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
12 June 2026·9 min read
What to Wear for Toddler Photography
Toddler photography is charming and unpredictable in equal measure. The best toddler portraits start with comfortable, movement-friendly clothing. This guide covers colour palettes, outfits for boys and girls, shoes, what parents should wear, and what to avoid.
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Newborn Tips
11 June 2026·6 min read
Newborn Photographer York: What to Expect and How to Book
A complete guide to newborn photography in York — timing, home vs studio, what to prepare, and how to find and book the right photographer for your family.
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Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Wedding Suppliers in the UK
A photographer's directory of green UK wedding suppliers: British flower farms, local feast caterers and eco stationers worth booking.
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Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
The Best Cotswolds Wedding Planners
A wedding photographer's honest guide to the leading Cotswolds wedding planners for a calm, beautifully run countryside celebration.
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Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
The Best Wedding Cake Makers in Cambridgeshire
A Cambridge wedding photographer's guide to the county's standout cake makers and how to style and light their work so it shines in your album.
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Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
The Best Wedding Florists in Cambridge for 2026
A Cambridge wedding photographer's guide to the best local florists for 2026 and why your blooms shape every photograph in your album.
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Photography Guide
10 June 2026·6 min read
The Best Cornwall Beach Wedding Photography Spots
A UK wedding photographer's guide to Cornwall's most stunning coves and cliffs for coastal portraits, with tide, light and access tips.
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Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
Cambridge University Wedding Photography: The Rules Explained
A Cambridge wedding photographer explains how college access, fees and rules really work for wedding photos at the university's 31 colleges.
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Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
Royal Parks Wedding Photography Permits: What You Need to Know
Planning wedding portraits in London's Royal Parks? Here's how the permit rules work and how to sort yours well before the big day.
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Wedding Inspiration
10 June 2026·6 min read
Black Wedding Dress Photography: Styling the Anti-Bride Gown
A Cambridge wedding photographer's guide to lighting, styling and editing a non-traditional black bridal gown so the fabric truly sings.
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Wedding Inspiration
10 June 2026·6 min read
10 Traditions You Can Ditch at Your Anti-Bride Wedding
A Cambridge wedding photographer's honest guide to the ten tired traditions you can happily bin, and the warmer ideas worth keeping instead.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·6 min read
Luxury Wedding Photography Packages: What's Included at the Top End
A Cambridge wedding photographer explains what couples actually get at the top end, from second shooters and full-day coverage to heirloom albums.
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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.