Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Family Tips
25 July 2026·6 min read
Colour schemes for your family photoshoot: What works & what doesn't
Coordinating outfits for a family photo session doesn't mean matching perfectly — it means choosing colours that work harmoniously together. Here's a practical guide.
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Portrait Tips
24 July 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for Awards Ceremony Photography
Awards ceremony and evening event photography captures moments of professional recognition in demanding lighting conditions. What you wear at an awards event affects photographs that may be seen by colleagues, clients, and a professional audience. This guide covers formality and dress codes, colour choices for evening light, fabric in flash conditions, and how to look your best for the award-receiving moment.
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Family Tips
22 July 2026·11 min read
What to Wear for Multigenerational Family Photography
Multigenerational family photography brings together grandparents, parents, and children for portraits that span decades. Coordinating clothing across three or four generations — different personal styles, body types, and comfort levels — requires a specific and thoughtful approach. This guide covers palettes, considerations for each generation, and how to structure a group that spans all ages.
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Portrait Tips
21 July 2026·7 min read
Creative Portrait Ideas for Confident Women
From golden hour outdoor sessions and meaningful location portraits to storytelling series and strength-focused images — creative portrait ideas for women who want something more personal than a standard headshot.
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Venue Guides
21 July 2026·7 min read
Best photography locations in the Surrey hills
The Surrey Hills AONB offers some of southern England's most beautiful natural backdrops — rolling chalk downland, ancient woodland, and dramatic viewpoints. Here are the best spots for portrait and engagement sessions.
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Headshot Tips
20 July 2026·6 min read
How Often Should You Update Your LinkedIn Photo?
Your LinkedIn photo is working for you around the clock. A practical guide to how often you should update it, the clear signals that it is time for a new headshot, and why it matters more than most professionals think.
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Portrait Tips
20 July 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for Corporate Team Photography
Corporate team photography requires clothing coordination across a whole group — what each person wears contributes to a collective visual that represents the organisation. This guide covers preparing a clothing brief for participants, palette coordination, formality registers, individual choices within the group, and what to avoid.
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Photography Tips
20 July 2026·6 min read
Why professional photography is worth the investment
In an age of smartphones with excellent cameras, the question is fair. Here's an honest answer to why professional photography still matters — and what you actually get for your money.
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Newborn Tips
19 July 2026·6 min read
How Long Does a Newborn Photography Session Take?
Newborn photography sessions are longer than most people expect. An honest guide to why they take the time they do, what happens during the session, and how to prepare for a relaxed, unhurried experience.
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Newborn Tips
18 July 2026·6 min read
100 Days Baby Photography: What It Is and Why It Matters
The 100-day milestone — celebrated in Korean, Chinese, and increasingly Western families — marks a baby's emergence into the world. A guide to the tradition, what to expect from a session, and how it differs from newborn photography.
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Family Tips
18 July 2026·10 min read
What to Wear for Beach Family Photography
Beach and coastal family photography creates some of the most joyful and timeless family images. But the beach is also a visually demanding environment — sand, water, pale sky, and brilliant light require specific clothing choices. This guide covers coastal colour palettes, fabrics, family coordination, children at the beach, and session timing.
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Family Tips
17 July 2026·7 min read
Your First Family Photoshoot: Everything You Need to Know
Planning your first professional family photoshoot? A complete guide to what to expect, how to prepare, what to wear, and how to help your children enjoy the experience.
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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.