Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Photography Tips
10 July 2026·8 min read
Gymnastics Photography: Capturing Grace, Strength & Mid-Air Moments
Gymnastics compresses years of training into a few seconds of flight. Here's how I approach competition coverage and dedicated gym sessions to freeze the apex of a leap, a held handstand, or the concentration before a routine.
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10 July 2026·8 min read
Dance Competition Photography: Stage, Studio & Behind-the-Scenes Coverage
From fast-moving stage lighting to controlled studio portraits, dance competition photography demands its own skillset. Here's what real coverage looks like, and how to prepare for it.
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10 July 2026·8 min read
Parkrun Photography: Capturing Community, Mud & Saturday Morning Smiles
From first-timers to PB-chasers, marshals to muddy finish lines — a look at what it takes to photograph the full spirit of a Saturday morning parkrun, not just the winners.
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10 July 2026·8 min read
Cambridge Rowing Photography: The Boat Race, Bumps & College Rowing Culture
From dawn outings on the Cam to the chaos of Bumps week, Cambridge rowing photography demands a specialist eye. Here's what it takes to capture the Boat Race build-up, Bumps racing and college rowing culture properly.
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10 July 2026·8 min read
School Sports Day Photography: Capturing Every Race, Jump & Proud Moment
From the tension at the start line to the joy of the finish, school sports day rewards a specialist approach. Here's how proper coverage works, from planning through to the finished gallery.
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10 July 2026·8 min read
Running & Marathon Photography: Capturing Achievement at the Finish Line
From the first mile to the finish-line collapse into a friend's arms, running and marathon photography demands split-second timing and course-wise planning. Here's how it's really done.
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10 July 2026·8 min read
Action Sports Photography Tips: How Professionals Capture the Perfect Moment
Freezing fast motion sharply comes down to shutter speed, tracking autofocus, positioning, and timing — not just an expensive camera. Here is the technical approach I use for sports days, club fixtures, and children who simply will not sit still.
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10 July 2026·8 min read
Cricket Photography: The Beautiful Game in Stills — Matches, Portraits & Grounds
From the bowler's follow-through to golden-hour long shadows across the outfield, cricket rewards a photographer who understands the game. A look at match coverage, team portraits, and getting the light right on English grounds.
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10 July 2026·8 min read
Rugby Photography: Capturing Power, Passion & Team Spirit on the Pitch
From driving mauls to muddy full-time handshakes, rugby photography demands fast glass, sharp anticipation, and an eye for the moments that happen off the ball. Here's how I approach match coverage, squad days, and player portfolios.
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10 July 2026·8 min read
Football Team Photos: How to Make Your Club's Photography Look Professional
From formal squad photos to matchday action, here's how football clubs can move beyond blurry phone snaps to sponsor-ready, professional team photography that players and parents actually value.
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10 July 2026·8 min read
Sports Team Photography: Professional Team Photos for Clubs & Schools
What professional sports team photography actually involves, from scheduling and lighting to getting genuine expressions from a squad of thirty on a tight timeline — a practical guide for clubs and schools.
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10 July 2026·8 min read
Drag and Cabaret Photography: Bold, Colourful Performance Portraits
Drag and cabaret photography rewards colour, movement, and personality. Here's how I light, direct, and capture bold performance portraits that do justice to the craft behind every look.
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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.