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
5 May 2026·7 min read
A Decade In: Planning a Ten Year Anniversary Photo Shoot
Ten years of marriage deserves more than a card and a dinner — here is how I approach anniversary sessions that capture who a couple has actually become.
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Destination Weddings
5 May 2026·7 min read
Mykonos Wedding Photography: Windmills, Little Venice and the Cycladic Islands
Mykonos is one of the most glamorous wedding destinations in the Mediterranean — a Cycladic island of whitewashed windmills, deep blue harbours, boutique luxury hotels, and a cosmopolitan energy.
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Family Tips
5 May 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for a Documentary Family Photography Session
In a documentary family session, you are not posing — you are living your actual life. What you wear should be the best version of your everyday self, which requires its own kind of deliberate thought.
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Wedding Tips
5 May 2026·9 min read
The pre-wedding shoot: Everything couples should know
A pre-wedding shoot (or engagement session) isn't just a nice-to-have — it's one of the most practically useful things you can do before your wedding day. Here's exactly why.
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Wedding Tips
4 May 2026·7 min read
Your First Wedding Anniversary: A Cambridge Photo Session Guide
A year into marriage, the nerves are gone and the ease is real — here's how I photograph couples marking their first anniversary around Cambridge.
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Wedding Tips
4 May 2026·7 min read
Winter Wedding Reception Photography: Candles, Fairy Lights, and Low-Light Magic
Winter receptions produce some of the most atmospheric wedding photography of any season — candlelight, fairy lights, fireplaces, and intimate enclosed spaces. A guide to understanding and planning for this distinctive look.
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Destination Weddings
4 May 2026·8 min read
Santorini Engagement Photography: Oia at Sunrise, Caldera Views and the Blue Domes
Santorini is one of the most photographically extraordinary places in the world — volcanic caldera cliffs, whitewashed villages, iconic blue domes, and a quality of Aegean light that produces photographs unlike anywhere else in Europe.
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Headshot Tips
3 May 2026·7 min read
Headshots and Brand Photography for Yoga Teachers
Your images should communicate your teaching philosophy before a prospective student reads a single word. A guide to yoga teacher headshots, practice portraits, teaching-in-action photography, and how to use your images.
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Destination Weddings
3 May 2026·7 min read
How to Hire a Destination Wedding Photographer: Questions to Ask Before Booking
Hiring a destination wedding photographer is different from booking a local photographer. You need someone experienced in working across international locations, able to handle logistical challenges independently.
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Newborn Tips
3 May 2026·11 min read
Bump to Baby: Planning Your Maternity and Newborn Session Wardrobe Together
Planning a maternity session and a newborn session as a connected pair creates two sets of images that tell a continuous story. This complete wardrobe guide helps you plan both from the beginning.
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Portrait Tips
3 May 2026·6 min read
Couple portrait sessions: What to expect & how to make the most of yours
Whether you're newly in love or celebrating decades together, a couple session is one of the most rewarding photography experiences. Here's everything you need to know before you book.
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Wedding Tips
2 May 2026·7 min read
An Anniversary Photo Shoot in London: A Photographer's Guide
Anniversary sessions capture something a wedding day never can — the ease and closeness of two people who have already built a life together. Here is how I approach them across London.
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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.