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
18 March 2026·6 min read
January & February Weddings: The Last Untapped Wedding Season?
January and February are the most affordable and least congested months to marry in England. The light is low and beautiful, venues are available, and the intimacy of a winter wedding is genuinely special.
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Wedding Tips
18 March 2026·6 min read
New Year's Eve Wedding Photography: Champagne Midnight Countdown & Fireworks
Marrying at midnight on New Year's Eve is perhaps the most dramatic of all wedding choices. Fireworks, champagne, countdown moments, and the turn of the year — a guide to documenting it all.
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Wedding Tips
18 March 2026·6 min read
Christmas Wedding Photography: Festive Decoration, Winter Wonderland & Twinkle Lights
December weddings come with the most lavish natural decoration of the year. Fairy lights, Christmas trees, wreaths, and the festive warmth of candlelit rooms make extraordinary photographs.
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Wedding Tips
18 March 2026·6 min read
Winter Wedding Photography in England: Candlelight, Frost & Festive Romance
Winter weddings offer something summer cannot: candlelight, frost, log fires, and a quality of intimate light that warm months never produce. A complete guide.
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Photography Tips
18 March 2026·6 min read
Photo Booth vs Professional Event Photographer: Which Do You Need?
Photo booths and professional event photographers do completely different jobs. Here's how to decide which is right for your event — or whether both have a role.
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Photography Tips
18 March 2026·7 min read
Natural Light vs Flash Photography: Which Is Better?
An honest comparison of natural light and flash photography — what each approach does well, when each is the right choice, and how to decide for your session.
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Photography Tips
18 March 2026·7 min read
Professional vs iPhone Photography: When Does It Actually Matter?
The honest comparison between professional camera and iPhone photography — what smartphones genuinely do well, where they fall short, and when professional photography makes a real difference.
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Wedding Tips
18 March 2026·7 min read
What to Look for in a Cambridge Wedding Photography Portfolio
Before booking a wedding photographer in Cambridge, understanding what to actually look at in a portfolio makes all the difference. A guide to reviewing consistency, light quality, venue familiarity, and style — specifically for Cambridge's unique shooting environments.
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Professional Headshots
18 March 2026·9 min read
Professional Headshots in London: 2026 Area Guide
A complete guide to professional headshot photography in London — the best areas, what different sectors need, what to budget, and how to choose the right photographer.
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Professional Headshots
18 March 2026·7 min read
Academic Headshots: Why University Researchers Need Professional Photos
Academic researchers have high professional visibility — department pages, ResearchGate, conference programmes, book jackets, and press coverage. A guide to academic headshots, what to expect, and why a professional image matters.
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Wedding Tips
18 March 2026·8 min read
Civil Wedding Ceremony Photography in Cambridge: What to Expect
Civil ceremonies represent the majority of Cambridge weddings — at the Register Office, in licensed venues from colleges to barns, and at hotels. A complete guide to civil ceremony photography: what's typically permitted, how to make the most of the space, and key moments to capture.
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Wedding Tips
18 March 2026·9 min read
The Complete Guide to Outdoor Weddings in Cambridge
Al fresco weddings in Cambridge encompass everything from college lawn ceremonies to riverside gardens and country estate grounds. A complete guide to outdoor wedding venues, weather contingencies, legal licensing, and photography for outdoor ceremonies in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire.
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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.