Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
Vow Renewal vs Second Wedding: What's the Difference?
A UK wedding photographer explains the legal, etiquette and meaning differences between a vow renewal and a second wedding, so you plan the right day.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·6 min read
What Do You Wear to a Vow Renewal? Dress Codes Explained
A Cambridge wedding photographer's guide to vow renewal outfits for brides marking 10, 20 or 30 years — by setting, season and style.
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Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
How to Plan a Vow Renewal Ceremony in the UK (Step-by-Step)
A UK wedding photographer's step-by-step guide to planning a meaningful vow renewal, from choosing your date and venue to writing vows that matter.
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Wedding Inspiration
10 June 2026·6 min read
A Guide to Photographing Flower Girls and Junior Bridesmaids
A Cambridge wedding photographer's guide to keeping flower girls and junior bridesmaids happy and capturing the candid charm parents treasure.
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Wedding Inspiration
10 June 2026·6 min read
The Best Bridesmaid Getting Ready Outfits (Pyjamas vs Robes)
A Cambridge wedding photographer's honest guide to coordinated bridesmaid getting-ready outfits, pyjamas versus robes, and the colours that photograph best.
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Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
Who Needs to Be Ready First on the Morning of the Wedding?
A Cambridge wedding photographer's guide to the ideal makeup running order, so the bride finishes last and the morning stays calm.
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Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
How Long Does Bridal Hair and Makeup Actually Take? A Timeline
A realistic, hour-by-hour bridal hair and makeup timeline from a Cambridge wedding photographer, so you're ready exactly on time.
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Wedding Inspiration
10 June 2026·6 min read
First Look With Your Bridesmaids: How to Set It Up Perfectly
A UK wedding photographer's guide to staging the joyful first look with your bridesmaids, from timing and light to capturing real, unguarded reactions.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·6 min read
Should the Photographer Shoot the Groom Getting Ready Too?
Groom getting ready photos tell half the story of your day. Here's when to add groom prep coverage and how to make it genuinely worth your time.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·6 min read
Lighting 101: Why You Must Get Your Makeup Done Near a Window
A Cambridge wedding photographer explains why window light makes your bridal makeup look flawless and your getting-ready photos genuinely beautiful.
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Photography Guide
10 June 2026·6 min read
Nervous About Boudoir Photography? How a Female Photographer Helps
Nervous about boudoir photography? Here's how a female photographer in Cambridge makes your first shoot safe, supportive and genuinely empowering.
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Photography Guide
10 June 2026·6 min read
How to Prepare for a Boudoir Shoot: Shaving, Tanning and Comfort
A Cambridge photographer's pre-session checklist covering skin prep, shaving and tanning timing, outfits and mindset so you feel camera-ready.
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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.