Yana Skakun
Portrait Photographer Gloucester
Gloucester Cathedral · Robinswood Hill · Highnam Court · Painswick · Gloucester Docks
Portrait Photography Gloucester
Portraits That Capture the Real You
Gloucester is one of the most visually varied cities in England for portrait photography — a Norman cathedral of astonishing beauty, restored Victorian docklands, medieval streets, the parkland of Robinswood Hill, and within easy reach the entire Cotswold escarpment with its honey-stone villages, ancient estates, and extraordinary natural light. Whatever portrait style you have in mind, Gloucester and its surroundings have the backdrop for it.
I create relaxed, guided portrait sessions for individuals, couples, and small groups in Gloucester and across Gloucestershire. Whether you need professional images, personal branding photography, or portraits to mark a chapter of your life, every session is guided from start to finish to produce results that genuinely represent you.
Portrait Packages
Individual
£195
60 minutes · 1 person
- ✓ One Gloucester location
- ✓ 15+ hand-edited images
- ✓ Private online gallery
- ✓ High-res downloads
Popular
Full Session
£325
90 minutes · up to 2 people
- ✓ Two Gloucestershire locations
- ✓ 30+ hand-edited images
- ✓ Private online gallery
- ✓ High-res downloads
- ✓ Print credit worth £40
Extended
£495
Half-day · small group
- ✓ Multiple locations
- ✓ 50+ hand-edited images
- ✓ Private online gallery
- ✓ High-res downloads
- ✓ Printed album included
Gloucester Portrait Locations
- Gloucester Cathedral Close — Norman cathedral and cloister gardens — one of England's most beautiful ecclesiastical settings
- Gloucester Docks — Restored Victorian warehouse docks — industrial heritage with extraordinary character
- Robinswood Hill Country Park — Woodland and ridge walks above the city with views to the Cotswold Edge
- Highnam Court, Highnam — Georgian estate parkland with ornamental lake and ancient cedar trees
- Painswick, Cotswolds — The famous 99 yew trees, Regency wool town architecture, and the Cotswold escarpment
- Prinknash Abbey Grounds — Peaceful abbey grounds and valley views on the Cotswold ridge above Gloucester
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be confident in front of a camera?+
Not at all. Guided portrait sessions are designed for camera-shy clients. I direct every shot and most people end up genuinely enjoying the experience.
Can I use Gloucester portraits professionally?+
Yes — all images include a full commercial licence for LinkedIn, business websites, personal branding, and printed marketing material.
Do you cover the whole of Gloucestershire?+
Yes — Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, the Cotswolds, and all surrounding areas.
How long until I receive my edited portrait photos?+
Your edited gallery will be ready within 5–10 business days of your session.
Get in Touch
Book Your Gloucester Portrait Session
Tell me about your vision and I'll be in touch within 24 hours.