Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
Why an 11am Ceremony is a Timeline Mistake (And What to Do Instead)
An 11am wedding ceremony creates long awkward gaps and harsh midday light. Here's why a later start gives you better photos and a happier day.
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Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
The Hidden Venue Fees You Will Regret Not Asking About
A Cambridge wedding photographer reveals the corkage, overtime and supplier fees buried in UK venue contracts that couples never see coming.
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Behind the Scenes
10 June 2026·5 min read
How I Edit Wedding Photos: A Complete Walkthrough
A transparent look at the editing workflow — tools, decisions, philosophy, and what 'edited' actually means.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
Do Wedding Photographers Photoshop Out Blemishes?
The honest answer to retouching in wedding photography — what is standard, what is extra, and how to have the conversation.
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Behind the Scenes
10 June 2026·5 min read
Behind the Scenes: How I Edit a Full Wedding Gallery
The complete editing process from card to delivery — culling, colour grading, retouching, and gallery upload.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
What Happens If Your Wedding Photographer Gets Sick?
What professional photographers actually do when they get ill on a wedding day, and what to ask before you book.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
Why Dual SD Card Slots Save Your Wedding Photos
What dual-slot cameras do, why single-slot cameras create real risk at weddings, and what to ask your photographer.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
Evening Only Wedding Reception Timeline Guide
How to structure photography for evening-only wedding receptions and make the most of the time available.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
Asian Wedding Timeline Breakdown: Multi-Day Events
How the timeline works for multi-day Asian weddings — Mehndi, Baraat, ceremony, and reception across two or three days.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
Elopement Timeline: Structuring a Full Day When It's Just the Two of You
How to build a full, intentional elopement day that feels unhurried, meaningful, and full of beautiful photographs.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
First Look Wedding Timeline: Why Seeing Each Other Before Is Genius
How a first look completely changes your wedding day timeline for the better — and what your day looks like with one.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
Spring Wedding Timeline: Balancing Weather and Light
How to plan a spring wedding timeline that makes the most of the season's beautiful but unpredictable English light.
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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.