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
10 June 2026·6 min read
Public Liability Insurance for Wedding Photographers: Why Venues Demand It
Why UK wedding venues ask for your photographer's public liability insurance certificate, what it covers, and what it means for your booking.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·6 min read
What Happens if Your Wedding Photographer Gets Sick? My Emergency Plan
The honest answer to the question few couples ask: how my trusted contingency network of East Anglian photographers guarantees your wedding day is always covered.
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Photography Guide
10 June 2026·6 min read
Flash Photography at Weddings: Why You Shouldn't Fear the Flash
Off-camera flash transforms dark reception venues into atmospheric galleries — here's why your wedding photographer should never fear it.
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Behind the Scenes
10 June 2026·6 min read
Lenses Explained: Why Professional Wedding Photography Looks Different
A Cambridge wedding photographer explains how prime lenses and fast apertures create that distinct professional look your phone simply cannot match.
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Behind the Scenes
10 June 2026·6 min read
Why I Bring Backup Cameras to Every Single Wedding
A wedding day has no second take, so I carry two of everything — here is exactly how I plan redundancy so gear failure never costs you a moment.
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Behind the Scenes
10 June 2026·6 min read
What's in My Camera Bag? A UK Wedding Photographer's Gear Breakdown
A Cambridge wedding photographer's honest look at the bodies, lenses and lighting carried to every UK wedding, and why the bag is lighter than you'd think.
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Wedding Tips
10 June 2026·6 min read
How to Safely Store Your Own Wedding Photos So You Never Lose Them
A wedding USB is the most fragile thing you own from your day. Here is the simple 3-2-1 backup method I give every couple to keep photos safe forever.
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Behind the Scenes
10 June 2026·6 min read
Cloud Storage vs Hard Drives: How Long We Keep Your Wedding Photos
An honest look at how long I keep your wedding photos, where your files actually live after the day, and the backup policy every couple should ask about.
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Behind the Scenes
10 June 2026·6 min read
Have You Ever Lost Wedding Photos? How Professionals Prevent Disaster
The multi-layer backup workflow a Cambridge wedding photographer uses so a single failed memory card can never cost you your memories.
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Behind the Scenes
10 June 2026·6 min read
Why Dual SD Card Slots Save Wedding Photos (And Why It Matters)
Dual SD card slots back up every wedding photo the instant it's taken. Here's why I never shoot a Cambridgeshire wedding without them.
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Wedding Inspiration
10 June 2026·6 min read
Grandparents at Your Wedding: Capturing Precious Moments
A Cambridge wedding photographer's guide to planning meaningful, multigenerational grandparent photos your family will treasure for years to come.
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Wedding Inspiration
10 June 2026·6 min read
Beyond the Ring Box: Creative Wedding Ring Detail Photos
Move beyond the ring box with macro and reflection ideas for creative wedding ring photos that feel personal, from a Cambridge wedding photographer.
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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.