Family, Maternity & Newborn Photographer in Newcastle Upon Tyne / Yana Balatskaya
Family, Maternity & Newborn Photographer in Newcastle Upon Tyne / Yana Balatskaya
Family, Maternity & Newborn Photographer in Newcastle Upon Tyne / Yana Balatskaya

Family, Newborn & Maternity Photographer in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Quiet, emotive photography for families who value connection above all else.

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Hello, I’m Yana

Family, maternity & newborn photographer in Newcastle upon Tyne 

Before photography became my profession, it was already part of my life. I was always drawn to the quiet moments — the everyday terdeness, the love that often goes unnoticed.


Like many mothers, I spent years behind the camera, preserving memories while rarely stepping into the frame myself.


That perspective shapes everything I do. I photograph families with sensitivity and calm, creating space for mothers to be present, seen, and remembered — not just as they care for others, but as they are.


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Photography for life’s most meaningful seasons.


Family, Maternity & Newborn Photographer in Newcastle Upon Tyne / Yana Balatskaya

Newborn Photography

Quiet, unhurried newborn sessions focused on connection, comfort, and the smallest details of your baby’s earliest days.

Photographed gently, at home or beautiful natural surroundings, with parents fully supported throughout.

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Family, Maternity & Newborn Photographer in Newcastle Upon Tyne / Yana Balatskaya

Maternity Photography

A calm, natural approach to maternity photography  — celebrating the quiet strength, softness, and beauty of this fleeting chapter.

No pressure, no stiff posing — just space to be present.

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Family walking along the beach with their toddler during a relaxed family photography session in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Family Photography

Relaxed family sessions that capture real connection, movement, and everyday love — whether at home or outdoors.

Moments that feel honest, warm, and timeless — the way you’ll want to remember them.

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Trusted by families across the North East

Sarah Davies

Newborn in-home session — North East

We absolutely loved our newborn photo session with Yana and cannot recommend her highly enough. She created such a calm, gentle atmosphere while photographing us and our daughter.

The gallery we received is beautiful — the images feel so natural, with perfect balance of softly guided moments and candid connection. Her attention to detail is exceptional. It was truly memorable morning.

Oliver Heaps

Family session — Seaton Sluice

We had a beautiful family session on our local beach to celebrate our son’s first birthday. 

Yana was incredibly patient and made us feel completely at ease throughout. We recommend enough!!

Let’s create something meaningful together 

If my work speaks to you, I would love to hear your story.

Whether you are welcoming a new baby, expecting, or simply wanting to pause time with your family, I am here to guide you gently through the experience.

Sessions are unhurried, relaxed, thoughtfully planned — so you can simply be present while I take care of the rest.

I usually respond within 24 — 48 hours

Prefer a quick message? You’re welcome to contact me on WhatsApp

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Based in Newcastle upon Tyne

Photographing families across the North East