Yana Skakun
Journal
Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Family Tips
17 April 2026·9 min read
Bluebell Family Photography: England's Finest Two-Week Window
Why bluebell woodland is England's most extraordinary backdrop for family portraits — and how to time, plan, and dress for a session in this brief spring window.
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Family Tips
17 April 2026·9 min read
Toddler and Newborn Photography: Capturing the First Weeks Together
How to photograph a toddler and newborn in the same session — timing, safety, preparation, the best candid moments to aim for, and how to manage the unexpected.
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Headshot Tips
17 April 2026·8 min read
Headshots for Online Course Creators: Photography That Builds Trust and Converts
Online course creators need photography that establishes expertise and approachability before a word of course content is read. Here's how to plan your session.
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Business Headshots
17 April 2026·8 min read
Brand Photography for Podcast Hosts: Visual Identity for Audio-First Businesses
Why podcast hosts need professional photography and what types of images work for directories, media kits, social media, and guest invitation materials.
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Headshot Tips
17 April 2026·8 min read
Celebrant Headshots: What Wedding & Funeral Celebrants Need from Photography
How celebrant headshots are different from standard corporate portraits — directory requirements, what to wear for different ceremony types, and how to project warmth and authority.
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Business Headshots
17 April 2026·9 min read
Brand Photography for Life Coaches: Building Trust Through Images
What life coaches need from brand photography — the types of images, the aesthetic choices, what to wear, and how to plan a session that converts visitors into clients.
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Family Tips
17 April 2026·9 min read
Indoor Maternity Photography: Home Sessions, Window Light & Studio Options
Why indoor maternity photography creates images with a depth and intimacy that outdoor sessions cannot match — and how to make the most of natural light at home.
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Family Tips
17 April 2026·9 min read
Sibling Newborn Photography: How to Capture the First Meeting
How to photograph a newborn alongside an older sibling — session structure, safety, preparation tips, and the candid moments that matter most.
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Engagement
17 April 2026·10 min read
Elopement in the Cotswolds: Honey-Stone Villages & English Countryside Guide
Broadway Tower, Bibury's Arlington Row, Chipping Campden, the Slaughters — a complete guide to intimate elopements in the Cotswolds AONB.
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Engagement
17 April 2026·10 min read
Elopement in Pembrokeshire: Coastal National Park Wedding Photography Guide
Barafundle Bay, St Davids Head, Stackpole Quay, St Govan's Chapel — why Pembrokeshire's 186-mile coastline is one of Britain's finest elopement settings.
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Engagement
17 April 2026·11 min read
Elopement in Snowdonia: A Complete Photography Guide to Eryri National Park
Snowdon's summit ridge, the glacial bowl of Cwm Idwal, Llyn Padarn at dawn — a complete guide to eloping in Wales's most dramatic national park.
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Business Headshots
17 April 2026·8 min read
Brand Photography for Knitwear Designers and Textile Makers
The tactile qualities of handmade knitwear and textile work — the weight of a hand-spun yarn, the complexity of a woven pattern, the precision of embroidery — need to be communicated visually. Here is how professional photography works for UK knitwear and textile makers.
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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.