Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Photography Tips
11 April 2026·7 min read
Golden Hour Photography: How to Capture That Perfect Warm Glow
Golden hour — the sixty minutes around sunrise and sunset — produces the warmest, most flattering natural light in photography. Here is how to use it brilliantly.
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Family Tips
11 April 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for a Summer Family Session: Golden Hour Guide
Summer family photography lives on golden light, green fields, and flowing fabrics. A complete guide to colours, fabrics, timing, and Cambridge summer locations — for beautiful warm-weather family portraits.
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Wedding Tips
10 April 2026·7 min read
Eco-Friendly Wedding Favours That Guests Won't Throw Away
After years of photographing tables full of untouched sugared almonds, I share what I've seen guests actually keep, use and love — and how to style it beautifully too.
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Photography Tips
10 April 2026·8 min read
Brand Photography for Entrepreneurs: Building Your Visual Identity
Brand photography goes beyond a headshot — it creates an entire visual language for your business. This guide explains what it covers, who needs it, and how it works.
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Photography Tips
10 April 2026·6 min read
Airbnb Photography Tips: How Professional Photos Increase Bookings
Properties with professional photography earn significantly more on Airbnb. Here is why it matters, what a property photography session involves, and how to prepare.
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Photography Tips
10 April 2026·8 min read
Seasonal Photography Tips for UK Families: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Every season in England has a distinct photographic character — and the best time to book a family session depends entirely on what you want the images to feel like. A complete year-round guide.
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Photography Tips
10 April 2026·6 min read
What to Wear for Spring Photography Sessions: An Outfit Guide
Fresh green backgrounds, blossom settings, and variable April temperatures all affect how clothing choices translate into spring portraits. This guide covers everything you need for an outdoor spring session.
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Photography Tips
10 April 2026·6 min read
Golden Hour Photography in Spring: A Timing Guide for England
In spring, golden hour arrives at a practically perfect time for families — late evenings in May and June with warm, low light and the landscape at its freshest green. Here is how to understand and use it.
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Photography Tips
10 April 2026·7 min read
The Best Spring Photography Locations In and Around Cambridge
Cambridge and the surrounding Cambridgeshire countryside offer exceptional variety for spring outdoor portraits within a short drive of each other — from bluebell woodlands to riverside meadows and historic estate parks.
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Photography Tips
10 April 2026·6 min read
Photographing Children Outdoors in Spring: Practical Tips
Spring offers some of the best conditions for outdoor children's photography: consistent soft light, compelling seasonal backgrounds, and children who are genuinely excited to be outside. Here is how to make the most of it.
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Photography Tips
10 April 2026·6 min read
Why Overcast Days Make Beautiful Portraits (And How Photographers Use Them)
The most common message photographers receive on a grey morning is some version of 'should we reschedule?' The answer, more often than not, is no. Overcast conditions are genuinely excellent light for portraits.
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Photography Tips
10 April 2026·7 min read
Wildflower Meadow Portrait Sessions: When, Where and How to Plan Yours
A wildflower meadow portrait session produces a specific quality of image: romantic, botanical, filled with natural colour and depth. Finding the right meadow at the right moment is what separates exceptional from ordinary.
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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.