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
20 March 2026·6 min read
Wedding Album vs Photo Book: What's the Real Difference?
Wedding album vs photo book — materials, longevity, print quality, lay-flat pages, and price. A clear comparison to help you make the right decision for your wedding photos.
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Wedding Tips
20 March 2026·6 min read
Who Owns Your Wedding Photos? Copyright Explained for UK Couples
Under UK law, the photographer owns the copyright to your wedding photos — but your personal use licence covers almost everything you'll want to do. Here's exactly what that means.
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Wedding Tips
20 March 2026·7 min read
How to Back Up Your Wedding Photos So You Never Lose Them
A complete guide to backing up your wedding photos — the 3-2-1 rule, the best cloud services, external hard drives, and how to protect your images for the long term.
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Wedding Tips
20 March 2026·6 min read
Creative Ways to Display Your Wedding Photos at Home
Creative and practical ways to display your wedding photographs at home — from a single statement print to a gallery wall, canvas options, and the wedding album as a living object.
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Wedding Tips
20 March 2026·5 min read
Should You Tip Your Wedding Photographer? An Honest UK Guide
Should you tip your wedding photographer in the UK? Honest advice on industry norms, when a tip feels right, how much to give, and alternatives that matter just as much.
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Wedding Tips
20 March 2026·6 min read
Your Wedding Gallery: What to Expect When It Arrives
What to expect when your wedding gallery arrives — delivery timelines, how online galleries work, full-resolution vs web downloads, and what to do when you receive your photos.
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Newborn & Baby
20 March 2026·5 min read
Newborn Photography in Winter: Keeping Baby Warm
Winter newborn sessions have their own magic — cosy textures, warm light, and seasonal tones that complement the snug qualities of a new baby. A guide to keeping newborns safe and comfortable in colder months and creating beautifully warm images.
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Newborn & Baby
20 March 2026·5 min read
Dad and Baby Photos: Celebrating Fatherhood
Dads are often the photographers at family sessions — rarely on the other side of the lens. Dedicated dad-and-baby portraits capture a bond that's just as powerful and just as worth preserving as any other.
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Newborn & Baby
20 March 2026·6 min read
Premature Baby Photography: Special Considerations
Photographing premature babies requires extra sensitivity, medical awareness, and a very different approach to timing and posing. From NICU photography to home sessions after discharge, a guide for families navigating premature birth.
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Wedding Tips
20 March 2026·6 min read
Farm Wedding Photography in England: Straw Bales, Animals & Real Charm
Working farm weddings — with hay bales, animals, farmyard smells, and genuine agricultural character — offer something utterly authentic that sanitised venues cannot replicate.
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Wedding Tips
20 March 2026·6 min read
Treehouse Wedding Venues in England: Whimsical & Unforgettable
Elevated woodland platforms, rope bridges, and ancient trees — treehouse weddings are adventurous, whimsical, and create photographs completely unlike any other venue type.
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Wedding Tips
20 March 2026·6 min read
Glasshouse Wedding Photography: Rustic Botanical Bliss
Glass-and-iron glasshouses filled with tropical planting provide extraordinary natural light, botanical abundance, and a setting that is simultaneously rustic and beautiful.
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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.