Yana Skakun
York · North Yorkshire
Newborn Photographer York
Natural In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Photography
Your First Days at Home in York
York sits at the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds and the Vale of York, and its domestic architecture reflects that varied heritage — Georgian townhouses in the city centre with tall, beautiful windows; Victorian terraces in Acomb and Dringhouses with wide bay casements; North Yorkshire stone cottages that flood with warm afternoon light when the skies are clear. All of these make wonderful environments for newborn photography.
I come to your home in the first two weeks after your baby is born. Two to three hours, natural light, no equipment beyond my camera. The session documents what is actually there: how your home looks, how you hold your baby, how the light falls through the window at that particular hour. Photographs for a lifetime.
My Approach
At home, at your pace
I come to your York or North Yorkshire home and work with your natural light — no studio, no travel for you.
Unhurried sessions
Two to three hours gives space for feeds, cuddles, and the quiet, unrepeatable moments of the first days.
The whole family
Siblings, partners, and the beautiful light of your Yorkshire home are always part of the session.
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 York?+
Book during pregnancy to secure a date around your due date. Newborn lifestyle sessions work best in the first 5–14 days, when babies sleep deeply and settle easily. I hold provisional dates and confirm once your baby arrives.
Do you travel to Harrogate, Malton, Thirsk, and around North Yorkshire?+
Yes — I cover York and a wide area of North Yorkshire including Harrogate, Selby, Malton, Thirsk, Pocklington, and into the Vale of York. Travel within 25 miles of York city centre is included in the session fee.
What makes York homes good for newborn photography?+
York has wonderful domestic architecture across all periods. Georgian town houses in the centre have tall sash windows and gracious proportions; Victorian terraces in Acomb and Fulford have characteristic bay windows; newer family homes in Dringhouses and Rawcliffe have open-plan rooms that work well with natural light. I photograph in whatever room has the best morning or afternoon light — usually a bedroom or living room.
Is this a posed or natural session?+
It is entirely natural and lifestyle-led. There are no studio poses, no props, no wrapping. I document how your family actually is: parents holding their baby, the baby asleep on your chest, siblings meeting their new brother or sister. The resulting photographs feel timeless because they are simply true.
What format are the images delivered in?+
Via private online gallery within 5–14 days. High-resolution print files and web files are both included. You can download, share, and print directly.
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Book Your York Newborn Session
Book during pregnancy to secure your date — I'll confirm once your baby has arrived.