Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Wedding Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
What Do You Wear to a Vow Renewal? (Dress Codes Explained)
Vow renewals have no fixed dress code, which is freeing and a little daunting. Here is practical, UK-focused advice on choosing a bride and partner outfit that suits your setting, season, and the story you are marking.
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Wedding Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
How to Plan a Vow Renewal Ceremony in the UK (Step-by-Step)
No registrar, no paperwork, no rules — a UK vow renewal gives you total freedom to celebrate your marriage exactly as you choose. Here's a practical, step-by-step guide to planning one.
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Photography Tips
10 July 2026·7 min read
Public Liability Insurance for Wedding Photographers: Why Your Venue Demands It
Many UK wedding venues now refuse entry to photographers without proof of public liability insurance. Here is what it covers, why venues insist on it, and what couples should quietly check before booking.
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Photography Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
What Happens if Your Wedding Photographer Gets Sick? (My Emergency Plan)
A wedding date can't be rescheduled around a photographer's flu. Here is the real emergency backup plan I have in place — from trusted second-shooters to contract clauses — and the questions every couple should ask before booking.
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Photography Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
Flash Photography at Weddings: Why You Shouldn't Fear the Flash
Flash has an image problem, but used well it's what saves your speeches and dance floor photos from disappearing into a dark British venue. Here's how good wedding flash actually works.
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Photography Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
Lenses Explained: Why Professional Wedding Photography Looks Different
From creamy portrait backgrounds to crisp low-light dance floor shots, the lenses in a photographer's bag shape a wedding day's look far more than most couples realise. Here is what actually goes into professional wedding photography lenses and why it matters.
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Photography Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
Why I Bring Backup Cameras to Every Single Wedding
A wedding day cannot be reshot. Here is an honest look at the two-body camera systems, dual card slots, and pre-wedding checks that make sure nothing is left to chance on the one day it matters most.
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Photography Tips
10 July 2026·7 min read
What's in My Camera Bag? A UK Wedding Photographer's Gear Breakdown
A behind-the-scenes look at the cameras, lenses, lighting, and backup gear I rely on to photograph weddings across the UK — and why every item earns its place for reliability, not just spec sheets.
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Photography Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
How to Safely Store Your Own Wedding Photos So You Never Lose Them
A USB stick in a drawer is not a backup plan. Here's a realistic, practical system for storing your wedding photos safely — cloud, hard drives, prints, and the 3-2-1 rule explained simply.
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Photography Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
Cloud Storage vs Hard Drives: How Long Do We Keep Your Wedding Photos?
A behind-the-scenes look at how wedding photographers actually back up your images, how long files are kept after delivery, and the simple system you should set up at home so your gallery is never at risk.
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Photography Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
Have You Ever Lost Wedding Photos? How Professionals Prevent Disaster
Wedding photos can never be reshot, which is why professional data safety matters as much as the photography itself. Here is exactly how dual card slots, the 3-2-1 backup rule, and verified delivery protect your day from disaster.
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Photography Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
Why Dual SD Card Slots Save Wedding Photos (And Why Your Photographer Needs Them)
Wedding days cannot be reshot. Here is why simultaneous dual SD card backup is one of the most important, least glamorous safeguards a wedding photographer can offer — and the questions worth asking before you book.
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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.