Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Family Tips
6 October 2026·12 min read
What to Wear for a Winter Family Photography Session
Winter family photography sessions in England are genuinely wonderful — bare woodland, low golden winter sun cutting dramatically across frost-touched fields, and the sharp, clean light of a cold December or January afternoon creates conditions that produce some of the most striking family portraits of the year. The challenge is dressing your family well: staying warm enough to be comfortable and relaxed, while wearing clothing that photographs beautifully against winter's cooler, more graphic palette.
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Photography Tips
6 October 2026·8 min read
Autumn portrait photography: Making the most of the golden season
Autumn is the most forgiving and spectacular season for outdoor portraits — warm golden light, burnt-orange foliage, and long evenings. How to make the most of it.
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Family Tips
4 October 2026·11 min read
What to Wear as Parents for a Newborn Photography Session
Newborn photography sessions are primarily about the baby — but the parents appear in a significant proportion of the images, and how they dress shapes the overall feel of the final collection considerably. The key is choosing clothing that keeps the visual focus on the baby, creates warmth and cohesion in the family group shots, and photographs well alongside the neutral, cream, and off-white tones that typically surround newborn setups.
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Photography Tips
3 October 2026·7 min read
Photography Industry Trends 2027 UK: What's Changing
From AI disruption and sustainability pressures to shifts in how clients discover and hire photographers, the UK photography industry is entering 2027 in a period of significant change. An honest professional outlook on what's coming.
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Photography Tips
2 October 2026·6 min read
Headshot Trends 2027: AI, Authenticity & Personal Branding
The conversation around headshots in 2027 will be dominated by AI-generated portraits on one side and a counter-movement toward radical authenticity on the other. What the contrast means for how professionals choose to present themselves.
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Wedding Tips
2 October 2026·6 min read
Best Wedding Colours 2027: Trending Palettes for Photos
Colour choices define how wedding photos feel — and 2027's emerging palettes are turning away from the stark whites and neutrals of recent years toward rich, saturated tones that photograph beautifully in both natural and artificial light.
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Headshot Tips
2 October 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for Physiotherapist and Allied Health Professional Headshots
Physiotherapist and allied health professional headshots appear on the NHS Find a Physiotherapist directory, private practice websites, health app platforms, clinic team pages, and LinkedIn. These images are viewed by prospective patients making decisions about their rehabilitation care — and the combination of clinical competence and approachability is the core signal being communicated. This guide covers both clinical uniform and smart professional presentation options.
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Family Tips
1 October 2026·6 min read
Family Photography Trends 2027
Family portrait photography in 2027 is set to move even further from staged setups toward genuine documentary storytelling — with a growing preference for imperfect, real moments over idealised perfection. What families and photographers can expect.
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Wedding Tips
1 October 2026·7 min read
Wedding Photography Trends 2027: Next Year's Biggest Styles
As 2026 draws to a close, the trends that will define 2027 wedding photography are already taking shape — from ultra-cinematic colour grading to a renewed appetite for genuine documentary storytelling. What brides, grooms and planners should expect from wedding photography next year.
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Family Tips
30 September 2026·12 min read
What to Wear for Autumn Family Portrait Photography
Autumn is one of the most visually spectacular seasons for family portrait photography in England — the amber, gold, copper, and russet tones of deciduous woodland create photographic backdrops that are genuinely difficult to replicate at other times of year. Getting clothing right for autumn family portraits is both exciting and challenging: the opportunity to work with the season's colours is enormous, but it requires careful thought about what complements the environment versus what disappears into it.
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Engagement Photography
29 September 2026·5 min read
10 Best Proposal Spots in the Cotswolds
Honey-stone villages, rolling hills, and wildflower meadows — the Cotswolds is one of the most romantic places in England to propose. Here are the top 10 locations.
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Photography Tips
29 September 2026·8 min read
Spring family photography: Best locations & timing in the UK
Spring is the most beautiful season for outdoor family portraits in the UK — but getting the timing right for blossom, bluebells, and light requires local knowledge.
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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.