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 June 2026·5 min read
How to Avoid a Double Chin in Your Wedding Photos
The simple technique for avoiding an unflattering chin angle — and why posture and camera angle matter most.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
How to Stop Blinking in Photos: A Photographer's Secret
Why people blink in photographs and the exact technique photographers use to eliminate it from group shots.
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10 June 2026·5 min read
How to Pose Large Groups at Your Wedding Efficiently
The practical system for organising and photographing wedding groups of 10, 20, or 100 people in under five minutes.
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10 June 2026·5 min read
Groomsmen Photo Ideas: Relaxed, Cool, and Natural
How to photograph the groomsmen in a way that feels natural, fun, and full of personality — no forced lining up required.
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10 June 2026·5 min read
Bridesmaids Photo Ideas That Aren't Cheesy
Natural, contemporary ways to photograph your bridesmaids that feel celebratory and personal rather than generic.
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10 June 2026·5 min read
Veil Photo Ideas: From Under the Veil to Flying in the Wind
Every creative veil shot explained — how each is achieved, what you need, and when in the day they work best.
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10 June 2026·5 min read
How to Hold Your Wedding Bouquet Naturally in Photos
The most common bouquet-holding mistakes and how to carry your flowers in a way that looks effortless in photographs.
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10 June 2026·5 min read
Bridal Portrait Ideas: Classic, Editorial, and Moody
The three main approaches to bridal portraits, what each style looks like, and how to brief your photographer.
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10 June 2026·5 min read
Walking Poses: How to Get That Effortless Editorial Look
The one direction that consistently produces beautiful walking portraits, and why movement beats rigid posing every time.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
How to Kiss Naturally in Your Wedding Photos
Why most kiss photos look awkward, and exactly what to do to get a genuinely beautiful, un-staged kiss image.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
The Best Wedding Photo Poses for Real Couples (Not Models)
Natural, achievable poses for real people — not models — that create beautiful, authentic wedding photographs.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
Wedding Table Scape Inspiration from Real UK Weddings
Table arrangements that photograph beautifully — real examples from UK weddings across different budgets and styles.
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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.