Yana Skakun
Yana Skakun
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Booking a photographer should feel exciting, not stressful. I've designed every step of the process to be clear, personal and easy — from the first message to the moment your gallery arrives in your inbox.
Step by Step
Fill in the contact form, send a WhatsApp, or drop me an email. Include your session type, preferred date, and location if you have one. There's no obligation at this stage — just a conversation.
I reply within 24 hours, Monday–Friday.
We'll have a relaxed 15-minute call or voice message exchange to discuss what you're looking for, answer your questions, and make sure we're a good fit. No sales pitch — just a genuine conversation.
Completely free and no pressure whatsoever.
When you're ready to proceed, I'll send a booking contract and invoice for the deposit (25% of the total fee). Once that's confirmed, your date is officially secured and taken off the calendar.
Balance is due 2 weeks before your session.
Before your session I'll send a short questionnaire and we'll discuss location, timing, outfit coordination, and any special requests. For weddings, we'll have a full planning call 4–6 weeks beforehand to go through the day's timeline in detail.
All wedding clients receive a session prep guide.
Relax and enjoy it. My job is to make you feel completely at ease — guiding you naturally through prompts and movement rather than stiff directions. You'll barely notice the camera is there.
Most clients say they forgot I was even photographing.
Every image in your gallery is individually curated and colour-graded. Fully retouched images receive portrait retouching and skin refinement. I work through the entire gallery with care — no batch filters, no rushed work.
Portraits: 2 weeks. Weddings: 5–6 weeks.
Your finished gallery arrives via a secure online link. Download everything at full resolution, share with family, and order prints directly — all in a few clicks. Wedding galleries are accessible for 6 months.
Rush delivery (7 days) available for an additional fee.
Delivery
I never rush a gallery — but I do keep my timelines.
Need photos faster? Ask about rush delivery when you enquire.
Questions
A 25% deposit and a signed contract secure your date. The balance is due 2 weeks before your session. For weddings booked more than 6 months in advance, the balance is due 4 weeks before the date.
Life happens — I understand completely. One free reschedule is available with at least 2 weeks' notice. The deposit transfers to the new date. For weddings, rescheduling terms are set out in the contract.
Via a secure, password-protected online gallery. You can download all images at full resolution, share the gallery link with family and friends, and order professional prints directly through the same platform.
Every delivered image is individually colour-graded. A set number of 'fully retouched' images receive portrait retouching and skin refinement (the number depends on your package). The rest are delivered as high-quality colour-corrected selects — perfect for sharing and printing.
Yes — I'm happy to work in most weather conditions. For outdoor sessions, I'll monitor the forecast with you and we can reschedule if conditions are genuinely unsuitable. Light rain and overcast skies can create beautiful, soft images.
I'll send you a brief preparation guide tailored to your session type. For families: coordinate (but don't match) outfits in complementary neutrals. For weddings: trust the timeline we've planned together. For headshots: think about 2–3 outfit changes and get a good night's sleep.
“The most common thing clients say after their session is that they wish they'd done it sooner.”
— Yana Skakun
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Send me a message and we'll have a relaxed conversation about your session. No obligation, no pressure.