Yana Skakun
Journal
Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Family Tips
31 May 2026·9 min read
What to Wear for a Woodland Photography Session
Woodland and forest photography creates beautiful natural photographs — but only when clothing works with the organic environment. This guide covers earth tones, dappled light, seasonal woodland sessions, practical considerations, and what to avoid.
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Wedding Tips
30 May 2026·7 min read
What Happens to Digital Photos in 20 Years? A Case for Print
Hard drives fail, passwords get forgotten, and cloud accounts lapse — here is why I build print into every wedding and family gallery I deliver, not just the digital files.
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Wedding Tips
30 May 2026·6 min read
Wedding Speeches Photography: How to Cover Them Well
The four challenges that make speeches hard to photograph and how a skilled photographer approaches each one.
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Wedding Tips
29 May 2026·7 min read
How to Store and Protect Your USB Drive of Wedding Photos
A USB drive full of wedding photographs feels precious but is more fragile than it looks — here is how I advise my own couples to store, back up, and safeguard theirs for good.
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Wedding Tips
29 May 2026·6 min read
How Long Does It Take to Get Wedding Photos Back?
Typical delivery timelines, what photographers do during the editing period, and what to ask before signing your contract.
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Portrait Tips
29 May 2026·9 min read
What to Wear for Black-and-White Photography
Black-and-white photography removes colour — which makes clothing choices more important, not less. This guide covers tones, textures, tonal contrast, how different colours convert to grey, and group coordination for monochrome portraits.
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Wedding Tips
28 May 2026·6 min read
How Many Photos Will I Get From My Wedding Day?
Realistic numbers by hours of coverage, why more isn't always better, and what to check in your photography contract.
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Wedding Tips
27 May 2026·7 min read
Choosing the Perfect Photo for Your Wedding Thank You Cards
A practical, photographer's guide to picking, timing, and printing the photo that goes on your wedding thank you cards — so it actually looks and feels right when it lands in someone's letterbox.
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Wedding Tips
27 May 2026·6 min read
First Dance Wedding Photography: What to Expect
Why the first dance is one of the most technically challenging moments to photograph, and what makes the difference between great and mediocre coverage.
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Maternity Tips
27 May 2026·8 min read
What to Wear for Pregnancy Announcement Photos
Pregnancy announcement photographs need to communicate joy, anticipation, and the significance of the moment. This guide covers timing, what she should wear, couple and sibling shots, props, and what to avoid.
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Business Headshots
26 May 2026·9 min read
What makes a great headshot for lawyers, doctors, academics & tech
A great headshot for a barrister looks completely different from a great headshot for a tech founder. Here's what each industry actually needs from a professional portrait — and why generic advice often fails.
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Wedding Tips
26 May 2026·6 min read
Do You Need a Second Photographer at Your Wedding?
What a second photographer does, the five situations where it is worth the cost, and when a single photographer is entirely sufficient.
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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.