Yana Skakun
Portrait Photographer Plymouth
Individual · Couple · Professional Portraits
Plymouth Has Some of England's Most Extraordinary Portrait Locations
Few UK cities offer the landscape variety of Plymouth — Hoe and Sound, Dartmoor, South Devon coast, Tamar Valley, and National Trust estates. I photograph individuals, couples, authors, and professionals who want portraits that genuinely reflect where they live.
Packages
Individual
£195
45 min
- — 1 location
- — 1–2 looks
- — 10 edited images
- — Private gallery
Most Popular
Full Session
£325
90 min
- — 2 locations
- — Multiple looks
- — 25 edited images
- — Private gallery
- — Print release
Extended
£495
Half day
- — 3+ locations
- — Unlimited looks
- — 50 edited images
- — Private gallery
- — All print rights
Plymouth Portrait Locations
- Plymouth Hoe & the Sound PL1 — Dramatic coastal headland overlooking Plymouth Sound and Drake's Island
- Mount Edgcumbe Country Park PL10 — Formal gardens, woodland, and panoramic Sound views across the Tamar
- Haytor & Dartmoor tors PL20 — Ancient granite moorland with vast, clear Devon skies
- Wembury Beach & South Devon Coast PL9 — Intimate cove, wildflower cliff paths, and turquoise water
- Tamar Valley AONB PL12 — River woodland, old orchards, and dramatic valley scenery
- Saltram House NT PL7 — Formal parkland, walled gardens, and wooded estate walks
Questions
What are the best portrait locations near Plymouth?+
Plymouth has exceptional variety. Plymouth Hoe and the Sound offer dramatic coastal backdrops with Devon's distinctive blue sea light. Mount Edgcumbe Country Park across the Tamar has formal and wild gardens, woodland, and an extraordinary panoramic view. Haytor on Dartmoor provides granite moorland with huge skies. Wembury Beach and the South Devon Coast path give intimate cove and wildflower cliff scenes. Saltram House NT offers formal parkland and walled gardens.
What time of year suits portraits in Plymouth?+
Late spring (May–June) at Plymouth Hoe gives warm, clear days with vibrant colour. August on Wembury Beach produces golden dusk light. September–October on Dartmoor is outstanding — warm tones and low sun. Winter at Mount Edgcumbe, with pale light through bare woodland, is strikingly atmospheric. Each season offers something different and I'm happy to advise.
Do you also photograph professional portraits and author shots in Plymouth?+
Yes. Plymouth has a significant academic and creative community at the university and beyond — writers, artists, researchers, and consultants. I photograph professional portraits for books, press, institutional profiles, and LinkedIn across Plymouth and Devon.
How far around Plymouth do you travel for portrait sessions?+
I cover Plymouth and the wider South West: Tavistock, Ivybridge, Totnes, Kingsbridge, South Hams, Dartmouth, and locations across Dartmoor National Park. Travel within 25 miles of Plymouth is included.
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