Yana Skakun
Chester & Cheshire
Portrait Photographer
Chester
Natural portraits along the River Dee, Grosvenor Park, and across beautiful Cheshire.
Chester Portrait Sessions
England's Most Complete Walled City
Chester is exceptional among English cities — its complete Roman walls, the unique Rows galleries, the Norman cathedral, and the River Dee combine to make it one of the most photographically rich urban environments anywhere in the country. Beyond the city, the Cheshire Plain opens in every direction with timber-framed villages, ancient market towns, and Beeston Castle rising dramatically from the flat farmland.
I offer individual, couple, and small group portrait sessions across Chester and Cheshire — relaxed, natural, and entirely edited to a contemporary finish.
Sessions & Pricing
Portrait Packages
Individual Portrait
£195
60 min · 15+ edited
A relaxed, unhurried session in Chester or Cheshire — the city's medieval streets and open parkland provide a genuinely varied backdrop.
Couple Portrait
£245
75 min · 20+ edited
Portraits for two — the River Dee meadows and Chester's city walls are among England's most beautiful settings for couple photography.
Small Group
£295
90 min · 25+ edited
Up to five people — family, friends, or any group who want a memorable session in Chester's exceptional surroundings.
Locations
Chester Portrait Settings
Grosvenor Park
Chester's Victorian park on the River Dee — manicured gardens, the ornamental bandstand, and wooded riverside paths. Ideal for all types of portrait sessions.
River Dee & Meadows
The open meadows on the Welsh bank of the Dee, the Groves promenade, and the weir — golden-hour light across the river creates some of the most beautiful portrait backdrops in the northwest.
The Rows & City Centre
Chester's unique two-level medieval timber-framed shopping streets — a uniquely English architectural setting for contemporary urban portraits.
Chester Cathedral Close
The Norman cathedral and its surrounding Close — stone archways, the cloisters garth, and the cathedral gardens — a world of exceptional architectural beauty for portraits with gravitas.
Beeston Castle, Cheshire
The ruined 13th-century castle on its dramatic rocky outcrop in the Cheshire plain — visible for miles and deeply romantic as a portrait backdrop.
Cheshire Countryside & Villages
The Cheshire Plain's black-and-white timbered villages (Bunbury, Tarporley, Nantwich) and open farmland — for portraits that capture the real, unhurried character of this part of England.
FAQs
Where do most people choose for Chester portrait sessions?+
Grosvenor Park and the River Dee meadows are the most popular — enormous variety within a short walk of Chester city centre. The Rows and cathedral area are perfect for more architectural, urban-feeling portraits. Beeston Castle is the choice for something spectacular and romantic.
Can we include Chester's city walls in the session?+
Yes — Chester's complete Roman walls are free to walk and make a wonderful continuous backdrop. The stretch overlooking the River Dee near the Eastgate clock is particularly beautiful.
Do you travel to Wrexham, Mold, or North Wales?+
Yes — North Wales, the Clwydian Range, and Wrexham are within comfortable reach of Chester and are covered with a small travel addition. The Llangollen valley in particular makes an extraordinary portrait setting.
How much does a Chester portrait session cost?+
Individual sessions from £195 (60 min, 15+ edited images). Couple sessions from £245. Small groups (up to 5) from £295. All include editing and a private online gallery.
Can we do a session at Beeston Castle?+
Beeston Castle is an English Heritage site with an admission charge. The surrounding countryside at the base of the hill is publicly accessible and provides the castle as a backdrop without requiring access to the site itself. Sessions inside the castle walls require booking.
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