Yana Skakun
Portrait Photographer Sheffield
Natural, relaxed portraits in Sheffield's parks, the Botanical Gardens and at the edge of the Peak District.
Sheffield: The Greenest City in England
Sheffield is famously the greenest city in England — one third of the city lies within the Peak District National Park boundary, and there are more than 250 public parks within the urban area. For portrait photography, this means extraordinary variety: the curated Victorian horticultural beauty of the Botanical Gardens, the wild moorland of the Stanage Edge just 30 minutes from the city centre, the ancient woodland of Ecclesall Woods, and the river-valley parks of the Porter and Sheaf valleys.
Sessions are easy and unhurried. I make the experience feel natural so the results do too.
Portrait Sessions
Individual
£195
- 45 min · 20+ images
- Private online gallery
- Print-release licence
Most Popular
Portrait Session
£325
- 1.5 hrs · 50+ images
- Private online gallery
- Print-release licence
Extended
£495
- 3 hrs · 90+ images
- Private online gallery
- Print-release licence
What to Expect
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Peak District access
Sheffield is the only UK city with a national park on its doorstep — I use that to create portraits with genuine wild character.
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Natural light mastery
Golden hour at Stanage Edge or the Botanical Gardens is extraordinary. I time sessions to make the most of it.
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Easy direction
No awkward posing — I guide you conversationally so the session feels comfortable.
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Quick turnaround
Galleries within 2 weeks. Sneak peek within 48 hours.
Favourite Sheffield Locations
- Sheffield Botanical Gardens
- Endcliffe Park & the Porter Valley
- Stanage Edge (Peak District)
- Ecclesall Woods
- Rivelin Valley
- Forge Dam & Ringinglow Bog
- Chatsworth Estate (Derbyshire)
- Mayfield Valley & Redmires Reservoirs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we shoot on Stanage Edge?+
Absolutely — Stanage Edge is one of my favourite locations for portraits with genuine drama and scale.
Do you do headshots for professionals in Sheffield?+
Yes — corporate and business headshot sessions are available across Sheffield.
Is the Peak District included in travel?+
Yes — locations within 30 minutes of Sheffield city centre are included without additional travel costs.
What time of year is best?+
Autumn on the moors (September–October) is spectacular, as is bluebell season in Ecclesall Woods (April–May).
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