https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog Wedding, family and portrait photography tips, guides and stories from Yana Skakun, based in Cambridgeshire, England. en-GB https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/photography-gift-voucher-uk https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/photography-gift-voucher-uk Fri, 10 Oct 2036 00:00:00 GMT Photography Tips Photography gift vouchers in the UK — who they suit, what they cover, how they work, and how to order a personalised voucher for any type of photography session. https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/photo-book-vs-photo-album https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/photo-book-vs-photo-album Fri, 03 Oct 2036 00:00:00 GMT Photography Tips Photo books vs photo albums — the genuine differences in materials, construction, longevity, and design quality between consumer photo books and professional flush-mount albums. https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/parent-album-wedding-gift https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/parent-album-wedding-gift Fri, 26 Sep 2036 00:00:00 GMT Wedding Photography Parent albums as a wedding thank-you gift — a smaller version of your own album for the parents of the bride and groom. What they contain, how to design them, and when to order. https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/photo-gift-ideas-prints https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/photo-gift-ideas-prints Fri, 19 Sep 2036 00:00:00 GMT Photography Tips Photo gift ideas — framed prints, photo books, gallery gift cards, and session vouchers. The most effective ways to turn professional photographs into meaningful presents. https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/how-to-back-up-photos https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/how-to-back-up-photos Fri, 12 Sep 2036 00:00:00 GMT Photography Tips How to back up your photos — the 3-2-1 backup rule explained. Three copies, two formats, one offsite. Simple, reliable protection for your most important digital photographs. https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/digital-vs-printed-photos https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/digital-vs-printed-photos Fri, 05 Sep 2036 00:00:00 GMT Photography Tips Digital vs printed photos — why the debate is the wrong way to think about it, and why having both formats is the most sensible approach for protecting your most important memories. https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/online-photo-gallery-explained https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/online-photo-gallery-explained Fri, 29 Aug 2036 00:00:00 GMT Photography Tips Your online photo gallery explained — how it works, how long it stays live, how to download images, share access, and order prints. 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The differences in construction, paper, and binding so you can choose the right format for your wedding photographs. https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/choose-photos-wedding-album https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/choose-photos-wedding-album Fri, 11 Jul 2036 00:00:00 GMT Wedding Photography How to choose photos for your wedding album — from 500 images down to 80. The process photographers use to select images that tell the complete story of your wedding day. https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/wedding-photo-album-guide https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/wedding-photo-album-guide Fri, 04 Jul 2036 00:00:00 GMT Wedding Photography Wedding photo albums — why every couple needs one, what a professional flush-mount album contains, and how to start the design process with your photographer. https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/pet-mini-sessions-cambridge https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/pet-mini-sessions-cambridge Fri, 27 Jun 2036 00:00:00 GMT Mini Sessions Pet mini sessions in Cambridge — professional portraits for dogs, cats, and other animals. 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Cambridge Christmas family photography. https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/mini-session-pricing-uk https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/mini-session-pricing-uk Fri, 11 Apr 2036 00:00:00 GMT Mini Sessions Mini session pricing in the UK — what the typical cost covers, what varies between photographers, and what to ask before booking. A guide to mini session pricing. https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/how-to-prepare-mini-session https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/how-to-prepare-mini-session Fri, 04 Apr 2036 00:00:00 GMT Mini Sessions How to prepare for a mini session — what to wear, how to manage young children, and what to expect on the day. A practical guide to getting the most from your 20-minute session. https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/mini-session-vs-full-session https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/mini-session-vs-full-session Fri, 28 Mar 2036 00:00:00 GMT Mini Sessions Mini session vs full session — the differences in time, deliverables, cost, and creative flexibility. 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A real wedding story from the Surrey Hills. https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/real-wedding-kew-gardens https://yana-sk-photo.uk/blog/real-wedding-kew-gardens Fri, 26 Oct 2035 00:00:00 GMT Real Weddings Real wedding at Kew Gardens — an autumn celebration in the glasshouses and gardens of one of London's most extraordinary venues. Real wedding story.