Yana Skakun
Leicester & Leicestershire
Portrait Photographer
Leicester
Natural portraits at Bradgate Park, Victoria Park, Abbey Park, and across Leicestershire.
Portrait Photography in Leicester
Ancient Parkland, City Parks & Leicestershire Countryside
Leicester sits at the edge of some of England's most characterful parkland. Bradgate Park — 850 acres of ancient countryside in Charnwood Forest with roaming deer, old-growth oak, and the evocative ruins of Lady Jane Grey's birthplace — is one of the finest portrait locations in the Midlands. Victoria Park's civic avenues and Abbey Park's riverside ruins offer an entirely different, more intimate quality close to the city centre.
My approach to Leicester portrait sessions is unhurried and natural — working with the landscape and available light to create images that feel like a true record of who you are, in a place that matters.
Investment
Portrait Session Packages
Individual Portrait
£195
45 min · 20+ images
- 1 location in Leicester
- Solo portrait session
- 20+ edited images
- Online gallery within 7 days
Most Popular
Full Session
£325
1.5 hrs · 50+ images
- 2 locations or looks
- Solo, couple, or small group
- 50+ edited images
- Online gallery within 7 days
Extended Session
£495
3 hours · 90+ images
- Multiple locations
- Wardrobe changes welcome
- 90+ edited images
- Priority 5-day delivery
Favourite Leicester Portrait Locations
- ✓Bradgate Park · LE6 — 850 acres of ancient parkland with ruins of Lady Jane Grey's birthplace
- ✓Victoria Park · LE2 — The civic heart of Leicester, beautiful in all seasons
- ✓Abbey Park · LE4 — Riverside parkland beside the ruins of Leicester Abbey
- ✓Watermead Country Park · LE7 — Lakes and wetland meadows north of the city
- ✓Charnwood Forest · LE12 — Ancient rocky woodland and open heath north of Loughborough
- ✓Stoughton Farm Park · LE2 — Quiet South Leicestershire countryside close to the city
Portrait FAQs
Where do you photograph portraits in Leicester?+
I photograph across Leicester and Leicestershire — most often at Bradgate Park (ancient parkland, deer park, and the ruins of Lady Jane Grey's birthplace), Victoria Park, and Abbey Park. For those wanting genuine countryside, Charnwood Forest and the meadows around Watermead Country Park are excellent.
How far in advance do I need to book?+
For Leicester portraits, booking 2–4 weeks in advance is ideal for weekdays; 4–6 weeks for weekend sessions. Spring and autumn book up fastest.
Do you cover Loughborough, Hinckley, and the wider county?+
Yes — I photograph across all of Leicestershire including Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, and Oakham in Rutland. Travel throughout the county is included.
What should I wear?+
Wear what feels authentically you. Neutral, earth tones, and solid colours tend to photograph best against Bradgate's ancient landscape and Victoria Park's green. I'll send a preparation guide after booking.
Get in Touch
Book Your Leicester Portrait Session
Tell me your ideal location and time of year — I'll be in touch to confirm.