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
13 April 2026·8 min read
Wheelchair-Accessible Wedding Venues in Cambridgeshire & East England
A practical guide to wheelchair-accessible wedding venues across Cambridgeshire and East England — with notes on access, photography considerations, and what to check before booking.
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Destination Weddings
13 April 2026·7 min read
Paris Wedding Elopement Photography: Eiffel Tower, Pont Alexandre III and the City at Dawn
A complete guide to Paris elopement photography — the Eiffel Tower at sunrise, Pont Alexandre III, Palais Royal arcades, Luxembourg Gardens, Montmartre, and the essential strategy for crowd-free morning sessions in the French capital.
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Maternity Tips
13 April 2026·9 min read
What to Wear for a Baby Shower: Mum-to-Be, Hosts & Guests Guide
The mum-to-be is the centrepiece; what guests wear shapes whether the images are cohesive. A complete guide to baby shower photography outfits — from mum's look to guest palette guidance.
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Photography Tips
12 April 2026·6 min read
Silhouette Photography: Creative Techniques for Dramatic Portraits
Silhouette photography strips a portrait to its essential shape — creating images with a graphic power and emotional resonance that full-exposure photographs cannot achieve.
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Wedding Tips
12 April 2026·7 min read
Villa del Balbianello Wedding Photography: Star Wars & Romance on Lake Como
Villa del Balbianello — the FAI loggia perched above Lake Como, featured in Star Wars and Casino Royale — is one of the world's most famous and most photographed wedding locations. A guide to getting married here.
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Destination Weddings
12 April 2026·7 min read
Positano Wedding Photographer: Amalfi Coast Ceremonies and Elopement Guide
Positano — the vertically stacked coloured village on the Amalfi Coast — is one of the most photogenic wedding destinations in Europe. A complete guide to photography locations, bougainvillea season, and logistics for weddings and elopements.
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Newborn Tips
12 April 2026·6 min read
At-home newborn photography: Why your own home makes the most beautiful setting
Studio newborn sessions are beautiful — but there's something irreplaceable about photographing a newborn in the space where your family actually lives. Here's why at-home sessions are so special.
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Photography Tips
11 April 2026·6 min read
Rain Photography Ideas: Why Bad Weather Makes Beautiful Photos
Rainy days do not ruin photographs. For photographers who know how to use them, wet weather, dark skies, and reflections produce some of the most dramatic and intimate images.
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Photography Tips
11 April 2026·7 min read
Golden Hour Photography: How to Capture That Perfect Warm Glow
Golden hour — the sixty minutes around sunrise and sunset — produces the warmest, most flattering natural light in photography. Here is how to use it brilliantly.
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Family Tips
11 April 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for a Summer Family Session: Golden Hour Guide
Summer family photography lives on golden light, green fields, and flowing fabrics. A complete guide to colours, fabrics, timing, and Cambridge summer locations — for beautiful warm-weather family portraits.
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Photography Tips
10 April 2026·8 min read
Brand Photography for Entrepreneurs: Building Your Visual Identity
Brand photography goes beyond a headshot — it creates an entire visual language for your business. This guide explains what it covers, who needs it, and how it works.
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Photography Tips
10 April 2026·6 min read
Airbnb Photography Tips: How Professional Photos Increase Bookings
Properties with professional photography earn significantly more on Airbnb. Here is why it matters, what a property photography session involves, and how to prepare.
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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.