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
25 April 2026·5 min read
Easter family mini sessions: Ideas & how to prepare
Spring mini sessions around Easter are some of my favourite shoots of the year. Here's how to book one, what to expect, and how to come prepared for beautiful results.
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Photography Tips
24 April 2026·6 min read
Safe Newborn Posing: What Parents Should Know
As a parent booking a newborn session, understanding the basics of safe posing is not about second-guessing your photographer — it is about making an informed choice about who you trust to photograph your days-old baby.
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Photography Tips
24 April 2026·6 min read
Partner Inclusion in Maternity Photography: Why It Matters
A maternity session that includes only the pregnant person captures only part of the story. Including a partner often elevates maternity photography from technically good to genuinely moving — here is why, and how to help a camera-shy partner feel comfortable.
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Photography Tips
24 April 2026·7 min read
Newborn and Baby Milestone Photography Packages: What's Available and How to Choose
Milestone packages are structured around the natural stages of baby development in the first year — each capturing a unique window that will not return. Understanding what is available helps families make a decision that matches what they want.
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Photography Tips
24 April 2026·6 min read
Maternity and Newborn Photography Packages: What to Consider Before Booking
A maternity-to-newborn package combines two significant photography milestones into one booking with one photographer. This guide explains how these packages work, what the primary benefit of continuity is, and how to evaluate packages before committing.
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Photography Tips
24 April 2026·6 min read
Newborn Photography with Twins: What to Expect and How to Plan
Twin newborn photography requires specific experience, greater patience, and a different kind of planning. The results — two babies together in their first weeks — are extraordinary and entirely unrepeatable.
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Photography Tips
24 April 2026·7 min read
Baby's First Year Photography: A Complete Guide to Milestone Sessions
The first year of a baby's life contains more dramatic visual change than almost any other period in human life. Professional milestone photography creates a record of this transformation — across the newborn, sitter, and cake smash stages.
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Photography Tips
24 April 2026·6 min read
Sitter Sessions: Baby Photography at 6 to 9 Months
A sitter session captures the alert, sitting baby who has developed a recognisable personality but is not yet mobile. These sessions produce some of the most engaging and favoured images of the entire first year — direct, joyful, and entirely specific to this stage.
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Photography Tips
24 April 2026·6 min read
What to Wear for a Maternity Photography Session: An Outfit Guide
Maternity photography clothing has more influence on the final images than in almost any other portrait context. This practical guide covers what works photographically, how to balance comfort with aesthetics, and how to choose colours that work with your setting.
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Photography Tips
24 April 2026·6 min read
Outdoor Maternity Portrait Sessions: Locations, Timing and What to Wear
Outdoor maternity portrait photography has a quality that studio work cannot fully replicate — space, seasonal colour, and natural light that is specific to each time of year. A guide to planning an outdoor session that makes the most of the season you are in.
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Photography Tips
24 April 2026·6 min read
What to Expect from a Newborn Photography Session
If you have never experienced a newborn photography session before, the process often surprises first-time parents. Understanding what the session involves, how long it takes, and what your role is will help you prepare and enjoy the experience.
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Photography Tips
24 April 2026·6 min read
Maternity Photography in Cambridge: Planning Your Session
A maternity photography session creates images of one of the most significant experiences of a person's life. This guide covers when to schedule, which Cambridge locations suit different clients, what to wear, and how to choose a photographer.
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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.