Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Wedding Inspiration
10 June 2026·6 min read
What is a Quiet Luxury Wedding? The Old Money Aesthetic Explained
A UK photographer's guide to the understated old-money wedding look: tonal palettes, real linen, seasonal flowers and confident restraint.
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Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
Interfaith Weddings: Photographing Two Ceremonies in One Day
A Cambridge wedding photographer's guide to timelines, traditions and capturing two faith ceremonies beautifully in a single day.
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Photography Guide
10 June 2026·6 min read
Chinese Tea Ceremony Photography: What to Expect
A Cambridge wedding photographer's guide to how a Chinese tea ceremony unfolds and how to photograph its most meaningful, fleeting moments.
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Photography Guide
10 June 2026·6 min read
Muslim Nikah Photography: A Respectful Guide for Couples
A Cambridge wedding photographer's guide to capturing your Nikah with cultural sensitivity, from key moments to UK venues and choosing the right photographer.
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Photography Guide
10 June 2026·6 min read
Sikh Wedding Photography: Capturing the Anand Karaj Ceremony
A UK wedding photographer's guide to the Anand Karaj: gurdwara etiquette, the key ceremony moments, and how to capture the Laavan with respect.
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Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
How to Plan Your Photography for a 3-Day Indian Wedding
A UK wedding photographer's guide to structuring coverage across mehndi, sangeet and the main day so no moment of a three-day Indian wedding is missed.
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Wedding Inspiration
10 June 2026·6 min read
Two Grooms Getting Ready: Photo Ideas Beyond Tradition
Fresh getting-ready photo ideas for two grooms that move past the bride-centric template, from a Cambridge wedding photographer.
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Wedding Planning
10 June 2026·6 min read
Planning a Same-Sex Wedding in the UK: A Photographer's Guide
Inclusive planning tips and photography considerations for same-sex weddings in the UK, from a Cambridge wedding photographer who has shot dozens.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·6 min read
Why You Need Two Photographers for a 300-Guest Wedding
At a 300-guest wedding, a second shooter doubles your coverage, captures every reaction, and ensures no key moment ever goes undocumented.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·6 min read
Small Church Wedding Photography Rules: What Priests Allow in the UK
A Cambridge wedding photographer explains the church wedding photography rules UK couples meet, and how to keep your vicar happily on side.
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Photography Guide
10 June 2026·6 min read
Why Dark Wood Barns Destroy Amateur Wedding Photos (And How We Fix It)
Dark-timber barns turn amateur wedding photos muddy and orange. Here's the lighting strategy I use to make moody Cambridgeshire barns look cinematic.
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Wedding Inspiration
10 June 2026·6 min read
Winter Wonderland Wedding Photography Theme Ideas
A Cambridge wedding photographer's guide to frosted, candlelit styling, winter light and venues that turn your day into a true winter wonderland.
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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.