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
12 March 2026·8 min read
London Parks for Photography: Hyde Park, Richmond & Beyond
London's Royal Parks and major green spaces are some of the most beautiful photography locations in the country. A complete guide to the best parks for portrait, family, and couple sessions — and the practical details you need to know.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·7 min read
Coastal Wedding Venues in Cornwall: A Photographer's Guide
Cornwall offers some of England's most dramatic wedding settings — clifftop ceremonies above turquoise coves, converted boathouses, subtropical gardens, and Celtic stone chapels. A guide to the best Cornish coastal venues and photography considerations.
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Photography Tips
12 March 2026·7 min read
Horse & Racing Photography in Newmarket, Suffolk
Newmarket is the global home of horseracing — and one of England's most photographically rich locations. From the morning gallops on Warren Hill to race days at the July Course, a complete guide to photography in and around Newmarket.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·6 min read
April Showers & Wedding Photography: Making Rain Work for You
April weather in England is unpredictable. Rain is not a disaster — it can produce some of the most atmospheric and beautiful wedding photographs. Here is how.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·6 min read
Spring Engagement Photography Ideas: Blossom, Wildflowers & Golden Light
Spring gives engagement photographers some of the most beautiful natural settings of the year: cherry blossom, bluebells, wildflower meadows, and long golden evenings. Ideas and locations for your spring engagement shoot.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·6 min read
Easter Wedding Photography: Long Weekends, Daffodils & Spring Joy
Easter weekend offers a natural gathering point for families and a backdrop of daffodils, blossom, and the first real warmth of the year. Here is what to expect from an Easter wedding in England.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·6 min read
May Weddings in England: The Most Beautiful Wedding Month?
May brings the UK's longest daylight hours relative to settled weather — bluebells, hawthorn blossom, and wildflowers at peak. Is May England's most beautiful wedding month? A photographer's view.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·6 min read
Getting Married in March or April: Photographer's Seasonal Guide
Early spring weddings in England mean blossom, daffodils, and that first warmth of the year — but also unpredictable weather. A photographer's guide to planning a March or April wedding.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·7 min read
Anniversary Photo Sessions: Recreating Wedding Photo Magic
Anniversary and milestone photography sessions offer something your wedding day could not — unhurried time, just the two of you, with no agenda. Here is why they are worth booking and how to get the most from one.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·6 min read
Photographing Wedding Flowers: Bouquets, Buttonholes & Table Flowers
Flowers are some of the most beautiful elements of a wedding — and they deserve to be photographed well. From the bridal bouquet to table centrepieces, a guide to making the most of your wedding florals.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·6 min read
How to Photograph Wedding Rings: Light, Composition & Setting
Wedding rings appear in more photographs than almost any other detail — and they are surprisingly easy to photograph poorly. A guide to light, backgrounds, and preparation that helps your rings look their best.
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Wedding Tips
12 March 2026·6 min read
Wedding Photography in Hot Summer Weather: Staying Cool & Looking Great
Hot summer wedding days are wonderful — and genuinely challenging for photography. Managing harsh midday sun, keeping comfortable, and timing portraits around the available light makes the difference between beautiful images and difficult ones.
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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.