Yana Skakun
York · strategy-led
Personal Branding Photographer York
On-location brand sessions across York — for academics, heritage professionals, and entrepreneurs who need imagery that builds authority and attracts the right clients.
Who books this
York professionals who show up visually
- University of York academics and researchers building a public profile
- Heritage-sector professionals — museum curators, conservators, archivists
- Entrepreneurs and founders based in York and North Yorkshire
- Therapists, coaches, and wellness practitioners in private practice
- Authors, speakers, and consultants updating their media presence
- Creative professionals, independent traders, and freelancers across York
York locations
Museum Quarter & city walls
York's medieval architecture creates an immediately authoritative backdrop — ideal for authors, historians, heritage-sector professionals, and anyone whose brand is rooted in depth and provenance.
University of York campus
The Heslington campus with its lake, modern architecture, and research facilities suits academics, scientists, and education professionals building a public-facing profile.
Shambles & medieval streets
The overhanging timber-framed buildings of the Shambles and the surrounding medieval lanes give York a distinctiveness no other city in England can match. Best for heritage, craft, food, and creative businesses.
York Guildhall & business centre
The civic and commercial district around Coney Street and the Guildhall — professional and central, suited to solicitors, financial advisors, and business consultants.
Merchants' district & Fossgate
York's independent business quarter — galleries, restaurants, specialist shops. The right backdrop for lifestyle entrepreneurs, independent retailers, and creative consultants.
Your York workspace
Your studio, office, therapy room, or shop floor — photographed to show what it actually looks and feels like to work with you.
Packages
Brand Starter
2 hours
£345
- Pre-session brand strategy call
- 1–2 York locations
- Up to 2 outfit changes
- 40 fully edited images
- Online gallery + download
Popular
Brand Half Day
4 hours
£545
- In-depth brand strategy call
- 2–3 York locations
- Up to 3 outfit changes
- 70 fully edited images
- Usage licence + priority delivery
Brand Full Day
Full day
£795
- Comprehensive brand strategy
- Multiple York locations
- Unlimited outfit changes
- 100+ fully edited images
- Full usage licence
Prices shown exclude York travel supplement of £80.
Questions
Do you travel to York?
Yes — a travel supplement of £80 applies for York sessions. I work across North Yorkshire regularly and plan York visits to accommodate multiple clients where possible.
Can we shoot early morning before the tourists arrive?
Absolutely — and I strongly recommend it for sessions in the Shambles and the Museum Quarter. The medieval streets have a completely different atmosphere at 7am, and the light is better too. Sessions at first light are available for all packages.
Can we use the University of York for a session?
Yes — the University campus is accessible for personal brand sessions. Lead time of 2–3 weeks is recommended. I can advise on the best areas based on your professional context.
What's included in the strategy call?
We cover your brand position, ideal clients, which platforms you use most, outfit choices, and the mood you want your images to communicate. It takes around 30 minutes and consistently improves the results of the shoot.
Book a York brand session
Tell me about your business and what you're hoping to communicate — I'll be in touch within 24 hours to discuss the right package.
Get in Touch
Let's Create Together
Tell me about your vision and I'll be in touch within 24 hours.