Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Headshot Tips
24 September 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for Therapist and Counsellor Headshots
Therapist and counsellor headshots appear on Psychology Today, Counselling Directory, BACP profiles, private practice websites, and NHS Talking Therapies pages. The clothing choices in these photographs carry significant meaning — they signal whether you are approachable, trustworthy, and professionally credible to someone who may be seeking help at a vulnerable moment. This guide covers the specific considerations for therapeutic professional photography.
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Engagement Photography
22 September 2026·5 min read
Most Romantic Proposal Locations in London for 2026
London has hundreds of perfect proposal backdrops — from rooftop views to hidden garden squares. Here are the most romantic spots for popping the question in 2026.
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Engagement
22 September 2026·11 min read
What to Wear for a Winter Engagement Session
Winter engagement sessions in England are frequently underestimated — bare-limb woodland, horizontal low winter sun, and frost-edged landscapes create genuinely beautiful photographic environments. The challenge is dressing well for them: clothing that keeps you warm, layers elegantly, and works visually against winter's muted, cool palette. This guide covers layering strategy, winter coat as statement piece, colour choices, and couple coordination for English winter engagement photography.
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Photography Tips
22 September 2026·9 min read
Newborn photography: Hospital vs home sessions compared
Should you book newborn portraits at home or in a studio? What about the hospital? A practical comparison to help you choose the best setting for your new baby's photos.
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Headshot Tips
20 September 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for Teacher and Education Professional Headshots
Teacher and education professional headshots appear on school websites, staff directories, MAT profiles, and LinkedIn. Education professionals need to communicate both authority and warmth simultaneously — the most effective education headshots balance these qualities carefully. This guide covers clothing choices for classroom teachers, school leaders, MAT executives, and university staff, with colour guidance and school photography policy considerations.
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Family Tips
19 September 2026·6 min read
Beautiful sibling photos (even when they won't cooperate)
Siblings fight, argue, ignore each other — and then suddenly share a moment of pure joy. Here's how a natural approach to sibling photography captures those genuine connections.
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Headshot Tips
18 September 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for GP and Doctor Professional Headshots
GP and doctor headshots appear across NHS directories, practice websites, private health platforms, and academic profiles. In a profession where a patient's initial sense of trust and approachability can be clinically significant, the photograph requires careful thought. This guide covers clinical and non-clinical presentation options, colour choices for medical professionals, NHS versus private practice considerations, and what to avoid.
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Engagement
16 September 2026·11 min read
What to Wear for a Summer Engagement Session
Summer engagement sessions offer golden hour light, wildflower meadows, coastal settings, and deep green English countryside. Summer also presents specific challenges: bright midday light, heat, and clothing choices that work across very different lighting conditions. This guide covers colour coordination with summer landscapes, fabric choices for summer comfort, outfit ideas for both partners, and couple coordination strategy for England's most photogenic summer settings.
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Engagement Photography
15 September 2026·5 min read
Proposal Photography: How It Works & What to Expect
Never heard of hiring a proposal photographer? Here's exactly how it works — from the initial chat to delivering your gallery of the most important moment.
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Photography Tips
15 September 2026·8 min read
Christmas family photography: How to get beautiful festive portraits
Christmas is the time families most want great photographs — but it's also when photography is hardest. A guide to getting genuinely beautiful festive family portraits.
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Headshot Tips
14 September 2026·9 min read
What to Wear for Estate Agent and Property Professional Headshots
Estate agent headshots appear on Rightmove, Zoopla, agency websites, For Sale board profile sections, and LinkedIn — and the photograph is often the first professional impression clients form before face-to-face contact. This guide covers what to wear for sales and lettings agent headshots, agency team photography, premium property photography, and new-build sales team photographs — with colour guidance and practical preparation tips.
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Headshot Tips
12 September 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for Accountant and Finance Professional Headshots
Accountancy and finance professional headshots need to communicate authority, reliability, and trustworthiness — the same signals that clients are looking for when choosing a financial adviser or chartered accountant. This guide covers clothing choices for accountants in public practice, finance directors and CFOs, independent financial advisers, and wealth managers — with colour guidance, what to avoid, and a practical preparation checklist.
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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.