Yana Skakun
Yana Skakun

Portraits, family, wedding and event photography across Bethnal Green, Brick Lane, Victoria Park and the wider Tower Hamlets. Documentary and fine-art style.
East London Photography
Bethnal Green sits at the crossroads of old and new London. Its Victorian terraces and Georgian squares share streets with Bangladeshi textile merchants, cutting-edge galleries and tech startups, creating a richly layered backdrop unlike anywhere else in the city. For a photographer, it is endlessly inspiring — every corner holds a story.
I have been photographing in East London for over a decade, building an intimate knowledge of Tower Hamlets' parks, backstreets and markets. From the sunrise light on Columbia Road's cobblestones to the late golden hour falling across Victoria Park's lake, I know when and where the light is at its finest in every season.
Whether you are looking for a contemporary portrait session using Brick Lane's street art as your canvas, a relaxed family afternoon in the People's Park, or a creative wedding that reflects Bethnal Green's multicultural energy — I bring a thoughtful, documentary approach to every shoot. The goal is always images that feel authentically you.
Based in Cambridge and regularly working across East London, I serve Bethnal Green, Hackney, Whitechapel, Bow, Stepney Green, Mile End and the complete London Borough of Tower Hamlets. My clients include families who have grown up here, young professionals drawn to the creative scene and couples who want their wedding documented with genuine honesty.
What I Offer
Personal branding, creative art and individual portrait sessions using the raw urban textures of East London as a living canvas.
Learn More →Relaxed, documentary-style family sessions at Victoria Park, Columbia Road or in your Bethnal Green home — capturing real moments, not posed performances.
Learn More →Creative wedding photography for couples drawn to Bethnal Green's cultural diversity — from Shoreditch ceremony venues to Victoria Park wedding parties.
Learn More →Clean, confident headshots for creatives, tech professionals and entrepreneurs based in Bethnal Green's growing business community.
Learn More →Where We Shoot
From Victorian gardens to canal towpaths, Bethnal Green and Tower Hamlets offer remarkable variety for outdoor photography in all seasons.
The historic pocket park at the heart of Bethnal Green, with the V&A Museum of Childhood as a backdrop. Ideal for family and portrait sessions with beautifully maintained flower beds.
An iconic stretch of street art, textile warehouses and vibrant colour. Perfect for editorial portraits, brand photography and creative shoots that celebrate East London's multicultural character.
On Sunday mornings the cobbled street transforms into a sea of blooms and foliage — an extraordinary backdrop for couples, family and lifestyle sessions in full bloom.
Known as the People's Park, Victoria Park borders Bethnal Green to the north-east. The ornamental lake, Chinese pagoda and wide avenues make it one of East London's finest photography locations.
The towpath between Broadway Market and Mile End offers a peaceful contrast to the urban energy above. Dappled water reflections and narrowboats create a uniquely London atmosphere.
A wonderfully atmospheric Victorian cemetery-turned-nature-reserve just minutes from Bethnal Green, offering moss-covered headstones, mature woodland and a sense of timeless beauty.
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Portrait, family, wedding or event — let's create something beautiful in East London together.