Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Photography Tips
24 April 2026·7 min read
Newborn Photography in the UK: A Complete Guide for New Parents
In the first two weeks after birth, babies have a specific look that will never return. The photographs made during this window become among the most treasured images a family owns. Everything you need to know about booking, preparing, and what to expect.
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Wedding Tips
24 April 2026·7 min read
Périgord & Dordogne Wedding Photography: Medieval Villages & Walnut Orchards
The Dordogne — golden limestone villages above slow green river bends, prehistoric cave art, cliff-top châteaux, and the pastoral ease of southwest France. A favourite for British couples marrying in France.
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Destination Weddings
24 April 2026·7 min read
Algarve Wedding Photography: Golden Cliffs, Ponta da Piedade and Coastal Elopements
The Algarve is Portugal's southern coast — 155km of golden limestone sea cliffs, hidden sea caves, pristine Atlantic beaches, and the warmth of southern light that draws millions of visitors every year.
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Destination Weddings
23 April 2026·8 min read
Château Wedding Photography in France: Loire Valley, Dordogne and Bordeaux
France has more historic châteaux than any country in Europe — from the fairy-tale Renaissance castles of the Loire Valley to the wine-producing estates of Bordeaux and the medieval fortresses of the Dordogne.
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Family Tips
23 April 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for Sibling Portrait Sessions: A Coordination Guide
Coordinating clothing across different ages, personalities, and opinions is the unique challenge of a sibling portrait session. This guide helps you achieve beautiful, coherent images that still express individual character.
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Photography Tips
22 April 2026·8 min read
AI vs Human Wedding Photography: What AI Cannot Replace
AI image generation is remarkable at a narrow band of tasks and completely unable to do most of what a wedding photographer actually does. Here is where the line sits in 2026.
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Headshot Tips
22 April 2026·7 min read
Headshots for Podcasters and Solo Entrepreneurs: A Complete Guide
Podcasters, coaches, and independent creators need headshots that look human without being casual, and authoritative without being stiff. Here is how to plan a session that works across every platform.
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Wedding Tips
22 April 2026·7 min read
Loire Valley Château Wedding Photography: The Valley of a Thousand Castles
The Loire Valley contains over 300 châteaux — from fairy-tale Chambord to Chenonceau spanning the Cher. The world's premier destination for château wedding photography, with the softest light in France.
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Destination Weddings
22 April 2026·7 min read
Provence Lavender Wedding Photography: Valensole, Sénanque Abbey and the Luberon
Provence in lavender season is one of the most beautiful photographic environments in Europe — the Valensole Plateau covered in rows of purple lavender stretching to the horizon, the Sénanque Abbey encircled by lavender in the Luberon hills.
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Portrait Tips
21 April 2026·6 min read
Portrait Session as Self-Care: Why People Book Themselves
Some of the most meaningful portrait work I do is for people who booked a session for no reason at all, other than wanting to be photographed with care.
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Family Tips
21 April 2026·7 min read
Family Photography for Neurodivergent Children: An Inclusive Guide
For families with autistic, ADHD, or highly sensitive children, a standard family photoshoot is often inaccessible. Here is what a session redesigned around your child actually looks like.
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Destination Weddings
21 April 2026·9 min read
Greek Islands Wedding Guide: Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Corfu and Rhodes
Greece offers the broadest range of island wedding environments in the Mediterranean — from the volcanic caldera drama of Santorini to the Venetian harbours of Corfu, the Minoan archaeology of Crete, and the windmill-studded hills of Mykonos.
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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.