Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Venue Guides
12 March 2026·10 min read
Top Wedding Venues Cambridge 2026: A Photographer's Guide
Downing College, Madingley Hall, Childerley Hall, Wimpole Estate, and more — a working photographer's updated guide to the most beautiful wedding venues in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire for 2026.
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Family Tips
12 March 2026·8 min read
Best Time of Year for Family Outdoor Photos in England
Bluebells in April, golden June evenings, autumn woodland in October, or frosty winter mornings — an honest seasonal guide to the best time to book your outdoor family photography session in England.
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Headshot Tips
12 March 2026·8 min read
Headshot Trends 2026: What LinkedIn Recruiters Actually Want to See
Approachability over formality, natural light vs studio, AI headshots vs professional photographs, and how often you should actually update. An honest guide to professional headshots in 2026.
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Family Tips
12 March 2026·8 min read
Family Photography Trends 2026: Natural, Unposed, Authentic
Documentary-style sessions, real outdoor locations, multi-generational portraits, and annual photograph traditions — how family photography in England is evolving in 2026.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·9 min read
Wedding Photography Trends 2026: What's Hot Right Now
Film-influenced editing, unposed intimate moments, micro weddings, and deliberate colour storytelling — a working photographer's guide to the real trends shaping wedding photography in England right now.
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Venue Spotlights
12 March 2026·7 min read
Fitzwilliam College Cambridge Wedding Photography: Modern College, Timeless Moments
Fitzwilliam College Cambridge offers a modern campus wedding experience distinct from the city-centre colleges — the Chapel, Auditorium, and beautiful grounds, with relaxed photography access and a quiet west-Cambridge location.
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Venue Spotlights
12 March 2026·8 min read
Grantchester Village Wedding Photography: Thatched Cottages, the Orchard & River Cam
Grantchester village — two miles south of Cambridge — offers Norman church wedding ceremonies, the famous Orchard Tea Garden reception space, millstream portrait backdrops, and seasonal water meadows. A guide to weddings and photography in this iconic English village.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·8 min read
Why Cambridge Is One of England's Most Beautiful Wedding Destinations
From King's College Chapel and punting on The Backs to the wildflower meadows of Grantchester and the grand estates of the Cambridgeshire countryside — this is why Cambridge is one of the finest places to get married in England.
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Venue Spotlights
12 March 2026·9 min read
How Much Do Cambridge Wedding Venues Cost? (2026 Price Guide)
A comprehensive guide to wedding venue prices in Cambridge for 2026 — from register offices and Cambridge colleges to country houses, barn venues, and city-centre spaces. Includes hidden costs to budget for.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·10 min read
How to Choose the Best Wedding Photographer in Cambridge
Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions in your planning. This guide explains what to look for in a Cambridge wedding photographer — portfolio review, styles, key questions, red flags, contracts, and what to budget in 2026.
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Newborn Tips
12 March 2026·8 min read
What parents should wear for newborn photography: A complete guide
Newborn sessions are all about your baby — but what parents wear makes a significant difference. Here's everything about colours, comfort, coordination, and skin-to-skin preparation.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·7 min read
Warwick Castle wedding photography: Medieval magic in Warwickshire
Warwick Castle — England's finest medieval fortress above the River Avon — offers wedding photography of extraordinary scale: towering ramparts, gilded state rooms, and Capability Brown parkland.
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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.