Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Wedding Styles
20 May 2026·6 min read
Bohemian Wedding Photography Guide: Locations, Styling and the Boho Aesthetic
Bohemian wedding photography captures natural beauty, wildflower fields, raw textures, and a celebration that feels genuinely personal. This guide covers the key elements of the boho aesthetic and the best UK locations for it.
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Headshot Tips
20 May 2026·7 min read
Planning corporate team photography for your business
Consistent, professional team photos build trust and reinforce your brand. Here's how to plan a successful team photography day — from location to logistics to individual headshots.
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Wedding Styles
19 May 2026·7 min read
Fine Art Wedding Photography: What It Means and Whether It's Right for You
Fine art wedding photography is a specific, intentional approach that prioritises light, composition, and aesthetic consistency. This guide explains what defines it, how it differs from documentary, and what to look for in a fine art portfolio.
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Wedding Tips
19 May 2026·8 min read
Wedding Day Schedule Template: 8, 10, and 12-Hour Photography Timelines
The wedding day timeline determines whether your photographer can do their job properly. Here are complete schedule templates for 8, 10, and 12-hour coverage, with all the time allocations that actually work.
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Wedding Tips
19 May 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for a Vow Renewal
A vow renewal is free of the clothing conventions that shaped your original wedding. This guide covers how to dress for the person you are now, milestone anniversary formality, and whether to wear the original dress.
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Behind the Scenes
18 May 2026·7 min read
Real Wedding: Amelia & Luca's Cliffside Elopement in Ravello, Amalfi Coast
A just-the-two-of-us destination elopement at Villa Cimbrone in Ravello — vows on the Belvedere of Infinity at golden hour, civil registration at Ravello Town Hall, lemon-grove portraits, and dinner at Da Salvatore where Nonna Carmela surprised them at the antipasti.
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Behind the Scenes
18 May 2026·6 min read
Real Wedding: Isobel & Marcus's Intimate Town Hall Wedding, Cambridge
An eighteen-guest spring micro-wedding at Cambridge Town Hall — a civil ceremony for fourteen in the chamber, confetti on Peas Hill, a six-course lunch at Midsummer House, punting in formalwear, and dancing under fairy lights at Hotel du Vin's garden bar.
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Behind the Scenes
18 May 2026·7 min read
Real Wedding: Charlotte & Oliver at Clare College, Cambridge
A late-summer garden party wedding at Clare College — 75 guests, a Master's Garden ceremony, punting on the Cam in wedding attire, dinner in the Old Hall, and dancing under festoon lights with croquet at golden hour.
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Behind the Scenes
18 May 2026·7 min read
Real Wedding: Sophie & Thomas at Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire
A midsummer wedding at Ely Cathedral — 110 guests, a candlelit Lady Chapel ceremony with the cathedral choir, a 1962 Bentley down Back Hill, and a marquee reception in the cathedral gardens with eucalyptus and antique brass.
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Wedding Tips
18 May 2026·7 min read
Wedding Album Guide: Types, Sizes, Materials and How to Order
Your wedding album is the physical object that will represent your day for the rest of your lives. This guide covers everything about choosing, designing, and ordering the right album — from flush-mount to fine art heirloom albums.
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Wedding Tips
18 May 2026·6 min read
Rainy Wedding Day Photography: Why Rain Makes Beautiful Photographs
Rain on your wedding day sounds like a disaster. In practice, overcast and rainy conditions produce some of the most beautiful wedding photography of the year — here is why, and how to use the weather rather than fight it.
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Behind the Scenes
17 May 2026·7 min read
Real Wedding: Emma & James at King's College Chapel, Cambridge
An intimate September wedding at King's College Chapel followed by a candlelit reception at the Fitzwilliam Museum — 80 guests, cream and sage florals, and a half-hour on the Cam between the ceremony and dinner.
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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.