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
18 March 2026·6 min read
Winter Wedding Photography in England: Candlelight, Frost & Festive Romance
Winter weddings offer something summer cannot: candlelight, frost, log fires, and a quality of intimate light that warm months never produce. A complete guide.
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Photography Tips
18 March 2026·6 min read
Photo Booth vs Professional Event Photographer: Which Do You Need?
Photo booths and professional event photographers do completely different jobs. Here's how to decide which is right for your event — or whether both have a role.
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Photography Tips
18 March 2026·7 min read
Natural Light vs Flash Photography: Which Is Better?
An honest comparison of natural light and flash photography — what each approach does well, when each is the right choice, and how to decide for your session.
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Photography Tips
18 March 2026·7 min read
Professional vs iPhone Photography: When Does It Actually Matter?
The honest comparison between professional camera and iPhone photography — what smartphones genuinely do well, where they fall short, and when professional photography makes a real difference.
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Wedding Tips
18 March 2026·7 min read
What to Look for in a Cambridge Wedding Photography Portfolio
Before booking a wedding photographer in Cambridge, understanding what to actually look at in a portfolio makes all the difference. A guide to reviewing consistency, light quality, venue familiarity, and style — specifically for Cambridge's unique shooting environments.
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Professional Headshots
18 March 2026·9 min read
Professional Headshots in London: 2026 Area Guide
A complete guide to professional headshot photography in London — the best areas, what different sectors need, what to budget, and how to choose the right photographer.
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Professional Headshots
18 March 2026·7 min read
Academic Headshots: Why University Researchers Need Professional Photos
Academic researchers have high professional visibility — department pages, ResearchGate, conference programmes, book jackets, and press coverage. A guide to academic headshots, what to expect, and why a professional image matters.
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Wedding Tips
18 March 2026·8 min read
Civil Wedding Ceremony Photography in Cambridge: What to Expect
Civil ceremonies represent the majority of Cambridge weddings — at the Register Office, in licensed venues from colleges to barns, and at hotels. A complete guide to civil ceremony photography: what's typically permitted, how to make the most of the space, and key moments to capture.
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Wedding Tips
18 March 2026·9 min read
The Complete Guide to Outdoor Weddings in Cambridge
Al fresco weddings in Cambridge encompass everything from college lawn ceremonies to riverside gardens and country estate grounds. A complete guide to outdoor wedding venues, weather contingencies, legal licensing, and photography for outdoor ceremonies in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire.
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Venue Spotlights
18 March 2026·9 min read
Wedding Photography in Ely: Medieval Cathedral City in the Fens
Ely offers one of the most beautiful and distinctive wedding settings in Cambridgeshire — the Cathedral, Bishop's Palace, riverside quay, and the unique flat Fenland landscape that surrounds it. A complete photographer's guide to weddings in Ely.
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Venue Spotlights
18 March 2026·10 min read
Ely Cathedral Wedding Photography: The Ship of the Fens (Complete Guide)
Ely Cathedral is one of England's most extraordinary wedding settings — a Norman masterpiece rising from the flat Fenland plain, with a nave that stretches 75 metres, the unique Octagon Tower lantern, and Bishop's Palace grounds. A complete photographer's guide.
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Portrait Tips
18 March 2026·9 min read
What to wear for a portrait session: The complete styling guide
From colour choices to fabric, coordination for couples, and what to avoid — everything you need to know to choose the perfect outfit for your portrait photography session.
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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.