Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
Autumn Wedding Timeline for the Best Lighting and Colours
Why autumn produces some of the most beautiful wedding photographs and how to time your day around the light.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
Summer Wedding Timeline: Avoiding Mid-Day Sun and Getting Golden Hour
How to structure your summer wedding to avoid harsh midday light and capture the magic of late evening golden hour.
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10 June 2026·5 min read
How Long Do Wedding Photos Actually Take? A Realistic Breakdown
The honest, minute-by-minute breakdown of how long each part of wedding photography actually takes on the day.
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10 June 2026·5 min read
The Perfect 2pm Ceremony Wedding Timeline
A detailed sample timeline for a 2pm wedding ceremony — from morning preparation through to the evening reception.
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10 June 2026·5 min read
Groom Suit Mistakes That Look Awful on Camera
Observations from years of wedding photography about which suit choices photograph well and which create problems.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
The Biggest Mistakes Couples Make with Sparkler Exits
What consistently goes wrong with sparkler exits, why it happens, and how to brief everyone for a perfect result.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
Why Not Having a Toastmaster is the Biggest Mistake for Large Weddings
How a toastmaster protects your timeline, manages your guests, and directly affects the quality of your photographs.
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10 June 2026·5 min read
Getting Ready Room Mistakes That Guarantee Cluttered Photos
Why bridal suites look chaotic in the photographs and the simple preparation steps that transform getting-ready coverage.
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10 June 2026·5 min read
Don't Choose This Confetti: The Worst Types for Wedding Photos
Why some confetti photographs brilliantly and some types are nearly impossible to work with — from a photographer's perspective.
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10 June 2026·5 min read
The Most Common Dress Regrets and How They Affect Your Photos
Honest observations about which dress choices create beautiful photographs and which create challenges on camera.
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10 June 2026·5 min read
Why Letting Guests Take Photos During the Ceremony is a Mistake
The photograph you cannot get back because a guest's phone was in the way — and the case for an unplugged ceremony.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·5 min read
The Biggest Bridal Makeup Mistakes (According to a Photographer)
What wedding photographers notice in editing that brides do not see until after the day — and what to do about it.
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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.