Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Engagement
13 March 2026·7 min read
Spring Engagement Photography in Cambridge: Blossom, Bluebells & the Backs Riverside
A month-by-month guide to spring engagement photography in Cambridge — from snowdrops in February to cherry blossom in April, bluebell woods in May, and the unforgettable spring light along The Backs.
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Wedding Tips
13 March 2026·10 min read
Getting Married in Cambridge: Everything You Need to Know (2026 Guide)
A complete guide to planning a wedding in Cambridge — legal registration, types of venues, timing, costs, and what makes the city such an extraordinary place to get married.
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Venue Spotlights
13 March 2026·12 min read
The Best Wedding Venues in Cambridge for 2026: A Photographer's Honest Guide
15+ Cambridge wedding venues reviewed — colleges, country houses, barns, city-centre spaces, and boutique hotels. Honest pros and cons, photography notes, and who each venue suits best.
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Photography Tips
12 March 2026·8 min read
London Parks for Photography: Hyde Park, Richmond & Beyond
London's Royal Parks and major green spaces are some of the most beautiful photography locations in the country. A complete guide to the best parks for portrait, family, and couple sessions — and the practical details you need to know.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·7 min read
Coastal Wedding Venues in Cornwall: A Photographer's Guide
Cornwall offers some of England's most dramatic wedding settings — clifftop ceremonies above turquoise coves, converted boathouses, subtropical gardens, and Celtic stone chapels. A guide to the best Cornish coastal venues and photography considerations.
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Photography Tips
12 March 2026·7 min read
Horse & Racing Photography in Newmarket, Suffolk
Newmarket is the global home of horseracing — and one of England's most photographically rich locations. From the morning gallops on Warren Hill to race days at the July Course, a complete guide to photography in and around Newmarket.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·6 min read
April Showers & Wedding Photography: Making Rain Work for You
April weather in England is unpredictable. Rain is not a disaster — it can produce some of the most atmospheric and beautiful wedding photographs. Here is how.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·6 min read
Spring Engagement Photography Ideas: Blossom, Wildflowers & Golden Light
Spring gives engagement photographers some of the most beautiful natural settings of the year: cherry blossom, bluebells, wildflower meadows, and long golden evenings. Ideas and locations for your spring engagement shoot.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·6 min read
Easter Wedding Photography: Long Weekends, Daffodils & Spring Joy
Easter weekend offers a natural gathering point for families and a backdrop of daffodils, blossom, and the first real warmth of the year. Here is what to expect from an Easter wedding in England.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·6 min read
May Weddings in England: The Most Beautiful Wedding Month?
May brings the UK's longest daylight hours relative to settled weather — bluebells, hawthorn blossom, and wildflowers at peak. Is May England's most beautiful wedding month? A photographer's view.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·6 min read
Getting Married in March or April: Photographer's Seasonal Guide
Early spring weddings in England mean blossom, daffodils, and that first warmth of the year — but also unpredictable weather. A photographer's guide to planning a March or April wedding.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·7 min read
Anniversary Photo Sessions: Recreating Wedding Photo Magic
Anniversary and milestone photography sessions offer something your wedding day could not — unhurried time, just the two of you, with no agenda. Here is why they are worth booking and how to get the most from one.
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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.