Yana Skakun
Journal
Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Destination Weddings
16 April 2026·8 min read
Amalfi Coast Elopement Guide: Positano, Ravello and the Cinque Terre Cliffs
The Amalfi Coast is one of Italy's most dramatic coastlines — vertical cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea, pastel-coloured villages clinging to the rock, and the UNESCO-protected landscape stretching from Positano to Vietri sul Mare.
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Wedding Tips
15 April 2026·8 min read
Second-Hand Wedding Decor: How to Style it Beautifully
Pre-loved decor can look more considered than anything hired, if you know how to source and style it. Here is my practical, photographer's-eye guide to making second-hand wedding decor sing.
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Wedding Tips
15 April 2026·7 min read
Wedding Planners in Cambridgeshire: What They Do and Whether You Need One
The difference between a venue coordinator and an independent wedding planner is significant. Here is an honest guide to wedding planning services in Cambridgeshire and how to decide if you need one.
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Wedding Tips
15 April 2026·7 min read
Wedding Florists in Cambridge and East England: A Complete Guide
Flowers set the visual tone of your wedding long before guests notice anything else. Here is everything you need to know about finding and working with a wedding florist in Cambridge and the surrounding region.
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Wedding Tips
15 April 2026·8 min read
Questions to Ask Every Wedding Supplier Before Booking
Most couples book on price and instinct. A twenty-minute conversation asking the right questions will tell you more than any portfolio. Here are the essential questions for every supplier type.
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Wedding Tips
15 April 2026·7 min read
How to Build Your Dream Wedding Supplier Team
Your photographer, florist, caterer, and entertainment do not work in isolation — they work as a team. Here is how to assemble the right group of people for your wedding day.
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Photography Tips
15 April 2026·7 min read
10 Reasons Every Entrepreneur Needs Professional Brand Photos
Stock photos communicate generic. Custom brand photography communicates you. Here are the ten reasons that difference matters — and why it compounds over time.
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Photography Tips
15 April 2026·6 min read
What to Expect from a Gifted Photoshoot Experience
You've received a photography session as a gift. Here's exactly what happens next — from booking, to session day, to receiving your gallery.
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Destination Weddings
15 April 2026·7 min read
Sintra Wedding Photography: Palácio da Pena, Quinta da Regaleira and the UNESCO Landscape
Sintra is 30km from Lisbon and yet contains some of Europe's most extraordinary Romantic palaces — Palácio da Pena, the medieval National Palace, and the mysterious Quinta da Regaleira with its spiral initiatic well.
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Newborn Tips
15 April 2026·11 min read
What to Wear for a Lifestyle Newborn Session: In-Home Photography Guide
Lifestyle newborn photography captures your family at home, as you truly are. What you wear shapes whether the images feel authentic or staged — a complete guide for parents and siblings.
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Wedding Tips
14 April 2026·7 min read
Plus-Size Wedding Photography: Celebrating Every Body
Beautiful wedding photography has nothing to do with body size. Here is how a photographer who genuinely understands lighting and posing creates stunning images for every body.
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Wedding Tips
14 April 2026·6 min read
Bellagio Elopement Photography on Lake Como
Bellagio — at the junction of Lake Como's three branches — is often called the most beautiful town in Europe. A guide to eloping in Bellagio, with Villa Melzi, the lakefront promenade, and the historic centre.
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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.