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
9 June 2026·8 min read
What happens if it rains on my wedding day? A photographer's answer
Rain on a wedding day is among the most common fears for couples planning an outdoor ceremony or portraits. Here's the honest photographer's answer — and why bad weather can produce the best photographs.
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Wedding Tips
8 June 2026·7 min read
The Wedding Photographer's Survival Kit: Blister Plasters, Pins, and Mints
A look inside the second bag I carry to every wedding — the plasters, pins, and mints that quietly keep a long day running smoothly, and why they matter for the photographs.
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Wedding Styles
8 June 2026·7 min read
Humanist Wedding Photography in the UK
What humanist ceremonies are, the legal position in England and Wales, and what makes them distinctive and rewarding to photograph.
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Portrait Tips
8 June 2026·9 min read
What to Wear for Sports Portrait Photography
Sports portrait photography covers team photographs, individual athlete portraits, coach headshots, and action photography. This guide covers kit preparation, group coordination, colour and background choices, and what to avoid.
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Wedding Styles
7 June 2026·8 min read
South Asian Wedding Photography in the UK
Multi-day ceremony structure, moments that matter across Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh traditions, and what to look for in a photographer for South Asian weddings.
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Wedding Tips
6 June 2026·7 min read
Why Prime Lenses Are the Secret to Beautiful Blurry Backgrounds (Bokeh)
A look at why I reach for prime lenses over zooms for wedding portraits, and how that choice shapes the soft, glowing backgrounds that make a couple the unmistakable heart of every frame.
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Wedding Styles
6 June 2026·6 min read
Vow Renewal Photography: A Complete Guide
What vow renewals are, how photography differs from a first wedding, ceremony options in the UK, and how to choose the right photographer.
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Portrait Tips
6 June 2026·9 min read
What to Wear for a Boudoir Photography Session
A boudoir session is one of the most personal photographic experiences available. This guide covers choosing a mood and register, lingerie and intimate garments, robes and wraps, fabric choices, shoes, and how many outfits to bring.
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Engagement
6 June 2026·6 min read
Proposing in Cambridge? How to plan the perfect proposal shoot
Cambridge is one of the most romantic cities in England — and a proposal here deserves to be captured. A guide to the best proposal locations, hiring a secret photographer, and planning the perfect surprise.
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Wedding Styles
5 June 2026·6 min read
Elopement vs Micro Wedding: What's the Difference?
Key distinctions between elopements and micro weddings — guest count, formality, photography approach, and which suits different couples.
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Wedding Tips
4 June 2026·7 min read
The Unseen Weight: Carrying 15kg of Camera Gear for 12 Hours
A candid look at the physical toll of wedding photography — what it actually takes to carry a full kit through a twelve-hour wedding day, and why it shapes how I plan every shoot.
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Wedding Styles
4 June 2026·7 min read
Vintage Wedding Photography: A Complete Style Guide
The aesthetic characteristics of vintage wedding photography, genuine film versus digital simulation, and the wedding styling elements that complement the look.
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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.