Yana Skakun
Journal
Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Portrait Tips
6 June 2026·9 min read
What to Wear for a Boudoir Photography Session
A boudoir session is one of the most personal photographic experiences available. This guide covers choosing a mood and register, lingerie and intimate garments, robes and wraps, fabric choices, shoes, and how many outfits to bring.
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Engagement
6 June 2026·6 min read
Proposing in Cambridge? How to plan the perfect proposal shoot
Cambridge is one of the most romantic cities in England — and a proposal here deserves to be captured. A guide to the best proposal locations, hiring a secret photographer, and planning the perfect surprise.
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Wedding Styles
5 June 2026·6 min read
Elopement vs Micro Wedding: What's the Difference?
Key distinctions between elopements and micro weddings — guest count, formality, photography approach, and which suits different couples.
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Wedding Styles
4 June 2026·7 min read
Vintage Wedding Photography: A Complete Style Guide
The aesthetic characteristics of vintage wedding photography, genuine film versus digital simulation, and the wedding styling elements that complement the look.
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Portrait Tips
4 June 2026·9 min read
What to Wear for Dance Portrait Photography
Dance photography sits between performance documentation and artistic portraiture. This guide covers ballet, contemporary, and modern dance clothing choices, group coordination, recital and competition portraits, and physical freedom in clothing.
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Wedding Styles
3 June 2026·6 min read
Bright and Airy Wedding Photography: Style Guide
What makes photography bright and airy, the venues and conditions where it works best, and how to identify quality execution versus over-exposure.
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Wedding Styles
2 June 2026·6 min read
Dark and Moody Wedding Photography: Style Guide
What defines the dark and moody aesthetic, the venues and seasons where it thrives, and how to distinguish authentic photography from simply under-exposed images.
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Portrait Tips
2 June 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for Musician and Band Press Photos
Musician press photographs communicate genre, identity, and artistic positioning commercially. This guide covers genre-specific clothing conventions, solo artist choices, band coordination, authenticity vs costume, and what to bring to the session.
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Business Headshots
2 June 2026·10 min read
Personal brand photography: Transform your business with professional images
Personal brand photography goes far beyond a headshot — it's a complete visual identity system for your business. Here's what it includes, why it matters, and how to brief your photographer.
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Photography Tips
1 June 2026·5 min read
Seasonal Brand Photography: When to Update Your Business Images
Brand photography has a shelf life. Here's how to know when yours has expired and how to plan seasonal updates that keep your visual identity current without breaking your budget.
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Photography Tips
1 June 2026·5 min read
Father's Day Gift Ideas: Father and Child Portraits
Most Father's Day gifts are functional and forgotten. A portrait session with his children creates something he'll genuinely cherish — on the wall, on his desk, in his phone.
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Wedding Styles
1 June 2026·7 min read
Film vs Digital Wedding Photography: An Honest Comparison
The genuine differences between film and digital capture for weddings, the practical limitations of shooting on film, and who the hybrid approach suits.
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Photography Blog — Tips, Guides & Inspiration
Welcome to the photography blog by Yana Skakun — a professional photographer based in Cambridge, England. This journal covers everything from practical wedding planning guides and engagement session advice to family photoshoot tips, newborn photography guides, portrait session prep, and venue spotlights across Cambridgeshire, London, and East England.
Whether you're a couple planning your wedding, a family getting ready for a seasonal portrait session, or a professional preparing for a headshot shoot — you'll find honest, experience-based advice here. Every article is written from real sessions and years of capturing life's most meaningful moments across England.