Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Portrait Tips
11 May 2026·9 min read
What to Wear for Teen Portrait Sessions
Teenage portrait sessions have a unique challenge: clothing must be genuinely the teenager's own or the camera records every moment of discomfort. A guide for parents and teenagers alike.
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Photography Tips
10 May 2026·6 min read
How to Create a Brand Photography Shot List
A shot list is the difference between a session that covers everything you need and one that finishes with half your content missing. Here's how to build one properly.
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Destination Weddings
10 May 2026·7 min read
Hvar Island Wedding Photography: Lavender Fields, Old Town and the Adriatic
Hvar is Croatia's most glamorous island — lavender fields, Renaissance architecture, dramatic hill fortresses, and some of the clearest turquoise water in the Adriatic.
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Headshot Tips
10 May 2026·6 min read
How your LinkedIn photo affects your career (and how to fix it)
Studies show that a professional LinkedIn photo gets 14× more profile views. Here's exactly what makes a great LinkedIn headshot — and how to prepare for yours.
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Destination Weddings
9 May 2026·7 min read
Porto Wedding Photography: Azulejos, the Douro and the Ribeira Waterfront
Porto is one of Europe's most photogenic cities — a UNESCO World Heritage historic centre of tilework-clad facades, baroque churches, iron bridges, and the wide Douro river cutting through the city below.
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Wedding Tips
9 May 2026·9 min read
What to Wear for a Pre-Wedding or Engagement Shoot
A pre-wedding shoot is a different brief to the wedding day. This guide covers how to dress as a couple, the two-look approach, location-specific choices, and how to show the ring beautifully.
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Newborn Tips
9 May 2026·8 min read
Newborn photography in Cambridge: A complete guide for new parents
Everything you need to know about booking a newborn photography session in Cambridge — the best timing, what to expect, safety, and how to prepare your home or choose a studio.
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Photography Tips
8 May 2026·7 min read
The Best Autumn Photography Locations in Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire offers excellent autumn photography locations from ancient woodland to riverside meadows. This guide maps the best options with peak colour timing for each.
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Photography Tips
8 May 2026·6 min read
Bonfire Night Sparkler Photography: Tips and Ideas
Sparkler portraits on Bonfire Night produce some of the most memorable seasonal images. This guide covers the settings, lighting and safety considerations for successful sparkler photography.
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Photography Tips
8 May 2026·6 min read
December Family Photos: Planning Your Year-End Portrait Session
December family portrait sessions mark the end of one year and the beginning of another. This guide covers how to plan, what to wear and how to make the most of winter light.
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Photography Tips
8 May 2026·6 min read
Overcast and Winter Light for Portrait Photography: Why Cloudy Days Work
Overcast winter light is often dismissed as poor photography weather — but it is one of the most flattering and consistent conditions for portrait work. Here is why.
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Photography Tips
8 May 2026·6 min read
Christmas Family Photoshoot: Planning, Outfits and Ideas
Christmas family portraits are a tradition that many families return to each year. This guide covers how to plan a successful session, what to wear and what to expect.
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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.