Maternity Photographer in Newcastle Upon Tyne & NE UK|Natural & Editorial Maternity Photography. Family, Maternity & Newborn Photographer in Newcastle Upon Tyne / Yana Balatskaya

Maternity Photography in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland & Durham

A quiet, intimate celebration of Motherhood — photographed with care and intention. For women who value softness, connection and honesty.

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Pregnancy is a moment of pause. A season of softness, strength, and becoming.


This is the time that deserves to be remembered gently. Not styled or rushed, but felt — in the quiet in — between moments, in connection, in presence.


My work is calm, natural, and deeply personal, focused on emotion and the understated beauty of this fleeting chapter in your life.



Couple during a golden hour maternity photoshoot at Druridge Bay in Northumberland, standing on the beach with reflections in the water.

The Experience


Each session is guided gently and photographed with intention.

I photograph maternity with a calm, intuitive approach, allowing space for real moments to unfold.  You don’t need to know how to pose — I gently guid you, so you can simply be present.


The result is a refined, timeless collection of images — honest, elegant and true to you.

Pregnant woman in a white dress during a golden hour maternity photoshoot at Druridge Bay, in Northumberland, standing in coastal grass with sunset backlight. i


Natural light.

Soft tones.

Minimal direction.

Photographs created with care, simplicity and feeling — made to be remembered, not rushed.


Editorial maternity photography in Bamburgh beach, in Northumberland. Shot with natural light photograph of a couple embracing in tall grass.
Pregnant couple walking hand in hand along Druridge Bay beach during a golden hour maternity photoshoot, with warm sunset light and long shadows.
Emotional maternity photo of a young child hugging their mother's pregnant belly at home in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Deanne Lennon

Gateshead Maternity Session

Yana was absolutely wonderful. The entire experience felt relaxed and comfortable, with gentle guidance throughout.

She has a beautiful eye and captured such warm, meaningful moments — we couldn’t be happier with the photographs. Thank you, Yana.

When to Book

Maternity sessions are best photographed between 28–34 weeks, when your bump is beautifully defined and you feel comfortable and at ease.

I recommend booking in advance, as sessions are limited.

This experience is for

This experience is for women who value subtlety over spectacle.

For those drawn to softness, calm and emotional depth.

For mothers who want to remember how this season felt.

If you are dran to natural light, emotional depth, and an unhurried approach, you are in the right place.


I reply personally and will guide you you through the next steps.