Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Headshot Tips
10 July 2026·9 min read
Diversity & Inclusion Photography for Corporates: Authentic Representation That Isn't Tokenistic
A practical guide to commissioning corporate diversity and inclusion photography that reflects your real team culture, not a single staged group shot — covering briefing, consent, coverage, and editing.
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Headshot Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
Career Page Photography: Why Stock Photos Are Killing Your Hiring and What to Do Instead
Candidates spot stock photography instantly, and it quietly erodes trust in your careers page. Here's why authentic employer photography converts better applicants and how a real session actually works.
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Headshot Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
Recruitment Photography for Cambridge Tech Companies: Show Candidates What It's Really Like
Stock photos on a careers page tell candidates nothing. Here's how Cambridge tech and biotech companies use genuine recruitment photography to show what working there is actually like.
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Headshot Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
Employer Branding Photography: Visual Content That Attracts Top Talent to Your Company
Stock photography on a careers page tells candidates something you probably didn't intend. Here's how genuine employer branding photography helps you attract the talent you actually want.
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Headshot Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
How to Relax in Front of the Camera: A Photographer's Guide to Natural Expressions
Feeling stiff or self-conscious in photos isn't a personality trait — it's a skill you can build. A Cambridge photographer's practical, honest advice for genuinely relaxed, natural expressions.
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Headshot Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
Headshot Mini Sessions: Quick, Affordable & Perfect for Small Businesses
No time or budget for a full personal branding shoot? Headshot mini sessions give small business owners and teams a fast, affordable way to get genuinely professional headshots for LinkedIn, websites, and email signatures.
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Headshot Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
Therapist and Coach Headshots: Warm, Inviting Portraits That Build Trust
A therapist or coach headshot has one job that most professional photos don't: making a stranger feel safe before they've read a single word. Here's how warmth, light, and setting work together to get there.
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Portrait Tips
10 July 2026·9 min read
Running and Outdoor Sports Photography: Action Shots in Nature
A guide to booking a running or outdoor sports portrait session — what to expect, how to prepare, the best Cambridge locations and light, and how genuine action shots differ from a blurry finish-line snap.
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Portrait Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
CrossFit Photography: Capturing the Grit and Glory of Training
CrossFit photography lives or dies on timing and truth — the chalk dust, the grimace on the last rep, the split second a lift locks out. Here is how sessions actually work, from prep to peak-moment timing.
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Portrait Tips
10 July 2026·9 min read
Before and After Fitness Photography: Documenting Your Transformation
Honest before and after fitness photography turns months of training into a real, comparable record rather than a blurry bathroom mirror shot. Here is how a properly planned transformation session works, from consistent lighting and setup notes to what to expect and how to prepare.
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Portrait Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
Dance Photography: Freezing Movement and Emotion in a Single Frame
Dance photography demands a rare mix of technical precision and instinct for timing. Here is how movement gets frozen sharp, how emotion gets captured honestly, and what to prepare before a session.
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Portrait Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
Gym Photo Shoot: Professional Fitness Portraits That Inspire
What actually goes into a professional gym photo shoot for personal trainers, coaches, and gym owners — from preparation and location to getting genuine energy instead of forced poses.
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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.