Yana Skakun
Portrait Photographer Ely
Ely Cathedral · River Great Ouse · Cathedral Close · Fenland Skies
Portrait Photography
Portrait Sessions in Ely
Ely Cathedral has presided over the fenland since the 12th century, and the light that crosses the flat Cambridgeshire landscape to illuminate its towers is unlike anything you will find in hillier parts of England. The Cathedral Close — its ancient walls, Bishop's Gardens, and sheltered courtyards — gives portrait sessions a depth of history and a range of backdrops in a very compact area. The River Great Ouse flows alongside the city with willow-banked paths and open water reflections. And above everything, those vast fenland skies.
I cover Ely, Soham, Littleport, March, Chatteris, and the surrounding Cambridgeshire fenland. Cambridge city is also accessible for combined sessions.
Investment
Portrait Packages
Individual Portrait
£195
- ✓ 45-minute session
- ✓ One Ely location
- ✓ 15+ edited images
- ✓ Online gallery
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Full Portrait Session
£325
- ✓ 90-minute session
- ✓ Cathedral + riverside
- ✓ 30+ edited images
- ✓ Gallery + print credit £30
- ✓ Styling consultation
Extended Day Session
£495
- ✓ Half-day (3–4 hours)
- ✓ Multiple Ely locations
- ✓ 60+ edited images
- ✓ Print credit £75
- ✓ Priority delivery
Locations
Ely Portrait Locations
Ely Cathedral & Close
One of England's finest Norman cathedrals — the Close and surrounding gardens give sheltered, atmospheric portrait settings across every season.
River Great Ouse, Ely
Willow-lined riverbank walks, moored boats, and wide water reflections — beautiful in golden-hour light.
Bishop's Gardens, Ely
Formal gardens of the Bishop's Palace — sheltered, enclosed, and beautifully maintained.
Ely Riverside Meadows
Open meadow beside the Ouse with fenland views — wide skies and sweeping landscape portraits.
Roswell Pits Nature Reserve
Wetland reserve on the edge of Ely — open water, willow, and fenland birdlife.
Oliver Cromwell's House
17th-century timber-framed house in the heart of Ely — intimate historic streetscape setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cover all of the Ely area?+
Yes — I cover Ely city, Soham, Littleport, March, Chatteris, and the Cambridgeshire fens. Cambridge sessions can also be combined.
What time of day is best for Ely Cathedral portraits?+
Golden hour — the hour before sunset — casts incredible warm light across the Cathedral's pale limestone facade. Early morning also gives beautiful low light and fewer visitors.
Can I photograph inside Ely Cathedral?+
Interior sessions require a photography permit arranged with the Cathedral. I can advise on this process and coordinate access for your session.
Are families and couples welcome?+
All portrait packages welcome individuals, couples, and full family groups. All sizes are covered at the same price.
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