio setup — just a couple of bags of soft accessories.
I cover Luton and the surrounding area: Dunstable, Harpenden, St Albans, Flitwick, Bedford, Ampthill, Leighton Buzzard, Hitchin, Stevenage, and Milton Keynes. Travel within 25 miles of Luton is included in the session fee.
Yes. If your baby has arrived or is imminent and you don't yet have a booking, please message me directly. I keep a small number of short-notice spaces for exactly this situation. The ideal window is the first 10–14 days of life.
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Sessions book up — enquire early in your pregnancy to secure your dates.