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
13 March 2026·6 min read
Sparkler Exit Wedding Photography: How to Plan It Properly
Sparkler exits look stunning when executed well — and chaotic when they're not planned. Here is the complete guide to organising one that photographs beautifully.
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Wedding Tips
13 March 2026·7 min read
Unplugged Wedding Ceremonies: What They Are and Why They Make Photos Better
An unplugged ceremony is one where guests are asked to put phones and cameras away. It sounds restrictive. In practice, it usually makes both the experience and the photos significantly better.
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Wedding Tips
13 March 2026·7 min read
Wedding Décor Mistakes That Ruin Your Wedding Photos
Some décor choices that look beautiful in person photograph badly. Here is what experienced wedding photographers see again and again — and how to get it right.
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Wedding Tips
13 March 2026·6 min read
15 Photos Couples Always Regret Not Getting at Their Wedding
These are the shots that couples realise they wanted only after the wedding is over. A specific list with the context for why each one matters.
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Wedding Tips
13 March 2026·8 min read
I Hate My Wedding Photos: What to Do (And What It Teaches Us)
If you've received your wedding gallery and don't love what you see, you are not alone and you are not wrong to feel disappointed. Here is an honest guide to what comes next.
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Wedding Tips
13 March 2026·6 min read
Why You'll Regret Hiring Your Friend with a Camera for Your Wedding
It seems like a sensible budget decision. Most couples who make it regret it. Here is an honest look at what goes wrong when a friend photographs your wedding.
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Wedding Tips
13 March 2026·8 min read
Top 10 Wedding Photography Mistakes Couples Make When Booking
Most wedding photography booking mistakes are invisible until it is too late. Here is what experienced couples and photographers know that first-timers often don't.
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Wedding Tips
13 March 2026·7 min read
The Biggest Wedding Photography Regrets in the UK (And How to Avoid Them)
From under-investing in the photographer to forgetting key family shots, these are the photography regrets that come up time and again from UK couples after the wedding.
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Venue Spotlights
13 March 2026·8 min read
Holkham Beach Wedding & Engagement Photography: Magic on the Norfolk Coast
Holkham Beach — vast, clean, and backed by ancient pinewoods — is one of England's finest photography locations. The estate, walled garden, lake, and the open sea create a setting of extraordinary variety for couples wanting something genuinely different.
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Venue Spotlights
13 March 2026·10 min read
North Norfolk Coast Weddings: Beaches, Marshes & Seaside Charm
The north Norfolk coast — Holkham, Burnham Market, Brancaster, Cley-next-the-Sea — offers some of the finest coastal wedding photography in England. Wide skies, unspoilt beaches, and a quality of light that painters have sought for centuries.
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Wedding Tips
13 March 2026·8 min read
Eloping in Cambridge: A Guide to Small, Intimate, and Utterly Magical Weddings
An elopement in Cambridge — a college chapel ceremony for two, portraits on The Backs, and a private dinner — can be one of the most beautiful and uncluttered wedding experiences possible. A complete guide.
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Engagement
13 March 2026·6 min read
Secret Proposal Photography in Cambridge: Capture the Moment Without Spoiling the Surprise
Planning a surprise proposal in Cambridge? A hidden photographer can capture that first yes moment completely candidly — The Backs, King's Parade, the river at dusk. A guide to organising secret proposal photography.
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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.