Yana Skakun
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Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Professional Headshots
14 March 2026·8 min read
Your Professional Headshot Session: What to Expect from Start to Finish
Not sure what happens at a professional headshot session? This step-by-step guide covers everything — what to wear, what happens during the shoot, how editing works, and what you receive at the end.
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Venue Spotlights
14 March 2026·9 min read
Best Barn Wedding Venues Near Cambridge (Within 30 Miles): Photographer's Guide
Cambridgeshire has an outstanding selection of barn wedding venues — from converted Victorian farm buildings to riverside estates. A photographer's honest guide to the best barn venues within 30 miles of Cambridge.
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Venue Spotlights
14 March 2026·8 min read
University Arms Cambridge Wedding Photography: The Grand Hotel on Parker's Piece
The University Arms is Cambridge's most celebrated hotel — a grand Victorian building with Brudnizki interiors, stunning suites, and Parker's Piece on the doorstep. A complete photographer's guide for couples planning their wedding here.
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Venue Spotlights
14 March 2026·7 min read
Hotel du Vin Cambridge Wedding Photography: Boutique Elegance in the City
Hotel du Vin Cambridge — a converted Victorian judge's lodgings on Trumpington Street — is one of the city's most characterful boutique wedding venues. A photographer's guide to the courtyard, ceremony rooms, and nearby portrait locations.
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Engagement
14 March 2026·9 min read
What to wear for your engagement photoshoot: Outfit ideas for couples
From flowing dresses to relaxed smart-casual — here's exactly how to dress for your engagement shoot in England, with seasonal suggestions, coordination tips, and what to avoid.
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Photography Tips
13 March 2026·5 min read
Creating an Editorial Look for an English Countryside Wedding
How to use wide skies, stone textures, kitchen gardens, and golden hour light to create editorial-quality wedding photographs at an English countryside venue.
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Photography Tips
13 March 2026·5 min read
What Does a Photojournalistic Wedding Photographer Actually Do?
Photojournalistic wedding photography means observing and capturing without directing. What this looks like in practice, the honest trade-offs, and questions to ask before hiring.
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Photography Tips
13 March 2026·5 min read
Alternative Wedding Photography: Breaking the Traditional Rules
Alternative wedding photography covers documentary, fine art, dark moody, and conceptual approaches. What each means, which traditions can be dropped, and how to find the right photographer.
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Photography Tips
13 March 2026·5 min read
Why Editorial Wedding Photography is Trending in 2026
Why the editorial wedding photography aesthetic is growing in 2026 — what it means, why it is replacing the preset era, and what couples need to know to achieve it.
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Photography Tips
13 March 2026·5 min read
The Renaissance of 35mm Film Wedding Photography
Film wedding photography is returning. What 35mm film actually looks like, how it differs from digital, what it costs in 2026, and whether it makes sense for your wedding.
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Photography Tips
13 March 2026·5 min read
Candid Wedding Photography: How to Get Natural Photos Without Posing
What candid wedding photography actually means, the three enemies of natural-looking photos, and how to create the conditions for genuine, unposed images on your wedding day.
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Wedding Tips
13 March 2026·5 min read
Why Autumn is the Best Season for a Cambridgeshire Wedding
September and October in Cambridgeshire offer lower golden sun angles, autumn foliage, and cooler conditions — why many photographers consider it the best season for wedding photography.
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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.