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
14 June 2026·6 min read
All Day vs Half Day Wedding Photography: Which Coverage Do You Need?
How to decide between full-day and half-day wedding photography coverage — what each includes, what you'd miss, and how to make the right call for your wedding.
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Portrait Tips
14 June 2026·9 min read
What to Wear for Indoor Natural Light Photography
Indoor natural light sessions produce some of the warmest and most atmospheric portraits available. This guide covers window light qualities, best colour choices, fabrics in soft light, working with domestic backgrounds, and family and couple session clothing.
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Wedding Tips
13 June 2026·7 min read
Handling Drunk Guests: A Professional Photographer's De-Escalation Guide
An honest look at how I watch the room, protect the couple's peace of mind, and quietly de-escalate the rare difficult moment when a guest has had one too many.
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Headshot Tips
13 June 2026·7 min read
AI Headshots vs Professional Photographer: What's the Difference?
A clear comparison of AI-generated headshots and professionally photographed portraits — quality, control, cost, and what each option is actually suitable for.
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Wedding Tips
13 June 2026·8 min read
Outdoor wedding photography in England: A complete guide
Everything you need to know about planning and photographing an outdoor wedding in England — from weather contingencies to the best venues and timing.
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Newborn Tips
12 June 2026·6 min read
Baby Photographer West Yorkshire: Sessions, Locations, and Booking
A guide to baby and newborn photography across West Yorkshire — Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Harrogate, and surrounding areas — with session types, pricing, and what to expect.
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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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Wedding Tips
11 June 2026·7 min read
Battery Management: How to Ensure Cameras Don't Die During the First Dance
A look behind the scenes at how I plan camera and flash power throughout a full wedding day, so the one moment that can never be missed — the first dance — is always covered.
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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 Tips
10 June 2026·7 min read
How I Navigate London Traffic on Your Wedding Day to Ensure I'm Never Late
A look behind the scenes at how I plan routes, timings, and backup options for London weddings, so that logistics never become the story of your day.
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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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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.