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 2026·7 min read
Cheap vs Expensive Wedding Photographers: What's the Real Difference?
Is it worth paying more for a wedding photographer? An honest look at what separates a £600 package from a £3,000 one — experience, equipment, editing, and the things you'll only notice in hindsight.
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Wedding Tips
20 March 2026·8 min read
Wedding Photographer Prices UK: What's Included in Each Package
A plain-English breakdown of UK wedding photography pricing in 2026 — what you get at each budget level, which extras are worth paying for, and which costs catch couples off-guard.
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Portrait Tips
20 March 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for Graduation Photos: Complete UK Guide
From what to wear under your academic gown to coordinating family members — a complete guide to looking your best in graduation photographs at UK universities including Cambridge.
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Wedding Tips
20 March 2026·9 min read
Eloping in the Peak District: Locations, Logistics & Love Stories
The Peak District is one of England's finest elopement destinations — Mam Tor summits, Derwent Valley reservoirs, Stanage Edge gritstone edges, and the sweeping Hope Valley. A complete guide to eloping in the Peak District.
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Venue Spotlights
20 March 2026·10 min read
Spectacular Wedding Venues in Yorkshire (2026 Guide)
Yorkshire has one of the most diverse wedding venue landscapes in England — Georgian country houses, converted mills, windswept coastal venues, and grand spa hotels. A photographer's guide to the county's finest wedding settings for 2026.
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Venue Spotlights
20 March 2026·8 min read
Wedding Photography in Harrogate: Elegant Spa Town Romance
Harrogate is one of England's most elegant wedding destinations — fine Victorian hotels, manicured spa gardens, Bolton Abbey nearby, and the rolling North Yorkshire countryside within minutes of the town centre.
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Venue Spotlights
20 March 2026·8 min read
Yorkshire Dales Wedding Photography: Dry Stone Walls & Wild Moorland
The Yorkshire Dales offer some of England's most dramatic wedding landscape — Bolton Abbey ruins reflected in the Wharfe, dry stone walls climbing over open fells, and charming market town backdrops.
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Venue Spotlights
20 March 2026·9 min read
Wedding Photography in York: Medieval City, Shambles & Minster
York is one of England's most atmospheric wedding cities — the Minster, Roman walls, Viking street plan, and the famous Shambles. A complete photographer's guide to getting married in York and making the most of its extraordinary historic backdrop.
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Venue Spotlights
20 March 2026·8 min read
Chatsworth House Weddings: Britain's Most Magnificent Stately Home
Chatsworth House in the Derbyshire Dales is one of Britain's most celebrated stately homes — and one of the most extraordinary wedding settings imaginable. A complete photographer's guide to weddings and portrait locations at Chatsworth.
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Venue Spotlights
20 March 2026·10 min read
Peak District Wedding Photography: Dramatic Moors & Stone Farmhouses
The Peak District offers some of England's most dramatic and visually varied wedding photography — gritstone edges, lime green dales, ancient farmhouses, and open moorland skies. A complete photographer's guide to venues and locations across Derbyshire.
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Newborn Tips
20 March 2026·7 min read
Your newborn photoshoot: Everything you need to know
A newborn session in the first two weeks produces the most precious images you'll ever have. Here's exactly what to expect — and how to prepare for a smooth, beautiful session.
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Newborn & Baby
19 March 2026·5 min read
Newborn Photography Props: Simple vs Styled Sessions
Props in newborn photography range from a single white wrap to elaborate floral sets and vintage crates. Neither approach is better — they serve different purposes and create very different aesthetics. How to decide what's right for your family.
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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.